PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian SnedeKKer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roy Mustang's chin.

Mustang
vs
SnedeKKer

181 cm
20
177 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
170 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SnedeKKer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustang on the side of the head.
Mustang shoots in looking for a takedown. SnedeKKer tries to sprawl out of it but Mustang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. SnedeKKer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
SnedeKKer swinging wildly here.
Mustang closes this distance looking for a takedown but SnedeKKer circles away.
SnedeKKer throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mustang throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. SnedeKKer was covering up waiting for the punch and Mustang finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mustang looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
SnedeKKer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

SnedeKKer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mustang stacks SnedeKKer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mustang!
SnedeKKer dodges the ground and pound from Mustang.
Mustang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mustang advances to full mount.

Mustang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force SnedeKKer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so SnedeKKer shrugs it off.
Mustang is looking to work his way around to SnedeKKer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang working SnedeKKer over with strikes here.
Mustang pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

Mustang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, SnedeKKer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
SnedeKKer is desperately trying to improve his position but Mustang has a good base and remains in mount.
SnedeKKer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mustang.

Mustang is going oldschool here, as he tries to force SnedeKKer to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so SnedeKKer shrugs it off.
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!
SnedeKKer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mustang wants to control the pace but SnedeKKer is squirming around nicely.
Mustang landing strikes from the mount and SnedeKKer is in trouble!
Mustang tries to control but SnedeKKer wriggling away.
SnedeKKer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mustang looking to control but SnedeKKer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
SnedeKKer tries to hold on but Mustang pushes him away.

Mustang working for a submission but SnedeKKer is keeping him at bay.
SnedeKKer tries to lock up and control but Mustang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Mustang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, SnedeKKer has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mustang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as SnedeKKer is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mustang working for a guillotine from mount but SnedeKKer is in no mood to give up.
Mustang lands a big shot there that rocks SnedeKKer but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mustang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. SnedeKKer looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Mustang controlling his opponent.
Mustang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang manages to capitalize on a mistake by SnedeKKer to take his back!
SnedeKKer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
SnedeKKer is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Mustang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

SnedeKKer throws a right hand that Mustang ducks under and follows up with a left that Mustang also avoids with ease.
Mustang dodges the punch combination from SnedeKKer.
A nice combination there by SnedeKKer.
SnedeKKer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mustang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
SnedeKKer just misses with a punch to the body.
SnedeKKer scores with a three punch combo!
Mustang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SnedeKKer's waist but SnedeKKer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustang off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mustang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
SnedeKKer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mustang is one step ahead there.
Mustang looking to pass the guard.
Mustang trying to control but SnedeKKer is working from the bottom.

SnedeKKer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mustang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
SnedeKKer wants to sweep but no luck.
Mustang looking to pass the guard.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mustang advances to half guard.

Mustang is looking for a kimura but SnedeKKer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustang to get the leverage.
SnedeKKer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for SnedeKKer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mustang passes into half guard.
Mustang wants to lay and pray for a moment but SnedeKKer keeps working.
SnedeKKer is looking to improve his position.

Mustang seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer is looking for a sweep. Mustang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mustang tries to pass to full mount but SnedeKKer defends it.
SnedeKKer wants to get back to full guard.
Mustang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed SnedeKKer's head.
Mustang passes to side control.

Mustang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. SnedeKKer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mustang advances nicely into full mount.

Mustang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
SnedeKKer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roy Mustang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
SnedeKKer gets back to full guard.
Mustang stops SnedeKKer from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mustang controls from within his opponent's guard.
SnedeKKer trying to control the position.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SnedeKKer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SnedeKKer keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Mustang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

SnedeKKer lands with a shot to the body.
SnedeKKer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mustang looks to land a left hand but SnedeKKer moved out of range nicely.
SnedeKKer swinging wildly here.
SnedeKKer lands a jab-cross combination.
SnedeKKer misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang staying out of range there.
SnedeKKer throws a right and a left that Mustang avoids nicely.
SnedeKKer looks to land a combination but Mustang avoids it well.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roy Mustang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
SnedeKKer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
SnedeKKer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
SnedeKKer thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mustang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from SnedeKKer.
Mustang moves out of range as SnedeKKer strikes.
SnedeKKer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mustang moves away.
SnedeKKer misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mustang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Mustang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SnedeKKer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Mustang counters with a nice double leg into side control. SnedeKKer won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer tries to bench press Mustang off him but Mustang keeps the position.
Mustang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mustang trying to control the action but SnedeKKer is working from the bottom.
SnedeKKer wants to control but Mustang postures up.
SnedeKKer tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mustang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, SnedeKKer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mustang trying to control the position but SnedeKKer is working away.
SnedeKKer looking for a sweep but Mustang has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mustang trying to control but SnedeKKer is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mustang has control of SnedeKKer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and SnedeKKer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Mustang throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
SnedeKKer gets back to half guard.
SnedeKKer is refusing to be controlled, as Mustang sits in half guard.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
SnedeKKer is looking to improve his position.
Sebastian SnedeKKer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mustang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sebastian SnedeKKer.
I think Mustang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Mustang!