PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Snjaric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Dubois has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dubois
vs
Snjaric

171 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 Las Vegas, Jean Dubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragan Snjaric!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snjaric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Dubois has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snjaric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubois's elbow.
Snjaric lands a body shot.
Dubois is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snjaric to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Snjaric.
Snjaric lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubois backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snjaric.
A right hand to the body from Snjaric.
Snjaric is pushing Dubois up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dubois tries to circle away but Snjaric has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubois tries to break free but Snjaric pushes him back against the cage.
Dubois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Snjaric.
Snjaric prevents the takedown attempt.
Snjaric lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snjaric lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubois.
Snjaric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dubois is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snjaric lands with a short shot to the head.

Dubois has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snjaric uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubois 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.
Dubois keeping full guard, as Snjaric tries to pass.
Snjaric being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubois wants to sweep here but Snjaric controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dubois is on top in guard.

Dubois controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dubois landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubois looking to pass the guard.
Snjaric is adopting a defensive guard.
Snjaric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dubois is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snjaric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dubois. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dubois goes for a double leg but Snjaric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snjaric continues to drive forward.
Snjaric appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Dubois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Left hook, right uppercut from Snjaric.
Dragan Snjaric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snjaric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snjaric scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dubois shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snjaric defends it nicely.
Dubois gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snjaric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dubois takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snjaric scores with a nice right hand.

Dubois is rocked!
Snjaric's coach down at Team Finland was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Snjaric's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dragan Snjaric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Snjaric coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Snjaric dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dubois on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Dubois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snjaric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snjaric with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Snjaric darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snjaric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Snjaric fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dubois, pushing him back against the cage.
Snjaric keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dubois's efforts to push away.
Snjaric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A body shot lands from Snjaric.
Snjaric scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dubois using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snjaric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubois seems to have got his legs back now.
Snjaric lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubois looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snjaric.
Snjaric is working Dubois over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Snjaric.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snjaric.
Dubois takes a shot to the head.
Snjaric pushes Dubois back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Snjaric.
Snjaric lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dubois wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Snjaric.
A short right from Snjaric.
Snjaric lands a nice shot to the body.
Snjaric gets underhooks to prevent Dubois's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snjaric.
Dubois wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snjaric has him pressed against the cage.
Snjaric scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snjaric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duboiss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dubois wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snjaric.
A short left from Snjaric.
Snjaric lands a shoulder strike.
Snjaric cracks Dubois with a nice body shot.
Snjaric creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dubois with a big uppercut! Dubois tries to clinch up but Snjaric pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Dubois to the mat! Dubois covers up and Snjaric unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dragan Snjaric!