PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junius E Sneed IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viko Maafala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

E Sneed IV
vs
Maafala

200 cm
21
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

195 cm
28
290 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junius E Sneed IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viko Maafala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maafala dodges the punch combination from Sneed IV.
Maafala shoots for a double leg takedown but Sneed IV sprawls well. He's pushed Maafala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sneed IV misses with an uppercut

and Maafala counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maafala.
Sneed IV wants to get back to striking at distance but Maafala won't allow it.
Maafala looking for a takedown.
Maafala tries a knee to the head but Sneed IV blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Sneed IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sneed IV is trying to break the clinch but Maafala has him pressed against the cage.
Maafala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sneed IV fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Junius E Sneed IV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viko Maafala.
Sneed IV throws a jab when Maafala was well out of range.
Sneed IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maafala.
Sneed IV throws a shot from downtown. Maafala moves away and avoids it.

Maafala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maafala with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Sneed IV's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maafala lands a nice knee to the body.
Sneed IV has had enough of the clinch but Maafala keeps him there for the moment.
Maafala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sneed IV pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Maafala is trying to trip Sneed IV. He has hold of a leg but Sneed IV is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Maafala persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Maafala tries to free his leg and advance position but Sneed IV is retaining full guard.
Maafala throwing strikes but missing.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneed IV seems keen to control Maafala's posture.
Maafala throws a big right hand that misses.
Maafala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sneed IV is keeping the position for now.
Sneed IV is looking to stand up but Maafala isn't so interested in that idea.
Maafala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sneed IV's head.
Sneed IV trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sneed IV avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maafala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maafala postures up and lands a big shot to Sneed IV's brow.
Sneed IV working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Sneed IV keeping moving, preventing Maafala from controlling successfully.
Maafala is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maafala throwing strikes from guard but Sneed IV blocks nicely.
Maafala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sneed IV on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sneed IV tries to get out of the position.
Maafala postures up in Sneed IV's guard and throws a big left but Sneed IV blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sneed IV is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Sneed IV keeps moving.
Maafala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maafala passes Sneed IV's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maafala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sneed IV defending well though.
Maafala lands with a punch from half guard.
Sneed IV is staying active underneath Maafala, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sneed IV keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneed IV is in trouble now - Maafala has advanced to mount!
Maafala scoring with strikes but Sneed IV is staying in there.
Sneed IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maafala on the ground.
Sneed IV is in a horrible position here. Maafala smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maafala lands a big shot there that rocks Sneed IV but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maafala prevents Sneed IV from getting the reversal.

Maafala goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sneed IV is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maafala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sneed IV doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sneed IV manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viko Maafala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Maafala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sneed IV avoids it really well and circles away.
Sneed IV misses with a lunging right hand

and Maafala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maafala wants to control from the top but Sneed IV keeps moving.
Maafala is working Sneed IV over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Viko Maafala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sneed IV working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maafala.
Maafala has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maafala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maafala wants to pass the guard but Sneed IV is keeping the position.
Sneed IV wants to control the position but Maafala says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maafala thows a huge punch but Sneed IV dodges it nicely.
Sneed IV avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Maafala.
Maafala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sneed IV is trying to stand.
Maafala working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sneed IV pushes Maafala off looking to stand but Maafala dives back in and keeps control.
Maafala seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sneed IV does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maafala throws a strike but Sneed IV avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maafala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maafala trying to control but Sneed IV is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maafala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maafala scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maafala in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maafala lands a couple of elbows.
Sneed IV is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sneed IV preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maafala trying to control but Sneed IV is working from the bottom.
Maafala lands a couple of elbows.
Maafala passes into half guard.

Maafala is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Sneed IV to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala postures up in Sneed IV's guard and throws a big left but Sneed IV blocks it.
Maafala landing with the ground and pound.
Maafala is looking to work some ground and pound but Sneed IV has wrist control.
Maafala with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maafala trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneed IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maafala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sneed IV trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneed IV tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Maafala manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maafala fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Maafala scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maafala is landing with some decent strikes but Sneed IV is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maafala lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sneed IV hang on?
Maafala looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maafala lands a big elbow.
Maafala looking to finish Sneed IV with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sneed IV!

Sneed IV is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sneed IV in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sneed IV is in a horrible position here. Maafala smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Maafala punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viko Maafala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Maafala tries to close the distance and clinch but Sneed IV swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sneed IV jabs at Maafala's body.
Maafala tries to clinch but Sneed IV is having none of it.
Maafala dodges the punch combination from Sneed IV.
Sneed IV throws a predictable looking body shot

and Maafala counters with a takedown into side control.
Sneed IV takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Maafala's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sneed IV being controlled for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sneed IV is looking to get back to his feet here but Maafala is keeping cool and he's managed to take Sneed IV's back.
Maafala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maafala connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sneed IV to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sneed IV defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maafala misses with punches from the back.
Maafala punches Sneed IV on the ear.
Maafala somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Well, with Maafala on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Sneed IV is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Maafala thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Maafala is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sneed IV up.
Sneed IV covers up after that shot from Maafala.
Sneed IV holding both Maafala 's hands and preventing any damage.
Maafala struggling to land strikes to the head as Sneed IV covers up.
Junius E Sneed IV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maafala looking for the choke from the back.
Sneed IV is taking damage to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Can Sneed IV hold on?! Maafala is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Sneed IV is taking damage to the body and head.
Maafala connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sneed IV to escape the position.
Maafala throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Sneed IV!
Even with his hooks in, Maafala manages to miss with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maafala is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sneed IV up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maafala throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Maafala lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Sneed IV hold on?!
Maafala is hanging on to Sneed IV's back as he tries to escape.
Sneed IV is covering up but some of the strikes from Maafala are getting through and doing damage.
Viko Maafala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sneed IV preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maafala.
Maafala is riding his opponent, not letting Sneed IV buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sneed IV is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sneed IV is trying to remain composed but Maafala is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Maafala is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sneed IV. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Maafala lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maafala lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Sneed IV.
Maafala biding his time, looking for the opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viko Maafala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maafala winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Viko Maafala!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Viko Maafala!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Viko Maafala!

Viko Maafala wins by unanimous decision!