PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank Fragglerock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snider has chosen i can walk on water i can fly- basshunter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fragglerock
vs
Snider

170 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Fragglerock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Snider!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fragglerock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fragglerock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fragglerock misses with a head kick.
Fragglerock tries to work over Snider's front leg with a kick but Snider checks it.
Fragglerock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Snider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fragglerock throws out the jab.
Fragglerock shoots in for a double leg but Snider sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fragglerock misses with a leg kick.
Fragglerock closes the distance looking to clinch

and Snider counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fragglerock keeping moving, preventing Snider from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fragglerock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Snider's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fragglerock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fragglerock keeping moving, preventing Snider from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snider fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fragglerock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fragglerock throws a leg kick

and Snider counters with a shoot takedown. Fragglerock fights it but they end up in guard.

Fragglerock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Snider defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fragglerock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snider gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Snider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two 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.
Fragglerock working a defensive guard here.
Snider tries to free his leg and advance position but Fragglerock is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fragglerock looking for subs off his back but Snider has passed one foot through into half guard.
Snider is thwarting Fragglerock's attempts to control the position.

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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider wants to take a breather but Fragglerock is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Snider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A low kick from Fragglerock misses

and Snider counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snider.
Fragglerock jumps guard but Snider stands there with Fragglerock around his waist. Fragglerock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snider tries to break free but Fragglerock pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Snider just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fragglerock's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fragglerock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but Snider holds him up against the cage and eventually Fragglerock drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fragglerock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fragglerock being controlled against the cage.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but Snider holds him up against the cage and eventually Fragglerock drops back down to his feet.

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.
Fragglerock tries for a takedown but Snider manages to get underhooks.

Snider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Fragglerock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snider cracks Fragglerock with an open hand slap.
Fragglerock throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fragglerock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fragglerock swats away the attempt to clinch by Snider.
Fragglerock throws a leg kick
and Snider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Snider shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fragglerock tries to roll over but Snider keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragglerock gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fragglerock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Snider really dominated that round.
That's time! Fragglerock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Snider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Snider closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fragglerock counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fragglerock.
Fragglerock tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Snider holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Fragglerock has Snider pressed against the cage, preventing Snider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Snider breaks the clinch.

That's two 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.
Fragglerock tried to score with a low kick but Snider checks it.
Snider ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fragglerock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fragglerock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fragglerock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fragglerock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snider shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fragglerock manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fragglerock has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Snider is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fragglerock.
Fragglerock tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragglerock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Snider dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Fragglerock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snider tries to clinch but Fragglerock moves out of range.
Fragglerock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Snider has Fragglerock up against the cage in a clinch.
Snider just leaning against Fragglerock, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but Snider holds him up against the cage and eventually Fragglerock drops back down to his feet.
Fragglerock jumps guard but Snider stands there with Fragglerock around his waist. Fragglerock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snider just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Fragglerock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fragglerock tries to stall but Snider uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

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.
Fragglerock tries to pull guard but Snider won't allow it.
Snider with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snider putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fragglerock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snider has had enough of the clinch but Fragglerock keeps him there for the moment.

Snider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fragglerock throws a sloppy head kick and Snider moves out of range easily.
Snider tries to clinch there but Fragglerock circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider leaves Fragglerock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fragglerock has his takedown stuffed

and Snider counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fragglerock won't be happy with that.
Snider controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fragglerock wants to control but Snider postures up.
Frank Fragglerock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snider wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fragglerock keeps working.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snider controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Snider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snider 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Snider!
Drake Snider is the new bantamweight champion!