PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manningham Snapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Hanson
vs
Snapple

185 cm
19
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manningham Snapple!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snapple is looking to clinch.
Hanson lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Manningham Snapple has been cut.
Hanson shoots in but no luck this time.
Snapple fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hanson checks it well.
Manningham Snapple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanson shoots in but Snapple avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Snapple looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snapple throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanson trying to control but Snapple postures up.
Hanson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hanson is looking to improve his position.
Snapple content to control rather than advance.
Snapple has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanson is trying to stand back up but Snapple is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapple prevents Hanson from improving his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snapple tries a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snapple sprawls well. Snapple wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Snapple counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snapple trying to control but Hanson is working from the bottom.
Hanson can't keep his opponent in guard - Snapple advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Snapple is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snapple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snapple trying to mount his opponent but Hanson defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snapple blocks the strikes from Hanson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanson is looking to control Snapple's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanson avoid being mounted?
Hanson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Snapple from controlling successfully.
Hanson looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Snapple fails with the takedown

and Hanson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hanson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Snapple.

Snapple throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snapple looks gassed!
Hanson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snapple works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snapple keeping moving, preventing Hanson from controlling successfully.

Snapple pushes Hanson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Snapple instigates a clinch.
Snapple tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hanson stalls.

Snapple turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snapple manages to end up in side control.
Hanson throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Hanson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snapple keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hanson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snapple trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
Snapple works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson wants to control from the top but Snapple keeps moving.
Hanson landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Hanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snapple on the ground.
Snapple has Hanson pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manningham Snapple dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manningham Snapple's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Hanson.
Snapple with a lazy takedown attempt

and Hanson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snapple's guard.
Hanson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanson looking to sit in guard and control but Snapple gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hanson trying to strike off his back.
Hanson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snapple throwing strikes from guard but Hanson blocks nicely.
Hanson keeping moving, preventing Snapple from controlling successfully.
Snapple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snapple passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson punching from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snapple lands a jab to the nose.

Hanson has managed to clinch.
Hanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snapple walks away with a smile on his face. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hanson moves out of range as Snapple throws a body kick.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson shoots and misses

and Snapple counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hanson won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Hanson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapple working away.

Snapple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hanson, who protects the arm well.
Snapple is breathing heavily.
Snapple working the ground and pound but Hanson is defending the strikes.
Snapple avoids the strikes from the bottom by Hanson.
Snapple working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to control but Snapple postures up.
Hanson is looking to regain half guard here but Snapple keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanson misses with a strike from the bottom.
Hanson tries to buck Snapple off but Snapple is having none of it.
Hanson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snapple trying to control from half guard but Hanson is working away.
Snapple missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Snapple looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Snapple looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hanson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Snapple is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hanson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hanson shrugs it off.
Hanson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Manningham Snapple has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hanson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanson punching from the bottom.

That's four 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.
Snapple prevents Hanson from improving his position.
Hanson is positioning himself well to prevent Snapple advancing to mount.
Snapple not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson trying to hold on to Snapple's head to control him but Snapple postures up.
Snapple blocks the strikes from Hanson.
Hanson punching from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanson postures up in Snapple's guard and throws a big left but Snapple blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Snapple has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snapple manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Manningham Snapple will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manningham Snapple's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Hanson misses with a takedown

and Snapple counters with a shoot takedown. Hanson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hanson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snapple stopping the sweep attempt from Hanson.
Snapple in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snapple pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanson is keeping the position for now.
Snapple won't allow Hanson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snapple accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snapple throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Hanson counters with a takedown into side control.
Snapple can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanson scores with punches from side control.
Hanson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hanson landing strikes.
The strikes coming from Hanson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Snapple manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Snapple is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hanson lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanson lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hanson there.
Snapple has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanson is working away from the top position though.
Hanson is nestled in close to Snapple, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hanson thows a huge punch but Snapple dodges it nicely.
Snapple trying to control but Hanson postures up.
Snapple is refusing to be controlled, as Hanson sits in half guard.
Hanson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Snapple falls off balance throwing a combination

and Hanson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snapple won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hanson is working Snapple over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hanson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snapple down.
Manningham Snapple is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snapple is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hanson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanson prevents Snapple from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Hanson there.
Hanson winds up and cracks Snapple with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Snapple trying to control but Hanson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snapple keeps working.
Snapple trying to hold on to Hanson's head to control him but Hanson postures up.
Hanson slips a nice elbow through Snapple's hands, connecting with Snapple's forehead.
Jack Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snapple is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hanson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanson wants to take a breather but Snapple is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Donk. Snapple catches Hanson right on the button with a cross.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snapple tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snapple to the ground. Snapple escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Snapple misses.

Snapple closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snapple has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manningham Snapple!