PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zombo Axe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Snopek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Axe
vs
Snopek

180 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
258 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zombo Axe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcin Snopek!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snopek shoots in and drives through. Axe sprawls well.
Axe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snopek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snopek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Axe there.
Snopek misses with a takedown
and Axe counters with a two punch combo.
Zombo Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Snopek.
Snopek swats away the attempt to clinch by Axe.
Snopek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Axe as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Axe finds it's way through Snopek's defenses.

Snopek moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snopek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Axe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snopek has Axe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Axe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snopek tries to score a body lock takedown but Axe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Axe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Snopek lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Snopek looks gassed!
Axe will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snopek up against the cage.
Snopek goes for a takedown attempt but Axe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Axe lands with a cross.
Zombo Axe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snopek's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Axe wants to clinch.
Good leg kick by Axe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Axe lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice jab there from Axe.
Axe tries to clinch but Snopek moves out of range.
Axe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snopek backs up against the cage.
Axe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zombo Axe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snopek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snopek misses with a takedown attempt
and Axe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice shot lands for Axe.
Axe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snopek. Snopek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axe throws a combination. Snopek tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snopek is trying desperately to land a takedown but Axe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Snopek.
Axe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Snopek blocks the low kick.
Axe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snopek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Axe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snopek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Axe clinches up with Snopek and pushes him back against the cage.
Axe trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snopek.
Axe lands a shoulder strike.
Axe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snopek.

Axe manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Axe, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Axe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snopek.
Jab by Axe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zombo Axe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Snopek walks into a straight right hand from Axe.
Snopek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Axe but Axe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Axe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Axe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snopek can do to turn this around?
Snopek wants to clinch.
Axe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Axe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snopek tries to score a power double leg takedown but Axe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snopek somewhat.
Snopek is breathing heavily.
Axe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snopek.
Zombo Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Snopek.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe lands a head shot.
Axe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snopek's calf.
Axe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snopek misses with a takedown attempt - Axe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snopek shoots in for a takedown but Axe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Axe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snopek.
Zombo Axe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Axe.
Axe throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Axe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Axe.
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!
Axe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Axe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zombo Axe is winning the standup battle so far.
Snopek misses with a takedown attempt
letting Axe counter with a right hand.
Axe doesn't manage to clinch there - Snopek circles away.
Snopek drops his hands momentarily and Axe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Axe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Axe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snopek. Snopek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Axe tries to close the distance and clinch but Snopek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Axe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Axe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Axe gets a clinch.
Axe lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Axe manages to break the clinch.
Axe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Snopek tries to clinch but Axe is having none of it.
Axe lands a jab to the nose.
Left hook, right uppercut from Axe.
Axe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snopek takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A cross from Axe lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snopek shoots in for a takedown but Axe shows good takedown defense.
Snopek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axe lands with a nice body punch.

Axe clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Axe to work.
Nice elbow from Axe.
Axe stalling in the clinch but Snopek improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Axe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Snopek can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zombo Axe 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!

Axe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Axe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snopek has a takedown stuffed.
Axe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No luck for Snopek with that takedown attempt.
Snopek misses with a takedown
and Axe counters with a stiff right hand.
Zombo Axe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcin Snopek.
Snopek tries to clinch there but Axe circles away.
Snopek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Axe as Snopek shoots in.
Axe tries to clinch up but Snopek circles away and keeps his distance.
Axe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axe lands a head shot.
Axe cracks Snopek with an open hand slap.
Axe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Axe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Axe slows down the pace here.
Axe struggles to land a body shot inside as Snopek controls his hands.
Axe scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snopek.
Axe lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snopek can't get the takedown.
A short left from Axe.

Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Axe does it's job there.
Axe cracks Snopek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.

Snopek tries to keep at a distance but Axe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zombo Axe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Axe.
Snopek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Axe to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Axe.

Axe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy left from Axe finds it's target.
Axe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcin Snopek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axe cracks Snopek with a right hand to the side of the head.
Axe lands with a nice body punch.
Snopek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Axe scores with a decent looking hook.
Axe tries to clinch but Snopek is having none of it.
Axe throws a shot to the body.
Axe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axe throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe tries to clinch up.
Good leg kick by Axe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zombo Axe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Axe lands a leg kick that knocks Snopek off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zombo Axe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Axe 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombo Axe!