PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hoy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nelson
vs
Snow

183 cm
32
263 lbs
25 - 21 - 0

191 cm
28
250 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hoy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Nelson.
Nelson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nelson throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Nelson misses

and Snow counters with a shoot takedown. Nelson fights it but they end up in guard.
Snow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snow stops Nelson from standing up.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Nelson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.
Nelson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nelson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nelson is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snow blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Snow moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Nelson is predictable there
and Snow counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Nelson.
Nelson misses with the body kick

and Snow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nelson wants to stand up but Snow is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Snow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jon Snow wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nelson throws a solid leg kick but Snow takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nelson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow checks a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick

and Snow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Snow.
Snow trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Snow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.
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!
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snow prevents Nelson from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

An inside leg kick from Nelson misses.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nelson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snow checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nelson tries to score with a low kick but Snow moves his leg out of the way.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Hoy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Snow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hoy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nelson throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick by Nelson misses

and Snow counters with a single leg into guard. Nelson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Snow won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Snow trying to control but Nelson is working from the bottom.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Nelson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
Snow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.

Snow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snow trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jon Snow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Snow tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nelson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snow is trying to control the action in half guard but Nelson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snow working Nelson over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet.
Snow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, if Snow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Snow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snow passes the guard and advances to mount!
Snow won't let Nelson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snow.
Nelson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jon Snow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Nelson misses

and Snow counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snow won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Snow wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Snow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow works over Nelson with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Snow is pressing down on Nelson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nelson is holding on for now.
Snow is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nelson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
Snow is looking to pass Nelson's guard but actually Nelson recovers to full guard.
Snow won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet.
Snow wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.

Nelson manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with the body kick

and Snow counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow is looking to advance position but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson is trying to stand.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nelson's head.
Snow looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Snow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nelson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snow wants to pass to mount but Nelson is defending the position.
Snow throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nelson to regain full guard.
Hoy Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Snow wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Snow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snow advances position into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Snow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
Check out the look on Snow's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is working Nelson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Snow tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Snow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snow throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snow wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson taking a bit of punishment here - Snow scoring with strikes.
Snow trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snow 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
During a confident post fight interview, Jon Snow thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.