PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opossum Minister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion comes to the cage accompanied by Let The Bodies Hit The Floor. On his way into the cage it seems that Snoop Lion has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Snoop Lion seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lion
vs
Minister

170 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
165 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

OG King Of Laundry (Fast Response 80%)

Mohito Fightwear

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Opossum Minister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minister wants to clinch up but Lion keeps it at a distance.

Lion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lion tries to score a body lock takedown but Minister shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lion is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minister is defending well.

Minister is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lion can't fight it off and eventually Minister manages to take the fight to the floor. Lion looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lion bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Minister's guard.

Lion looking to pass the guard.
Lion wants to get up but he can't break Minister's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Minister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Minister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lion defends well.
Lion tries to free his leg and advance position but Minister is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lion wants to control from the top but Minister keeps moving.
Lion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Minister escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lion gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lion throws a big right hand that misses.
Minister has momentary wrist control but Lion slips an elbow through the middle.

Minister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minister is trying to keep Lion in close.

Lion has gone for a leg lock! Minister slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lion's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minister trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lion's guard.

Lion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Minister can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lion lands a decent punch to the body there.

Lion working for a triangle but Minister defends it easily.

Lion has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Minister doesn't defend quickly enough and Lion has managed to lock this one up! Can Minister escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lion on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Snoop Lion!
During a confident post fight interview, Snoop Lion thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.