PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bembol Oblaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes to the cage accompanied by Just Like You Imagined. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snow
vs
Oblaks

182 cm
24
200 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
35
190 lbs
11 - 9 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bembol Oblaks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oblaks connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Snow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oblaks.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Oblaks throws a head kick that half lands.
Oblaks darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Oblaks into the cage.

Oblaks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snow uses from the top position.
Oblaks keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Oblaks wants to sweep but no luck.
Snow wants to control from the top but Oblaks keeps moving.

Oblaks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Snow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Oblaks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Snow has passed into half guard!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oblaks wants to get back to full guard.
Snow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snow wants to take a breather but Oblaks is having none of it.

Oblaks actively working from the bottom here.
Oblaks is looking to control Snow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oblaks avoid being mounted?
Oblaks is not content to let Snow control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jon Snow.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Snow!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow scores with a one two! Oblaks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Oblaks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Oblaks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oblaks lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oblaks wants to control from the top but Snow keeps moving.

Oblaks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Oblaks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oblaks lands in his opponent's guard.

Oblaks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oblaks looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks pushes Snow off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Oblaks misses with an uppercut.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Oblaks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Snow misses.
Snow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oblaks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snow if he has to take too many more of those.
Oblaks shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense.
Jon Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bembol Oblaks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oblaks has a takedown stuffed.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oblaks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Snow throws a body punch but Oblaks moves out of range.
Snow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oblaks misses with a head kick.
Snow throws a right and a left that Oblaks avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Oblaks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oblaks lands in his opponent's guard.
Snow keeping moving, preventing Oblaks from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bembol Oblaks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Snow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Oblaks.
A shot to the body from Snow misses
and Oblaks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Oblaks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snow to the mat! Snow manages to get full guard.
Oblaks wants to pass the guard but Snow is keeping the position.
Snow looking to control.
Snow keeping full guard, as Oblaks tries to pass.

Oblaks gets to his feet. Snow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oblaks fails with a takedown attempt.

Oblaks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snow has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oblaks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snow, up you get!
Oblaks slips a jab and a cross from Snow.
Snow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jon Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow tries to bum rush Oblaks with a series of wild strikes but Oblaks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Oblaks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss

and Oblaks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow won't allow Oblaks to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Oblaks has control of the leg.
Snow trying to control from the bottom.

Oblaks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snow wants to control but Oblaks is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks wants to work for an arm triangle but Snow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oblaks is pressing down on Snow's thigh, looking to free his foot. Snow is holding on for now.
Oblaks prevents Snow from standing back up.
Oblaks wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
Oblaks works his way into full mount!
Snow is trying to escape the mount.

Snow defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oblaks.
Snow is looking to improve his position but Oblaks isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oblaks takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Oblaks is persistently looking for the submission but Snow is defending it well.
Snow tries to roll but Oblaks sticks to his back.

Oblaks patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Snow is in bad spot here.

Oblaks is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oblaks is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Snow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Snow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oblaks's arms.

Snow defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oblaks is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow tries to escape but Oblaks has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Snow trying to control but not successfully.

Oblaks is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Snow is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bembol Oblaks!
A very excited looking Bembol Oblaks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.