PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darron Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaniela Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Snider
vs
Wagner

213 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darron Snider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaniela Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wagner dives in and scores a takedown into Snider's guard.
Snider controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
Snider is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Snider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Wagner stands and steps away. Snider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Wagner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Wagner stands up and beckons Snider to his feet.

Wagner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snider lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wagner uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snider is defended easily by Wagner.

Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Wagner gets to his feet. Snider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Wagner looking to score a takedown here. Snider is defending well but Wagner drives through and ends up in Snider's guard.
Wagner is looking to stand up but Snider won't let him.

Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Wagner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Wagner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Wagner throws a counter combo.
Kaniela Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into Snider's guard.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
Wagner tries to stand but Snider is controlling from the bottom.
Snider is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Wagner wants to stand but Snider has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Wagner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wagner showed some decent athleticism there.

Wagner decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wagner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Snider looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Wagner stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Wagner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snider sprawls well initially but Wagner persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Wagner stands up out of the half guard.

Wagner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snider on his heels. He'll look to pass Snider's guard now, I'm sure.
Snider has a closed guard, preventing Wagner from standing up.

Wagner gets to his feet. Snider looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snider looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wagner is fending him off so far but Snider persists. Nope, Wagner circles away and we're back to standing.

Wagner looking to score a takedown here. Snider is defending well but Wagner drives through and ends up in Snider's guard.

Wagner stands up and waves to Snider to follow him.
Snider is breathing heavily.

Snider rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snider tries to break free but Wagner pushes him back against the cage.

Wagner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snider clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wagner stands up.

Snider tries to sprawl but Wagner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaniela Wagner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Snider shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Wagner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snider!

Wagner stands up.

Snider tries to sprawl but Wagner drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Wagner escapes and gets back to his feet.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Snider closes the distance and pushes Wagner back into the cage.
Snider stalling.
Snider really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Snider gets a trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagner is trying to stand.
Wagner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Snider manages to mount him!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.
Snider looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Snider looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wagner is squirming around, avoiding Snider's attempts to control the action.
Snider throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wagner because Snider loaded up on that one.
Wagner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snider wants to control but Wagner has made it back to half guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wagner has one foot on Snider's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Snider fails in his attempt to clinch.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Snider enables Wagner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snider manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Snider wants to sweep but no luck.

Wagner gets to his feet - Snider follows without any prompting.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snider. That's going to slow Wagner down.

Wagner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Wagner stands up and beckons Snider to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snider.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wagner showed some decent athleticism there.
Snider is looking for a sweep. Wagner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wagner decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Wagner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snider to the ground. Wagner is now in Snider's guard.

Wagner stands and steps away. Snider gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Snider gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wagner gets to his feet - Snider follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaniela Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snider's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Snider gets caught flat footed, as Wagner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Snider scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Wagner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet.
Snider wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy.

Wagner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Wagner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snider's guard.
Snider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Snider's guard.
Snider wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider managing to control the position.
Snider working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wagner stands up from Snider's guard - Wagner perhaps looking for a knockout.

Wagner drives through with a takedown into Snider's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Wagner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Wagner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner prevents Snider from standing back up.

Wagner postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Snider to stand up.

Wagner looking to score a takedown here. Snider is defending well but Wagner drives through and ends up in Snider's guard.

Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Wagner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snider to the ground. Wagner is now in Snider's guard.

Snider escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Wagner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snider, up you get!

Wagner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wagner stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Snider gets caught flat footed, as Wagner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Snider manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Snider stalling.

Wagner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Snider can't fight it off and eventually Wagner manages to take the fight to the floor. Snider looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wagner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snider, up you get!

Wagner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snider's guard.
Snider trying to control the position.

Wagner stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wagner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snider on his heels. He'll look to pass Snider's guard now, I'm sure.

Wagner stands up from Snider's guard - Wagner perhaps looking for a knockout.

Snider gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wagner to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Snider wriggles free and stands up.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wagner drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaniela Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wagner 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaniela Wagner!