PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solidus Snakeeee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snakeeee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. biffy clyro get lucky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sebastian Wilder has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wilder
vs
Snakeeee

196 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
24
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Wilder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solidus Snakeeee!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksandr Martynov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snakeeee lands with a cross.

Snakeeee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilder, pushing him back against the cage.

Wilder works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wilder scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Wilder stands up and waves to Snakeeee to follow him.

Snakeeee closes the distance and clinches.
Wilder makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snakeeee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilder's efforts to push away.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Snakeeee is controlling him.
Snakeeee can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snakeeee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wilder tries to keep at a distance but Snakeeee has taken the fight into the clinch.

Snakeeee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilder as he connects with a hook.
Snakeeee misses with a few strikes there.
Wilder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilder slips a straight right by Snakeeee.
Wilder goes for a double leg but Snakeeee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snakeeee continues to drive forward.
Wilder misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Snakeeee.
Wilder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snakeeee is working for takedown but Wilder is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snakeeee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Snakeeee has clasped his hands together around Wilder's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Snakeeee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilder manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snakeeee looks winded!
Snakeeee is trying to stand.
Wilder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snakeeee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snakeeee is trying to stand.
Wilder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Snakeeee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Snakeeee tries to get to full guard but Wilder has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snakeeee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Wilder decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wilder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snakeeee doesn't seem bothered though.

Wilder has Snakeeee up against the cage in a clinch.
Snakeeee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilder throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snakeeee tries to pull guard but Wilder holds him up against the cage and eventually Snakeeee drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to circle away but Snakeeee has him pinned against the cage.
Snakeeee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilder avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sebastian Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solidus Snakeeee.
Snakeeee tries for a takedown but Wilder manages to get underhooks.
Wilder landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilder working Snakeeee over with knees to the body.
Wilder wants a takedown.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snakeeee avoids it.
Nice elbow from Wilder.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snakeeee wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A punch combination from Snakeeee misses.
Solidus Snakeeee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snakeeee dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snakeeee blocks the elbow strike.

Wilder has picked Snakeeee up - he's going for a ride! Wilder dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Snakeeee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Wilder keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wilder works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Wilder.
Snakeeee wants a takedown.
Snakeeee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wilder is looking for a takedown.
Snakeeee is breathing heavily.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snakeeee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder crunches a lovely knee into Snakeeee's ribcage.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch but Snakeeee keeps him there for the moment.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snakeeee to keep the fight standing.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Snakeeee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snakeeee's elbow.

Wilder manages to break the clinch.

Snakeeee forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Wilder working hard to break the clinch.
Snakeeee can't break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.

Wilder pulls guard.
Wilder keeping full guard, as Snakeeee tries to pass.
Wilder throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Snakeeee throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilder thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snakeeee is looking for a sweep. Wilder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder passes into side control, despite Snakeeee's attempt to control the position.
Wilder working the ground and pound but Snakeeee is defending the strikes.
Wilder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wilder working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilder landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Snakeeee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snakeeee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The referee asks Wilder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wilder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wilder throws an elbow but Snakeeee slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilder postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilder lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder wants to control but Snakeeee is keeping him busy.
Sebastian Wilder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snakeeee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Wilder dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Snakeeee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snakeeee defends it nicely.
Snakeeee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilder tries to avoid it but Snakeeee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilder to the ground. Wilder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snakeeee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilder goes for a double leg but Snakeeee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snakeeee continues to drive forward.
Snakeeee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilder tries a body shot but Snakeeee blocks it.

Snakeeee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder shoots in for a takedown but Snakeeee shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder lands a head kick!
Wilder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snakeeee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder shoots for a takedown but Snakeeee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Wilder takes the fight into the clinch.

Wilder successfully pulls guard.
Wilder controls Snakeeee momentarily but Snakeeee frees himself.
Snakeeee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snakeeee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilder's guard.
Snakeeee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilder wants to sweep here but Snakeeee controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilder blocks a head kick by Snakeeee.

Snakeeee closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Wilder tries to circle away but Snakeeee has him pinned against the cage.
Wilder effectively controlling the action here.

Snakeeee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snakeeee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snakeeee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solidus Snakeeee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snakeeee looks to throw a body kick
and Wilder counters with a head kick.
Snakeeee throws a wild body kick that Wilder sees coming a mile off.
Snakeeee misses with a combination
and Wilder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snakeeee as he avoids it easily.

Wilder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snakeeee tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilder is in Snakeeee's guard.
Wilder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snakeeee trying to keep a closed guard but Wilder is proving a slippery customer.
Wilder throws a big elbow that misses.
Solidus Snakeeee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snakeeee wants to control but Wilder passes easily into half guard.
Wilder stops Snakeeee from getting back to his feet.
Wilder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder prevents Snakeeee from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Wilder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Wilder!
Solidus Snakeeee spoke after the fight, saying 'The ref screwed me, i got poked in the eye, kicked in the nuts, a finger up my bum and the ref did nothing. I Demand a rematch'.