PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horst Scuttlebutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horst Scuttlebutt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrew Snyder's chin.

Scuttlebutt
vs
Snyder

185 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
163 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Horst Scuttlebutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Scuttlebutt blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Scuttlebutt avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
Scuttlebutt tries to clinch up.
Scuttlebutt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snyder can pounce on him.
Scuttlebutt throws a low kick but Snyder avoids it.
Snyder connects with a solid leg kick.
Scuttlebutt avoids the body shot from Snyder.
Scuttlebutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snyder walks into a jab.
Snyder tries a head kick but it misses.
Snyder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scuttlebutt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Scuttlebutt is defended easily by Snyder.
Scuttlebutt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snyder.
Snyder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snyder throws a head kick but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Scuttlebutt misses with a looping right.
Scuttlebutt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snyder sprawls well. Snyder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scuttlebutt gets slowly back to his feet.
Snyder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snyder connects with a high kick.
Andrew Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snyder counters with a nice kick to the body.
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder catches Scuttlebutt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scuttlebutt throws a sloppy head kick and Snyder moves out of range easily.
Scuttlebutt moves forwards but Snyder connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
Scuttlebutt misses with a low kick.
Scuttlebutt misses with a looping right.
Snyder scores with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horst Scuttlebutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scuttlebutt throws an off balance right hand
and Snyder counters with a head kick.
Scuttlebutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scuttlebutt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scuttlebutt is breathing heavily.
Snyder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snyder throws a head kick but Scuttlebutt moves out of range.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
Scuttlebutt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snyder thumps Scuttlebutt with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scuttlebutt shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Snyder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snyder. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
Snyder tries a head kick but it misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Scuttlebutt. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Scuttlebutt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snyder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snyder scoring well with a low kick there.
Scuttlebutt throws a right hand that misses
and Snyder counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snyder!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Snyder dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder connects with a solid leg kick.
Snyder's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scuttlebutt under the eye.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
Snyder lands a leg kick that knocks Scuttlebutt off balance momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Scuttlebutt.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Scuttlebutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snyder.
Snyder scores with a kick to the body.
Snyder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Snyder checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Scuttlebutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Scuttlebutt throws a lazy right hand but Snyder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snyder throws a nice head kick!
Snyder feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scuttlebutt's calf.
Scuttlebutt avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Scuttlebutt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrew Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snyder throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scuttlebutt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scuttlebutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snyder was well out of range. Poor timing from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scuttlebutt moves in looking to clinch but Snyder pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder tries a head kick but it misses.
Scuttlebutt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Snyder lands but Scuttlebutt takes it in his stride.
Scuttlebutt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scuttlebutt throws a leg kick
and Snyder counters with an inside leg kick.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Snyder misses

and Scuttlebutt moves into the clinch.
Scuttlebutt misses with a body punch.
Scuttlebutt tries to score a body lock takedown but Snyder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Scuttlebutt has Snyder pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snyder manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scuttlebutt throws a head punch that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder blocks a body shot from Scuttlebutt.

Snyder manages to break the clinch.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Snyder lands with a slapping head kick.
Andrew Snyder seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scuttlebutt tries to score with a low kick but Snyder moves his leg out of the way.
Scuttlebutt wants to clinch up but Snyder keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snyder.
Scuttlebutt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snyder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Scuttlebutt's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Horst Scuttlebutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andrew Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Snyder.
Scuttlebutt wants to clinch up but Snyder keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scuttlebutt tried to score with a low kick but Snyder checks it.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Snyder 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!

Snyder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Scuttlebutt moves out of range easily.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Snyder catches Scuttlebutt right on the button with a cross.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
Snyder tries a head kick but it misses.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Scuttlebutt.
Scuttlebutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder tries a head kick but it misses.
Snyder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snyder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snyder plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scuttlebutt takes a swing at Snyder's ribcage but misses.
Snyder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scuttlebutt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scuttlebutt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snyder's waist but Snyder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scuttlebutt off to one side.
A head kick from Snyder lands but Scuttlebutt takes it in his stride.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Scuttlebutt with that takedown attempt.
Snyder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snyder.
Snyder moves out of range of the body kick from Scuttlebutt.
An inside leg kick lands from Snyder.
Scuttlebutt blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scuttlebutt throws a right hand that misses
and Snyder counters with an inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Snyder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scuttlebutt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scuttlebutt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from Scuttlebutt misses.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Scuttlebutt misses
and Snyder counters with a good low kick that Scuttlebutt was not able to check.
Scuttlebutt loads up on a big right hand but Snyder slips the punch.
Scuttlebutt tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it.
Horst Scuttlebutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snyder moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Snyder coming out on top.
Snyder staying out of range there.
Scuttlebutt misses with a straight right.
Snyder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scuttlebutt.
Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
Snyder lands with a nice body kick.
Andrew Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheers as Scuttlebutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snyder doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scuttlebutt avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Snyder throws a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snyder 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Andrew Snyder!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Andrew Snyder!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Andrew Snyder!

Andrew Snyder wins by unanimous decision!