PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Snow (ranked 24514 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daevon Killster (ranked 5241 p4p, 481 weight class). Eli Snow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Snow
vs
Killster

219 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

176 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daevon Killster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
Killster thinks about the counter body kick.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Killster gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the cage.

Snow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Killster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killster can do anything to dispel that myth.
Snow tries to score with some ground and pound. Killster controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

Snow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Snow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Killster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Killster tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Killster rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snow's guard! Nice work there by Killster!
Killster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killster lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Killster 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.
Killster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killster is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Killster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Killster.
Killster trying to advance position but Snow counters by regaining guard.

Killster has gone for a leg lock! Snow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Killster's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snow wants to stand but Killster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Killster has Snow pulled in close to control his posture.
Killster tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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.
Snow throwing strikes from guard but Killster blocks nicely.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Killster is looking to sweep but instead, Snow has passed into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snow lands strikes from half guard.
Killster wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Snow misses with a head shot. Killster uses the momentum to regain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killster defends it nicely.
Killster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Snow shoots for a double leg takedown but Killster sprawls well. He's pushed Snow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Snow dives in and grabs Killster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killster pushes down on Snow's head and hops out.
Snow backing away here, and Killster unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow goes for a double leg but Killster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Killster continues to drive forward.
And Killster responds with a good body kick, but Snow manages to step out the way in time.
Snow closes the distance and clinches up with Killster, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes Killster against the cage but Killster circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Killster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Snow blocks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killster as he avoids it easily.
Killster steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Snow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Killster but Killster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snow dives in and grabs Killster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Killster pushes down on Snow's head and hops out.
Killster counters with a body kick.
Snow dives in for a single leg takedown but Killster sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Killster gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the cage.
Killster feints a counter leg kick.
Snow darts in looking for a takedown but Killster gets double underhooks and turns Snow into the cage.
Eli Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snow or perhaps it was just good defense by Killster, which made it look bad.
Killster was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
Killster steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Killster as Snow shoots in.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Killster counters with a big head kick but Snow shrugs it off.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
And Killster responds with a good body kick, but Snow manages to step out the way in time.
Snow shoots in but Killster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killster as he avoids it easily.
Killster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killster pinned against the cage. Killster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Killster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Killster slaps away a takedown attempt from Snow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killster replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Snow blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daevon Killster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Snow tries for a takedown but Killster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Killster shows good takedown defense.
Killster appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killster keeps the fight on the outside.
Killster shapes to counter with a head kick.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Killster as he jumps to the side.
Killster follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killster keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Killster defends it nicely.
Snow tries for a takedown but Killster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Killster avoids it really well and circles away.
Killster throws a big counter head kick but Snow avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Snow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killster's waist but Killster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Snow off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snow is defended easily by Killster.
Killster leaves Snow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snow moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKillster.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow shoots in looking for a takedown. Killster tries to sprawl out of it but Snow keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Killster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snow tries for a takedown but Killster circles away easily
and Killster counters with a big head kick but Snow shrugs it off.

Snow is rocked!
Snow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killster swivels and escapes.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow fails with the takedown
and Killster counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Snow! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daevon Killster!