PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Nik Snow (ranked 2509 p4p, 2400 weight class) and Addition BySubtraction (ranked 265 p4p, 253 weight class). BySubtraction comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lay My Claim kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Snow
vs
BySubtraction

178 cm
44
156
29 - 17 - 4

169 cm
34
155
24 - 10 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

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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 29 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nik Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addition BySubtraction!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
BySubtraction takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow lands a head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Snow tried to score with a low kick but BySubtraction checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
Snow scores with the left hand. BySubtraction knows he should have avoided that one.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Snow.
The crowd cheers as Snow lands an impressive looking overhand right. BySubtraction doesn't seem phased though.
Snow throws out a loose jab but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Snow with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
BySubtraction takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BySubtraction throws out a leg kick but Snow moves out of range and BySubtraction only half commits.
A head kick from Snow lands but BySubtraction takes it in his stride.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BySubtraction listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snow swinging wildly here.
Snow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slow jab from BySubtraction misses its intended target.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! BySubtraction crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Snow - the referee stops the clock and BySubtraction gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Snow. BySubtraction manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and BySubtraction moves out of range easily.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
BySubtraction doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow throws a nice outside leg kick.
BySubtraction checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
BySubtraction is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
BySubtraction throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands with an overhand left.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at BySubtraction's knee but BySubtraction avoids it well.
Nice shot by Snow.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow scores with a hook to the body. BySubtraction takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
BySubtraction throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
BySubtraction lands a body shot.
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Snow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
BySubtraction has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with BySubtraction's head.
BySubtraction missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

BySubtraction clinches.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BySubtraction's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow is trying to force a seperation but BySubtraction has the dominant position.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Snow.

Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow throws a leg kick but BySubtraction sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow dominated that round.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

BySubtraction fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

BySubtraction clinches up against the ropes.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Nik Snow has been cut.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses with a knee strike.
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

BySubtraction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
BySubtraction steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lands with a nice body punch.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
BySubtraction takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction throws out a loose jab but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow tried to counter with a leg kick but BySubtraction avoided it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Snow misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Snow is out of range.
Snow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snow slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
BySubtraction lands with a right hand.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by BySubtraction.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - BySubtraction throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
BySubtraction lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction slips a jab from Snow.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Snow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Good shot there by BySubtraction.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snow.
Snow is looking to score with low kicks.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
BySubtraction looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab from Snow.

BySubtraction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the ropes.
BySubtraction lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Snow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow throws a head kick but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BySubtraction blocks a leg kick.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Addition BySubtraction showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nik Snow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

BySubtraction uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Snow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt BySubtraction.
Snow looks to land a left hand but BySubtraction moved out of range nicely.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

BySubtraction moves into the clinch.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
BySubtraction lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Snow breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction scores with a shot to the body.
BySubtraction avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Snow finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction lands the left hand.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Nice uppercut lands for BySubtraction. That snapped Snow's head back.
Snow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but BySubtraction circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
A shot to the liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
BySubtraction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on BySubtraction. That did some damage!
BySubtraction moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
BySubtraction shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction misses with a right hand
and Snow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab by BySubtraction.
Nik Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
BySubtraction misses with a straight right.
Snow lands a lovely overhand right.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow defending well as BySubtraction loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It appears Snow was looking to counter with a kick there.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Snow blocks a jab.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Snow throws a low kick, looking for BySubtraction's leg but BySubtraction calmly moves out of range.
BySubtraction fails with an attempt to clinch.
BySubtraction has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
BySubtraction takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract BySubtraction.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
A combination from BySubtraction does no damage.
BySubtraction's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
BySubtraction changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
BySubtraction needs to keep his hands up - Snow had a free shot at his head there.
A punch lands to the side of Snow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snow lands a body shot.
BySubtraction throws a predictable looking body shot
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Snow misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BySubtraction closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
BySubtraction throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Snow is looking to counter punch.
BySubtraction wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Snow misses its target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nik Snow.
I think Snow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!