PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Crespo (ranked 1660 p4p, 197 weight class) and Nik Snow (ranked 743 p4p, 85 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Crespo
vs
Snow

170 cm
32
155 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

178 cm
29
156 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
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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 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Crespo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nik Snow!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Crespo.
Crespo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Snow with a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crespo.
Crespo throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Crespo avoids it.
Crespo cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Crespo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crespo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Crespo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crespo tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snow counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crespo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Crespo misses with a straight left.
Crespo throws a low kick but Snow avoids it.
Crespo moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Crespo with a hook.
Snow connects with a nice looking jab.
Snow throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crespo feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down.
Snow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Crespo.
Crespo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snow as Crespo tries to tie him up.
Crespo stalling the fight.
Snow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow is working Crespo over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Crespo.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Crespo misses with some punches.
Crespo is trying to break the clinch but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is pushing Crespo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Crespo can't break the clinch.
Crespo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Crespo's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crespo being controlled against the cage.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crespo backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo lands a knee to the body.
Snow scores with a shoulder strike.
Snow lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crespo.
Crespo throws an elbow but it misses.
Snow taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crespo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crespo is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.

Snow pulls Crespo into guard.
Snow is trying to keep Crespo in close.

Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Crespo.

Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crespo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crespo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snow has his foot on Crespo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crespo works his way back into a safe position though.
Crespo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Snow's head.

Snow looking for a guillotine here but Crespo defends easily.
Snow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Crespo is aware though and is defending well.
Snow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crespo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow trying to control the position.

Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snow crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crespo - the referee stops the clock and Snow gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crespo. Snow manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snow throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crespo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snow thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Crespo if he has to take too many more of those.

Crespo pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Snow is working Crespo over against the cage.
A short right from Snow.
A nice left hand lands by Crespo.
Snow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crespo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snow is defending well.
Crespo takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow just leaning against Crespo, taking a breather.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow lands a right hand.
Crespo scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries to pull guard but Crespo won't allow it.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Crespo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silvio Crespo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nik Snow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crespo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snow is stalling here.
Crespo can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.
Crespo tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Snow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Crespo misses its intended target.
Crespo tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crespo misses with a two punch combination.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Crespo checks a leg kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Crespo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Snow's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Snow punishes Crespo's body with a nice straight punch.
Crespo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crespo somewhat.
Snow cracks the inside of Crespo's front leg.
Crespo misses with the combination.
Snow was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crespo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Crespo's head.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Crespo throws a chopping leg kick but Snow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow lands a right hook to the body.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Snow tenderised Crespo's leg. Crespo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crespo is out of range and Snow settles back down.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Snow moved away.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crespo throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crespo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Crespo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A nice side step and Snow releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Crespo saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snow.
Snow throws a low kick but Crespo moves out of range easily.
Snow misses with the combination.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Crespo's front leg but catches the back leg as Crespo tries to avoid it.
Crespo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crespo avoids the body shot from Snow.
Crespo slips a straight right by Snow.
Snow scores with a leg kick.

Crespo drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
Crespo is trying to drag Snow to the mat but Snow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snow lands a nice uppercut.

Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespo tries to clinch up.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from Crespo. Crespo gets slowly back to his feet.
Crespo shoots in looking for a takedown. Snow tries to sprawl out of it but Crespo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Both fighters circling a little - Snow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crespo's sensitive parts.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
Crespo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Crespo throws a shot to the body.
Crespo 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.
Crespo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Snow to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crespo.
Crespo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Crespo has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Crespo misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Snow.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Crespo lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Crespo fails to land.
A short right from Snow.
Crespo throws a head punch that misses.
Snow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snow jumps guard but Crespo stands there with Snow around his waist. Snow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snow wants to stall.

Snow manages to pull guard.
Crespo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Snow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Crespo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Snow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo throws an elbow that misses. Snow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crespo's guard. Nice move by Snow!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crespo's guard.
Crespo seems keen to control Snow's posture.
Crespo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crespo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snow trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
Snow is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nik Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Snow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Crespo, up you get!
Snow scores with a leg kick.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Snow misses with a double jab.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crespo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crespo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snow works the jab nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a leg kick but Crespo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nik Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silvio Crespo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crespo cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
Snow has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Crespo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crespo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crespo punishes Snow's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Crespo throws a jab when Snow was well out of range.
Snow fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crespo checks it well.
Snow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crespo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crespo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Crespo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snow scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Snow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snow 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nik Snow!
Nik Snow got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'