PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karsten Feigel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Snooker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karsten Feigel's chin.

Snooker
vs
Feigel

195 cm
23
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Snooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Karsten Feigel!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snooker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Feigel.
Feigel misses with the combination.
Snooker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Feigel 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Feigel is fighting to break Snooker's control of his arms but Snooker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Feigel postures up.
Feigel preventing the sweep.
Snooker is adopting a defensive guard.
Feigel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Snooker.

Feigel rushes Snooker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Feigel breaks the clinch.
Feigel dives in and grabs Snooker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snooker pushes down on Feigel's head and hops out.
Feigel stuffs the takedown attempt from Snooker. Snooker gets slowly back to his feet.

Feigel clinches up with Snooker and pushes him back against the cage.
Snooker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feigel pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Snooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feigel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snooker shoots in but Feigel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Feigel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feigel throws a series of strikes that have Snooker backpedaling.

It looks like Sam Snooker has been cut.
Snooker is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Feigel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snooker was covering up waiting for the punch and Feigel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Feigel tries to stand but Snooker is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feigel wants to control from the top but Snooker keeps moving.
Feigel throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feigel throws a big elbow that misses.
Snooker pulls Feigel in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Snooker has a takedown stuffed.
Feigel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snooker.

Feigel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snooker being controlled against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feigel looking for a takedown.

Feigel breaks from the clinch.
Snooker shoots in for a double leg but Feigel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Feigel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Feigel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Feigel has Snooker up against the cage in a clinch.

Feigel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Feigel lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Feigel.
Feigel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snooker as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karsten Feigel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Snooker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snooker slaps away a takedown attempt from Feigel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Feigel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snooker's waist but Snooker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Feigel off to one side.
Snooker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Feigel circles away.
Karsten Feigel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snooker fails with an attempt to clinch.

Feigel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Snooker on his heels. He'll look to pass Snooker's guard now, I'm sure.
Feigel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Feigel wants to control from the top but Snooker keeps moving.
Snooker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karsten Feigel.
Snooker misses with a takedown

and Feigel counters with a takedown into side control.
Snooker tries to buck Feigel off but Feigel is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snooker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Feigel.
Snooker is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feigel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snooker keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snooker tries to bench press Feigel off him but Feigel keeps the position.
Snooker can't do much from the bottom here.
Snooker prevents Feigel from moving into mount.
Feigel wants to stand but Snooker has his arm trapped.
Feigel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snooker keeps working.
Karsten Feigel has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Feigel is trying to pull guard but Snooker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sam Snooker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Feigel.
Feigel is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Feigel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snooker smiles and moves away.
Feigel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Feigel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feigel has a takedown stuffed.
Feigel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No luck for Snooker with that takedown attempt.

Snooker looking to score a takedown here. Feigel is defending well but Snooker drives through and ends up in Feigel's guard.

Snooker drops back looking for a leg! Feigel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Feigel manages to kick Snooker off! Snooker jumps back into Feigel's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snooker pushes down on Feigel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karsten Feigel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Snooker'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Snooker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Feigel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snooker somewhat.

Feigel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Snooker can't get the takedown.
Feigel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snooker prevents it.
Feigel tries to pull guard but Snooker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Feigel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feigel misses with a takedown

and Snooker counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Feigel!
Sam Snooker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karsten Feigel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feigel wants to control but Snooker is having none of it.
Feigel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Snooker working for a submission but Feigel is keeping him at bay.
Feigel can't escape the position.
Feigel wants to control but Snooker is having none of it.

Snooker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snooker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Feigel hang on?
Snooker moves to take his opponent's back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Snooker is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Feigel taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Snooker.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Snooker!