PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Shebanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Snabel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Shebanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't worry, be happy. Roman Shebanov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shebanov
vs
Snabel

186 cm
32
280 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

190 cm
22
263 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Sparta Fightware

VIRAL COMBAT

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Shebanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rutger Snabel!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snabel looks to land a left hand but Shebanov moved out of range nicely.
Shebanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snabel dips to his left and cracks Shebanov with an uppercut!
Shebanov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Shebanov tries to keep at a distance but Snabel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shebanov wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Shebanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Shebanov manages to break the clinch.
Snabel throws a head kick but Shebanov moves out of range.
Snabel is looking to clinch.
Shebanov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shebanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Rutger Snabel has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snabel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snabel connects with a leg kick. Shebanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shebanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good work by Snabel as he checks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shebanov throws a looping overhand right but Snabel ducks down to avoid it.
Shebanov keeps the fight on the outside.

Snabel gets a clinch.
Shebanov is trying to break free.
Shebanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snabel has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shebanov tries to break the clinch but Snabel is controlling the position.
Shebanov is looking to break free of the clinch but Snabel has double underhooks.
Snabel digs a right hand into Shebanov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shebanov's gas tank.
Snabel has Shebanov pressed against the cage.
Shebanov has had enough of the clinch but Snabel keeps him there for the moment.
Shebanov tries to break free but Snabel pushes him back against the cage.
Shebanov takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Roman Shebanov has been cut.
Shebanov is breathing heavily.

Snabel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Shebanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rutger Snabel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snabel with a jab.

Snabel moves into the clinch.

Snabel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shebanov throws a body shot but no joy.

Snabel closes the distance and clinches.

Shebanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snabel tries to land a front kick but Shebanov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snabel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snabel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shebanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shebanov throws a jab when Snabel was well out of range.
Shebanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shebanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snabel finds it's way round the side to connect with Shebanov's head.
Shebanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shebanov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snabel.
Snabel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shebanov.
Snabel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shebanov's hands.
Snabel scores with a hook.
Snabel wants to clinch.
Good exchange - Snabel coming out on top.
Shebanov misses with a looping right.
Shebanov tries to score with a low kick but Snabel moves his leg out of the way.
Shebanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Shebanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snabel.
Snabel throws a right hand that Shebanov ducks under and follows up with a left that Shebanov also avoids with ease.
Shebanov misses with an uppercut.
Snabel throws a series of punches but Shebanov avoids them all with ease.
Snabel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shebanov throws out the jab.
Snabel wants to clinch up but Shebanov keeps it at a distance.
Snabel scores with a nice body kick.
A big left from Shebanov misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snabel wants to clinch up but Shebanov keeps it at a distance.
Snabel misses with a looping left.

Snabel has Shebanov up against the cage in a clinch.

Shebanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snabel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Shebanov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snabel connects with a leg kick. Shebanov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shebanov moves forwards but Snabel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snabel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shebanov swings for the body but Snabel moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Shebanov. Those never looked like landing.
Snabel lands a jab to Shebanov's midsection.

Snabel closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Shebanov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shebanov wants to break free but Snabel has control.

Snabel connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Shebanov goes down! Snabel jumps into full mount looking to finish!

Shebanov is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Snabel! Shebanov is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rutger Snabel!
Rutger Snabel very nearly forgot to thank VIRAL COMBAT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.