PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Watson (ranked 8144 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Snyder (ranked 3984 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Watson
vs
Snyder

185 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
22
227 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Snyder!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder misses the shot to the body.

Snyder dives in and scores a takedown into Watson's guard.
Watson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snyder postures up and lands a big shot to Watson's brow.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Snyder is proving a slippery customer.
Snyder sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Snyder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snyder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Snyder misses.
Watson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snyder goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Snyder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Snyder taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
Snyder is staying tight to Watson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Watson wants to control but Snyder postures up.

Snyder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snyder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Watson is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Watson tries to bench press Snyder off him but Snyder keeps the position.
Snyder trying to control the action but Watson is working from the bottom.
Snyder advances to full mount.
Watson taking shots to the head.
Snyder lands with some strikes.
Watson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Snyder controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is in a horrible position here. Snyder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snyder content just to control the position here.
Watson is trying desperately to improve position.
Snyder controlling from the full mount.
Watson is in a horrible position here. Snyder smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Snyder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snyder gets the takedown into side control.
Snyder taking a breather here.
Snyder throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Snyder tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder takes a little break here. Watson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Watson is not content to let Snyder control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder just content to control the position.
Watson struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Snyder politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Snyder prefers to stall for the moment though.
Watson is trying to get back to half guard.
Snyder takes a little break here. Watson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Watson is trying to improve his position.
Snyder throwing strikes but Watson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Snyder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Snyder is defending well.
Watson trying to control the action but Snyder is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kyle Snyder has got the better of the ground game so far.

Watson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snyder is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snyder isn't going anywhere.
Snyder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Snyder is looking for a sweep.
Snyder prevents Watson from improving position.
Snyder regains half guard.
Snyder trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Watson wants to pass the guard but Snyder is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kyle Snyder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Snyder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Watson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Snyder scores with a takedown into Watson's guard.

Watson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snyder tries to free his leg and advance position but Watson is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder 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.
Watson working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder throws an elbow that misses. Watson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snyder's guard. Nice move by Watson!

Snyder is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Snyder has his hands on Watson's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snyder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watson is one step ahead there.
Watson trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom.

Watson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Snyder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Snyder has escaped and now he's on top!

Snyder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Watson trying to keep a closed guard but Snyder is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Watson working a defensive guard here.
Snyder wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Snyder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snyder tries to bum rush Watson with a series of wild strikes but Watson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kyle Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snyder looks to land a right hand but Watson moved out of range.
Watson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snyder manages to circle out of the way.
Snyder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Snyder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson wants to stand and escape but Snyder is having none of it.
Snyder wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Snyder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snyder pushing down on Watson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Watson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snyder is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder controlling the pace.
Markus Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyle Snyder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Snyder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snyder 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 John Roberts scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Snyder!