PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Snapfish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Final Countdown - Europe. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Snapfish
vs
Spade

178 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Snapfish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Spade!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapfish fails with a takedown attempt.
Snapfish is looking to clinch but Spade is avoiding it.
Snapfish will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snapfish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snapfish tries for a takedown but Spade sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Snapfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapfish slow jab from Spade misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snapfish looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade staying out of range there.
Snapfish misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spade stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapfish tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snapfish wants to clinch.

Snapfish looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spade!

Snapfish moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spade has worked his arm free - good work by Spade!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snapfish is breathing heavily.
Spade tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snapfish wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Snapfish tries to stand but Spade is controlling his head.
I wouldn't like to be where Spade is right now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Spade is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Snapfish looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spade tries to buck Snapfish off but Snapfish is having none of it.
What's Spade going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Snapfish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spade paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snapfish shoots in for a double leg but Spade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snapfish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Spade scores with a takedown into Snapfish's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Spade decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snapfish, up you get!
Snapfish shoots and misses

and Spade counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Snapfish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade looking to finish Snapfish with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snapfish!
Spade sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Snapfish really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Spade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Snapfish working to try and regain half guard.
Snapfish gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snapfish is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Spade pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Spade in particular looking to stall.
Snapfish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snapfish.
Snapfish is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snapfish throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Snapfish controls Spade momentarily but Spade frees himself.
Snapfish 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.
Snapfish is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Spade is controlling him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snapfish is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Snapfish passes the guard and advances to mount!

Snapfish is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Spade dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Snapfish tries to land a leg kick but Spade saw it coming and moves away.
Snapfish misses with a takedown attempt

and Spade counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Snapfish is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spade content to control rather than advance.
Snapfish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Snapfish has his foot on Spade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spade works his way back into a safe position though.

Snapfish uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bobby Snapfish is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snapfish doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Spade counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade controlling from the top position.
Snapfish wants to sweep but no luck.

Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kris Spade has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Snapfish.
Snapfish wants to get back to his feet but Spade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snapfish 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.

Snapfish had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spade is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Snapfish Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spade's back instead.

Snapfish is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snapfish controlling well, preventing Spade from escaping the position.
Spade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snapfish. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spade defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Spade is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Snapfish with a lazy takedown attempt

and Spade counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Spade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Snapfish. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Snapfish working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.

Snapfish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snapfish 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.
Snapfish is working hard here to advance position.
Snapfish controls Spade momentarily but Spade frees himself.

Snapfish wriggles free and stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapfish fails with the takedown

and Spade counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Snapfish.
Knees to the body from Snapfish.
Snapfish landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Snapfish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Spade gets underhooks to prevent Snapfish's takedown attempt.
Snapfish is pressed up against the cage. Spade has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snapfish down to the mat. Snapfish avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Snapfish sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snapfish throws a series of punches but Spade avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Spade with that takedown attempt.
Snapfish with a lazy takedown attempt

and Spade counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Snapfish!
Spade content just to control the position here.
Spade lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Snapfish hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Spade has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spade's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spade with a couple of short strikes.
Spade looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snapfish tries to hold on but Spade pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice elbow there by Spade.
Spade controlling from mount.
Snapfish tries to lock up and control but Spade gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Spade 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! This is the final round!

Snapfish tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Spade counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Snapfish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade trying to control but Snapfish is working from the bottom.
Spade lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spade controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snapfish is keeping the position for now.
Snapfish bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spade's guard.
Snapfish wants to pass the guard but Spade is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Snapfish from controlling successfully.
Spade wants to stand and escape but Snapfish is having none of it.
Snapfish postures up.
Snapfish wants to control from the top but Spade keeps moving.
Snapfish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spade swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snapfish closes the distance but Spade moves to the side

and Spade moves into the clinch.
Snapfish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Spade prevents it.

Snapfish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snapfish tries to clinch

and Spade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade wants to control his opponent's hands but Snapfish gets his hands free.
Spade covering up well and avoiding damage.
Snapfish is trying to stick to Spade's back but Spade is turning into Snapfish. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Snapfish's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Spade.
Spade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snapfish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.

Snapfish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Spade passes into half guard.
Well, if Spade is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snapfish wants to control but Spade is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snapfish tries to roll over but Spade keeps him under control.
Snapfish won't allow Spade to pass to mount.
Spade not doing much here.
Snapfish regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snapfish is keeping the position for now.
Spade sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Spade wants to control from the top but Snapfish keeps moving.

Snapfish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snapfish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spade passes Snapfish's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snapfish wants to control but Spade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snapfish is looking to improve his position.

Snapfish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spade trying to control the action but Snapfish is working from the bottom.
Snapfish gets back to full guard.

Snapfish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Snapfish controls Spade momentarily but Spade frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Spade comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spade has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Spade!