PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gale Snoats (ranked 314 p4p, 389 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 40 p4p, 49 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Snoats
vs
Jukola

169 cm
37
139
20 - 11 - 0

165 cm
26
155
12 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gale Snoats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats tries to move into range but Jukola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snoats lands a jab to the head.
Snoats is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukola at a distance.
Snoats throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jukola on the side of the head.
Jukola misses the jab.
Snoats misses with an uppercut
and Jukola counters with a right hand to the body.
Gale Snoats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Snoats gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats holds him up against the cage and eventually Jukola drops back down to his feet.
Snoats lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jukola misses with a hook to the ribs.

Jukola jumps into guard, dragging Snoats to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Snoats got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jukola has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snoats has managed to get both his arms back between Jukola's legs - danger averted.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.

Jukola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.

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.
Snoats wants to pass the guard but Jukola is keeping the position.
Snoats preventing the sweep.
Jukola is adopting a defensive guard.
Jukola keeping moving, preventing Snoats from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Snoats passes into half guard.
Jukola is looking for a sweep. Snoats is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jukola trying to hold on to Snoats's head to control him but Snoats postures up.
Jukola wants to improve his position but Snoats is controlling well.
Jukola is trying to control but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snoats tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jukola was well out of range. Poor timing from Snoats.
Jukola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snoats scores with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snoats can pounce on him.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snoats throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snoats slips under a jab from Jukola.
Snoats takes a swing at Jukola's ribcage but misses.
Jukola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snoats scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snoats misses with a lunging right hand
and Snoats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoats just misses with a punch to the body.
Gale Snoats is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Jukola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jukola connects with a body shot.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snoats.
Nice shot lands for Snoats.
Snoats fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jukola digs a good body shot into Snoats's ribs.
Jukola shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snoats throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jukola avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snoats lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snoats slips a jab from Jukola.
Snoats was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snoats is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jukola can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Snoats.
Jukola throws a hook to the side of Snoats's head but Snoats sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jukola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jukola throws the left hand but Snoats avoids the punch easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Snoats here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Snoats moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Jukola connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jukola throws an overhand right that lands on Snoats's shoulder, as Snoats tries to avoid the shot.
Snoats fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jukola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gale Snoats is winning the standup battle so far.
Jukola has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snoats.
Snoats tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jukola manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jukola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jukola connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snoats. Snoats circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
A solid body kick from Jukola.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snoats darts in and clinches Jukola up against the cage.
Jukola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snoats gets through Jukola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.
Jukola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola blocks an uppercut.
Jukola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snoats misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jukola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jukola jumps guard but Snoats turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snoats lands a hook that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Snoats digs a right hand into Jukola's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jukola's gas tank.
Jukola has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Snoats seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jukola can turn it around.
A head punch on the inside from Snoats fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snoats.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Snoats swings wildly with an uppercut but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats throws a head punch that misses.
Snoats tries to work over Jukola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snoats tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Snoats.
Snoats misses with a body punch.
Jukola tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snoats just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snoats prevents a body shot from Jukola.
Snoats throws a punch but it's blocked by Jukola.

Jukola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jukola misses.
A punch lands to the side of Jukola 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snoats with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snoats.
Snoats walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jukola checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Snoats cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jukola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snoats pinned against the cage. Snoats gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gale Snoats has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eero Jukola.

Jukola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snoats to the ground. Jukola is now in Snoats's guard.
Jukola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jukola postures up in Snoats's guard and throws a big left but Snoats blocks it.
Jukola trying to control the position from guard on top but Snoats is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jukola pushing down on Snoats's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snoats wants to control but Jukola is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snoats tries to roll over but Jukola keeps him under control.
Jukola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jukola is looking to take a break and control but Snoats is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snoats slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gale Snoats dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Snoats does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Snoats lands.
Snoats tries to clinch up but Jukola circles away and keeps his distance.
Jukola now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jukola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jukola looks to land a body kick but Snoats moved away.
Jukola takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Good work by Jukola as he checks the leg kick.
Snoats looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snoats is looking to counter punch.
Snoats swings for the body but Jukola moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Snoats.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoats is looking to clinch.
Snoats with a nice calf kick.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Snoats connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jukola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snoats paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snoats moves away.
Snoats throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snoats looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Snoats swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoats throws a leg kick but Jukola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Snoats throws out a powerful jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snoats. That's going to slow Jukola down.
Snoats connects with a body shot that sends Jukola's belly button to the back.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jukola checks the leg kick.
Jukola fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snoats checks it well.
Snoats thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jukola if he has to take too many more of those.
Snoats avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Snoats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jukola.
Snoats misses with a body kick.
Jukola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snoats misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jukola! But no joy.
Snoats lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.

Snoats gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Snoats scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jukola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jukola's elbow.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snoats blocking some punches.
Jukola tries a body shot but Snoats blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snoats.
Snoats misses with the head strike.
Jukola struggles to land a body shot inside as Snoats controls his hands.
Snoats doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Snoats.
Jukola cracks Snoats with a nice body shot.
Snoats makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jukola tries to pull guard but Snoats won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Snoats.
Jukola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snoats.

Snoats breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gale Snoats is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snoats ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Snoats lands an overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Snoats throws a push kick but Jukola slaps the foot to one side.
Snoats throws a head kick that misses.
Jukola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snoats scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Snoats. Beautiful body shot.
Snoats dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jukola. That did some damage!
Snoats attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snoats thuds his right hand into Jukola's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Snoats saw that one coming.
Snoats throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snoats is looking to clinch but Jukola is avoiding it.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Snoats throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snoats lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Snoats fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Snoats lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jukola at a distance.
Jukola scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Snoats showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snoats, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Snoats!
Gale Snoats decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.