PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brett Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hayabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hayabusa's choice of entrance music: Lovers/7!!. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Snow
vs
Hayabusa

161 cm
23
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brett Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryu Hayabusa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hayabusa gets a double leg takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow managing to control the position.
Snow's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brett Snow wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Hayabusa clinches up against the cage.

Hayabusa gets control of Snow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hayabusa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayabusa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Hayabusa has wrist control.

Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Snow postures up and lands a big shot to Hayabusa's brow.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hayabusa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayabusa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Snow tries to reverse the position but Hayabusa maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa avoids the attempt from Snow to control.
Hayabusa is looking to stand but Hayabusa has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Hayabusa avoids the attempt from Snow to control.
Snow is looking to improve his position but Hayabusa isn't that keen on the idea.
Hayabusa avoids the attempt from Snow to control.
Snow is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snow is squirming around, avoiding Hayabusa's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow holds on, trying desperately to control.
Snow really is a fat lump.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hayabusa trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Hayabusa is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Hayabusa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hayabusa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hayabusa looks winded!
Hayabusa working away.
Snow isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Snow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayabusa in the domination position with Snow hanging on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Snow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Snow sneaks out the side door and pushes Hayabusa away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hayabusa gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Hayabusa manages to pull guard.
Hayabusa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snow.
Snow won't allow Hayabusa to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Snow is now in half guard.
Hayabusa regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ryu Hayabusa will probably get the nod.
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.

Hayabusa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snow on his heels. He'll look to pass Snow's guard now, I'm sure.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow managing to control the position.
Snow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Snow wants to sweep here but Hayabusa controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hayabusa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snow to the mat! Snow manages to get full guard.
Hayabusa trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow seems keen to control Hayabusa's posture.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryu Hayabusa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Hayabusa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hayabusa is breathing heavily.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Snow controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa is looking to stand up but Snow won't let him.
Snow is controlling Hayabusa's posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Snow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hayabusa has him pressed against the cage.

Snow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hayabusa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayabusa is pressing down on Snow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Hayabusa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snow defends well.
Hayabusa trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow prevents Hayabusa from getting back to his feet.
Snow is in close to Hayabusa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryu Hayabusa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Snow gets to his feet. Hayabusa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Hayabusa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Snow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayabusa.
Brett Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hayabusa misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Hayabusa gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hayabusa.

Hayabusa successfully pulls guard.
Snow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hayabusa's head.

Hayabusa is looking for a triangle here but Snow uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Snow works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hayabusa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayabusa tries to strike but it doesn't land.

Snow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hayabusa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snow but great work by Hayabusa.
Snow can't do much from the bottom here.
Snow is trying to improve his position.
Snow has one of Hayabusa's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Hayabusa trying to control the position but Snow is working away.
Snow regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayabusa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Snow is holding on to half guard well.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hayabusa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snow tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hayabusa is in Snow's guard.
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 keeping full guard, as Hayabusa tries to pass.
Snow has his hands on Hayabusa's head, controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Brett Snow has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Hayabusa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snow!
Snow sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hayabusa wants to free his trapped foot but Snow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snow holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Snow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hayabusa wants to stand but Snow has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow pulls Hayabusa in close to his closed guard and prevents Hayabusa from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Snow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hayabusa is defending well for now.

Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hayabusa throws a head kick that misses
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hayabusa's knee momentarily.

Hayabusa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snow's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hayabusa wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.
Brett Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryu Hayabusa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryu Hayabusa.
Well Hayabusa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Hayabusa!
A very excited looking Ryu Hayabusa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.