PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sol Tavarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (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.

Tavarez
vs
Snake Hunter

186 cm
31
204 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

193 cm
30
224 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sol Tavarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snake Hunter.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snake Hunter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Tavarez avoids the damage to the body.
Tavarez stops a takedown attempt from Snake Hunter.
Tavarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snake Hunter.
Tavarez tries to work over Snake Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tavarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sol Tavarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dutch Snake Hunter.

Tavarez drives through and clinches with Snake Hunter against the cage.
Snake Hunter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tavarez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snake Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tavarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Tavarez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavarez. Snake Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tavarez enables Snake Hunter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tavarez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snake Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavarez is keeping the position for now.
Tavarez wants to sweep but no luck.

Snake Hunter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snake Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Tavarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Snake Hunter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tavarez is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snake Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Snake Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavarez has wrist control.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Tavarez blocks nicely.
Snake Hunter passes into half guard.
Tavarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snake Hunter is working away from the top position though.
Snake Hunter wants to take a breather but Tavarez is having none of it.

Snake Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Tavarez defends the submission attempt.
Tavarez wants to control but Snake Hunter is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snake Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snake Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snake Hunter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snake Hunter wants to control from the top but Tavarez keeps moving.
Snake Hunter connects with a couple of short punches.
Tavarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snake Hunter won't allow Tavarez to sweep him here.

Tavarez has his foot on Snake Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Snake Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snake Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tavarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake Hunter looking to pass the guard.
Snake Hunter stands and throws Tavarez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tavarez tries to bench press Snake Hunter off him but Snake Hunter keeps the position.
Snake Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tavarez keeps working.
Snake Hunter sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tavarez is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snake Hunter cracks Tavarez with a big elbow.
Tavarez is not content to let Snake Hunter control the position.
Snake Hunter postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snake Hunter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Snake Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tavarez controls Snake Hunter momentarily but Snake Hunter frees himself.
Tavarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snake Hunter's guard.
Snake Hunter is pulling down on Tavarez's head to control his posture.
Tavarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Snake Hunter has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snake Hunter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tavarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez wants to control from the top but Snake Hunter keeps moving.
Tavarez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tavarez works over Snake Hunter with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavarez wants to control from the top but Snake Hunter keeps moving.
Snake Hunter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tavarez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tavarez trying to control but Snake Hunter is working from the bottom.
Snake Hunter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter is trying to keep Tavarez in close.
Snake Hunter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tavarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tavarez looking to sit in guard and control but Snake Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Tavarez has his foot on Snake Hunter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Snake Hunter works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snake Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snake Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snake Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Snake Hunter won't allow Tavarez to sweep him here.
Snake Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Tavarez has wrist control.
Snake Hunter forces his way into half guard.
Tavarez wants to improve his position but Snake Hunter is controlling well.
Snake Hunter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tavarez defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez trying to control but Snake Hunter postures up.
Tavarez is refusing to be controlled, as Snake Hunter sits in half guard.
Tavarez has hold of Snake Hunter's hands but Snake Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavarez is trying to stand.
Tavarez gets full guard.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Snake Hunter with a nice head shot there.

Snake Hunter drops back looking for a leg! Tavarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tavarez manages to kick Snake Hunter off! Snake Hunter jumps back into Tavarez's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavarez wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dutch Snake Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tavarez.
A combination from Snake Hunter does no damage.
Snake Hunter throws a low kick but Tavarez moves out of range easily.
Tavarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavarez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tavarez throws a jab but it's blocked by Snake Hunter.
Tavarez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snake Hunter ducks under a wild hook from Tavarez.
Snake Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavarez.

Tavarez gets caught flat footed, as Snake Hunter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snake Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tavarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snake Hunter is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snake Hunter manages to get himself to full guard.
Snake Hunter managing to control the position.
Snake Hunter keeping moving, preventing Tavarez from controlling successfully.
Snake Hunter looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake Hunter, not yet.
Tavarez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snake Hunter's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarez throws an elbow that misses. Snake Hunter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavarez's guard. Nice move by Snake Hunter!
Snake Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tavarez is looking for a sweep. Snake Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snake Hunter is trying to control. Tavarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snake Hunter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dutch Snake Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavarez trying to control from the bottom.
Snake Hunter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snake Hunter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snake Hunter drops an elbow to the side of Tavarez's head.
Tavarez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sol Tavarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter throwing shots but Tavarez is blocking nicely.
Tavarez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Snake Hunter.
Tavarez tries to get to full guard but Snake Hunter has control of the leg.
Snake Hunter thows a huge punch but Tavarez dodges it nicely.
Snake Hunter wants to take a breather but Tavarez is having none of it.
Snake Hunter winds up and cracks Tavarez with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dutch Snake Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snake Hunter is keen to just control but Tavarez is a slippery customer.
Snake Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snake Hunter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tavarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snake Hunter prevents Tavarez from improving his position.
Snake Hunter perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dutch Snake Hunter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tavarez misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Snake Hunter or perhaps it was just good defense by Tavarez which made him look bad.
Snake Hunter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Snake Hunter.
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!
Snake Hunter throws an elbow but Tavarez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Snake Hunter is looking to take a break and control but Tavarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavarez is looking to reverse the position.
Tavarez throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Snake Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snake Hunter 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Snake Hunter!