PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snow
vs
Diggs

197 cm
20
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robert Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Snow is looking to counter with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Diggs has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diggs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Diggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diggs changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Diggs's knee momentarily.
A big left from Snow misses.
Snow throws a leg kick
and Diggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.

Snow gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diggs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diggs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Diggs is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Snow is looking to stand up but Diggs isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Diggs manages to pass to side control.
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!
Snow is trying to stand back up but Diggs is controlling him
Diggs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snow defending well though.
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Diggs wants to pass to mount but Snow is defending the position.
Diggs is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snow is trying to stand.
Diggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snow's head.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snow is trying to stand up here but Diggs is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs lands strikes from half guard.
Diggs trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
Diggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Snow tries to kick Diggs off but Diggs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snow is refusing to be controlled, as Diggs sits in half guard.
Diggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snow pushes Diggs off looking to stand but Diggs dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Diggs seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snow is not content to let Diggs control the position.
Still in half guard, Diggs seems content to control.
Diggs trying to control the action but Snow is working from the bottom.
Snow looks like he's trying to stand up.
Diggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Snow looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snow's head.
Diggs passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snow!
Diggs trying to control but Snow is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Diggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Diggs cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snow finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Snow feints a jab promting Diggs to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diggs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Snow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Diggs counters with a right hand to the body.
Diggs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Diggs. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Snow drops his hands momentarily and Diggs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a right hand
and Snow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Snow swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Diggs. Those never looked like landing.
Diggs blocks a head kick by Snow.
Diggs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Snow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Diggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow is looking to slow Diggs down with leg kicks.
Snow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Snow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Robert Diggs has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diggs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Diggs steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snow. That one must have hurt.
Jan Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Snow feints a jab promting Diggs to slip. Snow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diggs slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Diggs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.

Snow gets caught flat footed, as Diggs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diggs throws a big elbow that misses.
Diggs stops Snow from standing up.
Diggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow wants to stand and escape but Diggs is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diggs won't allow Snow to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Snow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diggs tries for a takedown but Snow circles away easily
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab from Snow.
Snow throws a head kick but Diggs moves out of range.
Snow cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Snow drops Diggs with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diggs looks back up at him and smiles so Snow waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Diggs is rocked!
Diggs avoids the body shot from Snow.
Diggs has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snow.
Snow misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Diggs's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a nice uppercut.
Diggs throws a poor cross that misses
and Snow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Diggs finds it's way through Snow's defenses.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Diggs persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Snow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diggs swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diggs avoids it.
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diggs is defended easily by Snow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow counters with a body kick.
Diggs misses with a jab to the body
and Snow counters with a nice kick to the body.
Diggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Snow lands.
Snow misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diggs connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Diggs persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Diggs.
Diggs misses with a hook to the body
and Snow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Snow thuds a left hand into Diggs's body.
Snow scores with a push kick.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snow.
Diggs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice uppercut lands for Snow. That snapped Diggs's head back.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow lands a jab to Diggs's midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
And Diggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Snow pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Snow!
Our winner, Jan Snow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.