PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Fakuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Snow
vs
Fakuda

202 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benjamin Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erick Fakuda!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fakuda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fakuda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snow has his hands on Fakuda's head, controlling the position.
Fakuda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snow is trying to keep Fakuda in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fakuda is controlling him.
Snow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Fakuda dives in and scores a takedown into Snow's guard.
Snow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Snow will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fakuda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Erick Fakuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fakuda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snow is trying to defend but Fakuda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Snow pushes Fakuda off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fakuda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snow's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow has Fakuda pulled in close to control his posture.
Fakuda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fakuda is controlling him.
Snow pulls Fakuda in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakuda trying to move into half guard but instead Snow has managed to sweep!

Fakuda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snow trying to control but Fakuda is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fakuda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snow is controlling him.
Snow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Fakuda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Fakuda has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fakuda working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Fakuda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snow on his heels. He'll look to pass Snow's guard now, I'm sure.
Fakuda looks winded!
Snow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fakuda preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fakuda stops Snow from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Erick Fakuda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fakuda shoots in and bounces Snow off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Fakuda passes into half guard.

Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Snow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Snow drives through and clinches with Fakuda against the cage.
Snow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fakuda just stands there and leans against the cage.

Fakuda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fakuda swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fakuda feints and as Snow raises his hands in defense, Fakuda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Erick Fakuda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snow is trying to control the position but Fakuda postures up.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Fakuda is having none of it.
Fakuda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow pulls Fakuda in to control the position.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Fakuda is having none of it.
Snow is trying to hold Fakuda in close to prevent damage but Fakuda has managed to pass into half guard.

Fakuda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fakuda is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to roll over but Fakuda keeps him under control.
Snow manages to get to full guard.
Fakuda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fakuda is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to stand but Fakuda is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fakuda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Snow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Fakuda shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snow is trying to defend but Fakuda finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snow works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fakuda trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow has his hands on Fakuda's head, controlling the position.
Fakuda preventing the sweep.
Snow wants to stand up but Fakuda is controlling him.
Snow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Erick Fakuda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Fakuda forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
Fakuda leaning his opponent against the cage.

Fakuda manages to break the clinch.

Fakuda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snow quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fakuda trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow is trying to control but can't.

Fakuda seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to improve his position but Fakuda is controlling well.
Fakuda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fakuda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snow defending well though.
Snow is trying to escape back to his feet but Fakuda uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Fakuda throws an elbow but Snow slips to the side and avoids it well.
Snow is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fakuda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Snow is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow sneaks back into half guard.
Snow is looking to escape.
Fakuda throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow pushes Fakuda off looking to stand but Fakuda dives back in and keeps control.
Snow trying to control from the bottom.
Snow is trying to stand back up but Fakuda is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fakuda connects with a leg kick. Snow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Fakuda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Snow did well to prevent Fakuda getting side control.

Snow manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fakuda feints and as Snow raises his hands in defense, Fakuda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Snow pulls Fakuda in close to his closed guard and prevents Fakuda from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fakuda stops Snow from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakuda sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fakuda trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snow pulls Fakuda in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Fakuda circles away.
Fakuda is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snow with a body shot.
Fakuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.

Fakuda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snow to the mat! Snow manages to get full guard.

Fakuda stands up and waves to Snow to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Erick Fakuda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fakuda 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erick Fakuda!