PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight kickboxing rules bout between Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 3100 p4p, 343 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 6983 p4p, 471 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasleyiev
vs
Snow

178 cm
34
170 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

170 cm
31
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

World class boxer
Granite chin

Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vasleyiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow dips to his left and cracks Vasleyiev with an uppercut!
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Snow.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
Vasleyiev throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snow counters with a straight right hand.
Vasleyiev tries to move into range but Snow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Snow.
A quick step to the side and Vasleyiev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow misses with a double jab.
Vasleyiev throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vasleyiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasleyiev scrambles back to his feet.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Vasleyiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasleyiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Snow misses with an uppercut. Vasleyiev saw that one coming.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
A little feinted left hand from Vasleyiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasleyiev walks into a jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasleyiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Snow misses.
Snow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasleyiev.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Vasleyiev circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow lands with a shot to the body.
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 scores with a jab to the body.
Snow lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow looks to land a body kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
Vasleyiev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Vasleyiev scores with a kick to the body.
Vasleyiev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Vasleyiev.
A left lands for Vasleyiev.

Snow closes the distance and pushes Vasleyiev back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Snow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vasleyiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Snow.

Snow forces Vasleyiev back against the ropes and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow lands an elbow inside.
Vasleyiev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasleyiev backwards.
Snow lands a nice uppercut.
Vasleyiev misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snow.
Vasleyiev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow stalling in the clinch but Vasleyiev improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Vasleyiev fails to land.
Vasleyiev lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Vasleyiev wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Snow is working Vasleyiev over against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasleyiev prevents a body shot from Snow.
Vasleyiev lands a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev is trying to break free.
A short right from Vasleyiev.
Snow lands an elbow inside that Vasleyiev shrugs off.
Vasleyiev misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Jon Snow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Vasleyiev breaks the clinch.
Snow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vasleyiev slips under a jab.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range nicely.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Vasleyiev slips the punch.
Snow punishes Vasleyiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Vasleyiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasleyiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow blocks a jab.
Snow thuds his right hand into Vasleyiev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Vasleyiev closes the distance but Snow moves to the side
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow tries to clinch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow tries to land a front kick but Vasleyiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasleyiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Snow looks to move away, Vasleyiev throws a big counter combo but Snow just gets out of the way.
Snow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Vasleyiev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vasleyiev has time to react.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow lands a jab to the head.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Vasleyiev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big right from Vasleyiev misses.
Snow swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasleyiev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vasleyiev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snow throws a poor cross that misses
and Vasleyiev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasleyiev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vasleyiev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snow digs a good body shot into Vasleyiev's ribs.
Vasleyiev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snow connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vasleyiev scrambles back to his feet.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vasleyiev's head backwards.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vasleyiev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasleyiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow moves out of range as Vasleyiev strikes.
A left lands for Snow.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vasleyiev takes one on the button.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snow throws a combination. Vasleyiev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Snow connects with a right hand. Vasleyiev shakes it off.
A big right from Snow misses.
It looked like Vasleyiev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snow looks to clinch
and Vasleyiev counters with a good, hard body kick but Snow shrugs it off.
Vasleyiev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Snow throws a right and a left that Vasleyiev avoids nicely.
Vasleyiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
Vasleyiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Snow. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Snow.
Snow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vasleyiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jon Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow drops his hands momentarily and Vasleyiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vasleyiev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow misses with a hook.
Vasleyiev staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!