PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishop Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Snow
vs
Rome

188 cm
24
191 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

190 cm
22
190 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bishop Rome!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rome showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Rome takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rome leaves Snow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rome tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rome to the ground. Rome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Rome.
Rome jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Snow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rome counters with a stiff right hand.
Snow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rome makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow looks to score with a jab to the body but Rome is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Rome connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snow thows a body shot but no joy.
Snow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rome swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rome digs a good body shot into Snow's ribs.
Snow misses with a hook.
Rome lands an overhand right.
Snow shoots for a takedown but Rome saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rome slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rome sprawls well. Rome wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
Snow misses with a double jab
and Rome counters with a nice uppercut.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice takedown defense from Rome. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Rome cracks Snow with an open hand slap.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome scores with a hook to the body. Snow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
Rome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Snow is rocked!
Snow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rome misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rome fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
Snow moves forwards but Rome connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Rome throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rome lands with a cross.
Rome cracks Snow with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Snow tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Rome pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Snow is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Rome!