PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Snozynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Spyridon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon Spyridon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Snozynsky
vs
Spyridon

173 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
30
187 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Snozynsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Spyridon!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snozynsky has Spyridon up against the cage in a clinch.

Snozynsky drags the fight down to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snozynsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Snozynsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Spyridon postures up.
Snozynsky wants to sweep here but Spyridon controlling him for the moment.
Spyridon looking to pass the guard.
Snozynsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spyridon manages to get himself to full guard.
Snozynsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Spyridon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snozynsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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

Snozynsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spyridon sprawls well initially but Snozynsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Snozynsky tries to pass to full mount but Spyridon defends it.
Snozynsky is controlling the pace.
Snozynsky passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Spyridon!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spyridon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snozynsky throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spyridon suckers Snozynsky into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Spyridon is now in Snozynsky's guard!
Snozynsky is trying to control the position but Spyridon postures up.
Snozynsky pulls Spyridon in close to prevent any damage.
Snozynsky looking for a sweep. Not yet Snozynsky, not yet.
Spyridon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spyridon postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Snozynsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spyridon's half guard.
Snozynsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snozynsky trying to pass the guard but Spyridon defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Snozynsky dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Spyridon tries to sprawl but Snozynsky drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snozynsky thows a huge punch but Spyridon dodges it nicely.
Snozynsky is controlling the pace.

Snozynsky seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spyridon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snozynsky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Snozynsky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spyridon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Snozynsky wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Snozynsky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spyridon did well to prevent Snozynsky getting side control.
Snozynsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spyridon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Snozynsky seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Spyridon has recovered full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snozynsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spyridon is keeping the position for now.
Snozynsky is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snozynsky's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Spyridon keeping moving, preventing Snozynsky from controlling successfully.
Spyridon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky wants to pass the guard but Spyridon is keeping the position.
Snozynsky's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Snozynsky wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Snozynsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Snozynsky controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Snozynsky dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Snozynsky shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snozynsky passes to side control.
Snozynsky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Snozynsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Spyridon sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snozynsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spyridon's legs.
Snozynsky throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Snozynsky is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Spyridon will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snozynsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spyridon keeps working.
Snozynsky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Max Snozynsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Snozynsky fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spyridon sprawls well initially but Snozynsky persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spyridon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snozynsky uses his free foot to push down on Spyridon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Spyridon.
Snozynsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Snozynsky is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Spyridon has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Spyridon!
Leon Spyridon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky has Spyridon pulled in close to control his posture.
Snozynsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snozynsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Spyridon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Spyridon controlling the pace.
Snozynsky wants to get back to full guard.
Snozynsky wants to control but Spyridon is keeping busy.
Max Snozynsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Spyridon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snozynsky defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Snozynsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snozynsky has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Snozynsky!