PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manong Jujutsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Snowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jujutsu
vs
Snowman

190 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Manong Jujutsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Erik Snowman!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snowman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jujutsu, pushing him back against the cage.

Snowman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Jujutsu misses

and Snowman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jujutsu wants to control but Snowman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snowman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

We're going to have a standup here because Manong Jujutsu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Snowman tries a head kick but it misses.
Snowman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jujutsu misses with a head kick.

Snowman dives in and scores a takedown into Jujutsu's guard.
Jujutsu trying to control the position.
Jujutsu keeping full guard, as Snowman tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujutsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Snowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jujutsu is trying to control but can't.
Snowman is looking to take a break and control but Jujutsu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jujutsu trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snowman is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snowman blocks a head kick by Jujutsu.
Snowman blocks a head kick by Jujutsu.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Snowman feints and as Jujutsu raises his hands in defense, Snowman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snowman looks gassed!
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!
Jujutsu is trying to control the position but Snowman postures up.
Snowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jujutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erik Snowman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jujutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snowman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jujutsu misses with a head kick.

Snowman feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Snowman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jujutsu keeping moving, preventing Snowman from controlling successfully.
Jujutsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Manong Jujutsu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jujutsu misses with a head kick.
Snowman avoids the head kick by Jujutsu.
Jujutsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick and Snowman moves out of range easily.
Snowman lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jujutsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jujutsu misses with a head kick.

Snowman has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jujutsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snowman gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Snowman has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jujutsu is trying to keep an underhook but Snowman manages to get the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Snowman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jujutsu misses with a head kick.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses.
Manong Jujutsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Snowman gets a takedown into half guard.
Jujutsu trying to control but Snowman postures up.
Jujutsu is refusing to be controlled, as Snowman sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick

and Snowman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Snowman stands up from half guard.
Snowman is breathing heavily.
Jujutsu throws a lazy head kick

and Snowman counters with a shoot takedown. Jujutsu fights it but they end up in guard.
Snowman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujutsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snowman controlling from the top position.
Snowman postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manong Jujutsu just wasn't active enough.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses.
Erik Snowman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jujutsu throws a head kick but Snowman moves out of range.
Jujutsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses.
Jujutsu keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujutsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses.

Snowman fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jujutsu to the ground. Snowman is now in Jujutsu's guard.
Snowman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jujutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Snowman is proving a slippery customer.
Jujutsu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Snowman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Manong Jujutsu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jujutsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Snowman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jujutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Snowman is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jujutsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jujutsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

We're going to have a standup here because Manong Jujutsu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jujutsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jujutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick

and Snowman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jujutsu trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manong Jujutsu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jujutsu blocks a head kick by Snowman.
A head kick misses from Jujutsu.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick
and Snowman counters with a left and a right that stings Jujutsu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jujutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick and Snowman moves out of range easily.
Jujutsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Snowman rushes Jujutsu and presses him up against the cage.
Jujutsu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Snowman manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Snowman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jujutsu throws a lazy head kick

and Snowman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jujutsu trying to control from the bottom.
Snowman is looking to advance position but Jujutsu won't allow it.
Jujutsu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowman is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Snowman wants to pass to mount but Jujutsu is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Manong Jujutsu.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick and Snowman moves out of range easily.
Jujutsu throws a head kick but Snowman moves out of range.

Jujutsu tries to keep at a distance but Snowman has taken the fight into the clinch.

Snowman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jujutsu regains guard immediately.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jujutsu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jujutsu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snowman tries to free his leg and advance position but Jujutsu is retaining full guard.
Jujutsu is trying to control the position but Snowman postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manong Jujutsu just wasn't active enough.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick and Snowman moves out of range easily.
Jujutsu throws a head kick but Snowman moves out of range.

Snowman moves into the clinch successfully.
Jujutsu has had enough of the clinch but Snowman keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jujutsu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snowman to keep the fight standing.

Snowman is trying to trip Jujutsu. He has hold of a leg but Jujutsu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Snowman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jujutsu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manong Jujutsu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jujutsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jujutsu throws a head kick but Snowman moves out of range.
Snowman tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Jujutsu misses
and Snowman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snowman tries to clinch but Jujutsu moves out of range.
Jujutsu tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jujutsu throws a sloppy head kick

and Snowman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jujutsu trying to control from the bottom.
Jujutsu is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Snowman is taking a breather. Jujutsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

We're going to have a standup here because Manong Jujutsu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Snowman dives in and scores a takedown into Jujutsu's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snowman wants to control from the top but Jujutsu keeps moving.
Snowman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jujutsu is keeping the position for now.
Jujutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Snowman is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jujutsu keeping moving, preventing Snowman from controlling successfully.

Snowman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Snowman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jujutsu trying to keep a closed guard but Snowman is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Manong Jujutsu wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jujutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jujutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manong Jujutsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Erik Snowman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jujutsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Snowman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snowman 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Snowman!