PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Pharaoh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manningham Snapple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pharaoh
vs
Snapple

176 cm
21
180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Bio-Tech Industries
Convicted Trap House

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Pharaoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manningham Snapple!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pharaoh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pharaoh throws a leg kick which misses Snapple's front leg but catches the back leg as Snapple tries to avoid it.
Pharaoh tries to land a leg kick but Snapple saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pharaoh.
Snapple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snapple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pharaoh. Pharaoh obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Snapple blocks the low kick.
Pharaoh tries for a takedown but Snapple sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pharaoh checks a leg kick.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses.
Pharaoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that Snapple semi-blocks.

It looks like Manningham Snapple has been cut.
Pharaoh throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snapple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snapple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pharaoh. Pharaoh obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snapple looks gassed!
Pharaoh throws a low kick but Snapple avoids it.
Pharaoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snapple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Pharaoh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pharaoh.
Snapple stuffs the takedown attempt from Pharaoh. Pharaoh gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Pharaoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapple stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pharaoh.
Pharaoh throws a sloppy head kick and Snapple moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pharaoh.
Snapple throws a push kick but Pharaoh slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pharaoh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snapple. That did some damage!
Snapple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pharaoh. Pharaoh obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pharaoh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pharaoh connects with a solid leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pharaoh.
Pharaoh throws a sloppy head kick and Snapple moves out of range easily.
Snapple takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pharaoh goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pharaoh is looking to slow Snapple down with leg kicks.
Pharaoh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pharaoh drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pharaoh with a nice head shot there.
Snapple is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Pharaoh gets to his feet - Snapple follows without any prompting.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that half lands.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses.

Snapple shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pharaoh's guard.

Pharaoh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snapple doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snapple manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snapple trying to control but Pharaoh is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pharaoh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snapple is aware though and is defending well.

Pharaoh isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snapple stacks Pharaoh on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snapple!
Snapple scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pharaoh to see if he's OK.

Snapple tries for a kimura but Pharaoh is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pharaoh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snapple wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Pharaoh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manningham Snapple's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pharaoh thumps Snapple with a low kick.
Manningham Snapple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pharaoh shoots in but Snapple avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pharaoh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snapple can do to turn this around?
Pharaoh throws a front kick aimed at Snapple's knee but Snapple avoids it well.
Pharaoh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pharaoh.
Snapple throws a right hand that Pharaoh ducks under and follows up with a left that Pharaoh also avoids with ease.
Snapple looks for the body kick but Pharaoh saw that one coming.
Snapple is breathing heavily.
Snapple scores with a three punch combo!
Pharaoh fails to land the takedown.
Pharaoh throws and low kick but Snapple moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pharaoh misses with a head kick.
Pharaoh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snapple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Pharaoh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snapple keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snapple misses with a body kick.
Pharaoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snapple.
Snapple throws a sloppy head kick

and Pharaoh counters with a takedown into side control.
Snapple wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pharaoh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snapple managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pharaoh.

Pharaoh is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snapple is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pharaoh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Snapple has escaped the position, nice work there.

Pharaoh goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Snapple has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pharaoh but great work by Snapple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snapple trying to control the position but Pharaoh is working away.
Snapple with the ground and pound but Pharaoh regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pharaoh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snapple trying to control the position from guard on top but Pharaoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snapple trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snapple trying to control the position from guard on top but Pharaoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snapple throws and elbow that misses. Pharaoh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snapple's guard. Nice move by Pharaoh!

Pharaoh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snapple dives on top into guard.

Pharaoh is looking for a triangle here but Snapple uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Snapple is trying to get an arm triangle but Pharaoh is defending well.
Pharaoh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Snapple off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Pharaoh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manningham Snapple's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Snapple on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pharaoh. Pharaoh obviously looking to wear him down.
Pharaoh throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pharaoh.
Pharaoh shoots in and drives through. Snapple sprawls well.
Snapple avoids the head kick by Pharaoh.
Snapple throws a shot from downtown. Pharaoh moves away and avoids it.
Snapple takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snapple misses with a kick to the body

and Pharaoh counters with a shoot takedown. Snapple fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pharaoh tries to free his leg and advance position but Snapple is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snapple is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pharaoh is controlling him.
Snapple is controlling Pharaoh's posture.
Pharaoh wants to control from the top but Snapple keeps moving.
Pharaoh throwing strikes from guard but Snapple blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Pharaoh drops back, looking for a kneebar! Snapple looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Snapple looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Snapple!

Snapple stands up.
Snapple's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Snapple throws a lazy head kick
and Pharaoh counters with a head kick.

That has opened up Manningham Snapple's cut even more.
Pharaoh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snapple will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manningham Snapple has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snapple fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pharaoh avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Pharaoh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pharaoh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snapple.
Snapple takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snapple tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Snapple blocks a head kick by Pharaoh.
Pharaoh misses with a head kick.
Pharaoh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pharaoh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pharaoh feints and then cracks Snapple's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snapple down.
Pharaoh throws a head kick but Snapple moves out of range.
Snapple connects with a crisp jab.
Snapple misses with a body shot.
Pharaoh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snapple takes a swing at Pharaoh's ribcage but misses.
Snapple throws a hook to the side of Pharaoh's head but Pharaoh sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snapple thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Pharaoh.

Pharaoh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Snapple napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Pharaoh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Pharaoh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pharaoh has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Pharaoh!