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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Gaspar (ranked 4185 p4p, 0 weight class) and Okja Snowpiercer (ranked 4940 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Gaspar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Okja Snowpiercer!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snowpiercer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspar is trying to get back to full guard.
Gaspar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snowpiercer is working away from the top position though.
Gaspar wants to improve his position but Snowpiercer is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowpiercer controlling the pace.
Gaspar is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar is trying to maintain the position but Snowpiercer is very close to passing his half guard.
Snowpiercer controlling the action here.
Snowpiercer is looking to advance position but Gaspar won't allow it.
Gaspar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Snowpiercer jumps into side control!
Gaspar is trying to escape the position but Snowpiercer is controlling the position.
Snowpiercer in the domination position with Gaspar hanging on.
Gaspar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snowpiercer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gaspar tries to roll over but Snowpiercer keeps him under control.
Snowpiercer controlling the pace.
Gaspar manages to get to full guard.
Gaspar trying to keep a closed guard but Snowpiercer is proving a slippery customer.
Snowpiercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowpiercer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gaspar's head.
Snowpiercer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gaspar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Snowpiercer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snowpiercer drives through with a takedown into Gaspar's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gaspar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snowpiercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snowpiercer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaspar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snowpiercer has managed to get both his arms back between Gaspar's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar being controlled here, momentarily.
Snowpiercer passes Gaspar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gaspar is looking to control Snowpiercer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaspar avoid being mounted?
Snowpiercer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Makoa $45 (Strength and Cardio) inform me that Snowpiercer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaspar is looking to improve his position.
Snowpiercer is thwarting Gaspar's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okja Snowpiercer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snowpiercer tries to keep at a distance but Gaspar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gaspar tries to pull guard but Snowpiercer holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspar drops back down to his feet.
Snowpiercer gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gaspar is trying to get back to full guard.
Snowpiercer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowpiercer prevents Gaspar from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gaspar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaspar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gaspar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snowpiercer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gaspar is trying to keep Snowpiercer in close.
Gaspar working a defensive guard but Snowpiercer passes into half guard.
Well, if Snowpiercer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Let's hope that Snowpiercer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two 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.
Gaspar looking for submissions off his back.
Snowpiercer trying to control the pace.
Gaspar is looking for a sweep. Snowpiercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gaspar actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snowpiercer in particular looking to stall.
Snowpiercer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar trying to control from the bottom.
Snowpiercer stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Snowpiercer.
A lull in the action here.
Gaspar can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar stops Snowpiercer from passing to mount.
Snowpiercer landing strikes.
Snowpiercer taking a breather here.
Snowpiercer looks up at the clock and then as Gaspar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snowpiercer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaspar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowpiercer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Okja Snowpiercer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Snowpiercer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gaspar was covering up waiting for the punch and Snowpiercer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gaspar is trying to control the position but Snowpiercer postures up.
Snowpiercer cracks Gaspar with a solid left hand.
Gaspar wants to sweep but no luck.
Snowpiercer cracks Gaspar with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snowpiercer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowpiercer won't allow Gaspar to sweep him here.
Snowpiercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gaspar working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaspar is looking for a triangle but Snowpiercer pushes his legs off easily.
Gaspar has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Snowpiercer has passed into side control.
Snowpiercer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaspar is trying to control Snowpiercer's posture but Snowpiercer avoids it.
Snowpiercer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gaspar will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snowpiercer working the head with strikes.
Diego Gaspar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snowpiercer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Snowpiercer is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspar is looking to regain half guard here but Snowpiercer keeps moving and retains side control.
Snowpiercer has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gaspar!
Okja Snowpiercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Snowpiercer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Okja Snowpiercer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Snowpiercer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gaspar tries to hold on but Snowpiercer postures up.
Gaspar tries to reverse the position but Snowpiercer maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snowpiercer controlling his opponent.
Gaspar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Snowpiercer controlling from mount.
Gaspar is working to get back to half guard.
Snowpiercer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gaspar tries to lock up and control but Snowpiercer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gaspar is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okja Snowpiercer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snowpiercer 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Okja Snowpiercer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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