PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nik Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Your Name Here (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snow
vs
Name Here

178 cm
24
159 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

172 cm
25
170 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nik Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Your Name Here!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snow throws out a loose jab but Here uses good head movement to avoid it.
Here shoots in looking for a takedown but Snow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Here's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snow jabs Here to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Here moves to clinch but Snow breaks away
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Snow throws a leg kick but Here sees it coming and moves out of range.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Here lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Snow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Here throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Here throws a good cross that connects.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Here has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Here bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Here moves out of range of the body kick.
Snow lands a nice looking body kick.
Here tries to clinch up but Snow circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow throwing a counter right hand but Here manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Here closes the distance and clinches.
Here is trying to pull guard but Snow has him pressed against the cage.
Here lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Here tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snow avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Here backwards.
Here is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nik Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
Here can't break the clinch.
Here has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Here pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Here stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snow.
A lazy left from Snow finds it's target.
Snow misses with a wild body shot.
Here takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Here misses with an uppercut
and Snow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Here's knee momentarily.
Here works the jab nicely.
Snow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Snow thumps Here with a low kick.
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!

Here pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Here tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Here.

Here breaks from the clinch.
Here dives in and grabs Snow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes down on Here's head and hops out.
Here slips under a jab from Snow.
Here is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Snow.
Here getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Snow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Snow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Here is able to avoid easily.
Snow scores with the left hand. Here knows he should have avoided that one.
Here tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Here fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Here tries to clinch up
and Snow counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Snow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Snow throws a head kick but Here moves out of range.
Here scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snow doesn't seem bothered though.
Here chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.
Nik Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Here takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Here has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Snow.
Snow leaning his opponent against the cage.

Here manages to break the clinch.

Here clinches with his opponent.
Snow gets underhooks to prevent Here's takedown attempt.
Snow lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Here's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
Here is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.

Here lands a takedown into guard.

Snow kicks Here off and gets to his feet.
Here tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Here uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.

Here fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Snow to the ground. Here is now in Snow's guard.
Here looking to sit in guard and control but Snow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Snow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Here swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Here looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow 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.

Here looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snow is fending him off so far but Here persists. Nope, Snow circles away and we're back to standing.
Snow cracks the inside of Here's front leg.

Snow tries to keep at a distance but Here has taken the fight into the clinch.

Snow breaks from the clinch.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Here moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Here doesn't seem bothered though.
Here blocks the body kick.
Here ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Here. Here circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Snow throws a leg kick which misses Here's front leg but catches the back leg as Here tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Snow tries to sprawl but Here drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Here is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Here is looking for a kimura here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Here is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Here eventually gives up the hold.

Here is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to control but can't.

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.

Here seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.

Here is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow controlling the position well.

Here gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Snow clobbers Here with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

It looks like Your Name Here has been cut.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Here can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Here slips under a jab from Snow.
Here fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snow throws a low kick but Here moves out of range easily.
Snow lets loose with a powerful body kick. Here will feel that in the morning.
Snow thows a leg kick but Here checks it
and Here cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow's corner calls for a 1-2. Snow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Here gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Here connects with a crisp jab.
Snow slips under a jab from Here.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Here.
Donk. Snow catches Here right on the button with a cross.
Here slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Here pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow stalling against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Here is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nik Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Here.

Here breaks the clinch.
Here jabs at Snow's body.
Here tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Nik Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Here has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Snow.
Here doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Here tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it.
Snow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Here shoots and misses
and Here takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Here is rocked!
Snow throws a body shot but no joy.
Here is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Snow ducks under a wild hook from Here.
It looked like Snow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Your Name Here's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A solid body kick from Snow.
Here seems to have recovered his senses.
Here looks for a takedown but Snow sprawls well.
Snow lands the left hand.
Snow throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Here takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Here blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Here.
A jab from Snow does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Here shoots and misses
and Snow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snow misses with a body kick.
Here tries to clinch up.
Here changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snow tries to avoid it but Here manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snow to the ground. Snow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nik Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
Snow lands a nice looking kick to the body. Here takes a step back to recover.
Here takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snow.
Snow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snow moves out of range as Here strikes.
Here might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slapping leg kick lands for Snow.
Snow connects with a looping right hand.
Here takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Here darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.

Here's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Here pivots, looking for a leg kick but Snow is out of range and Here settles back down.
That kick from Snow tenderised Here's leg. Here is trying to keep his angry face on.
Snow fakes the leg kick and cracks Here in the body.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Here.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Here moved out of range.
Here on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snow. Snow obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Here is defended easily by Snow.
Snow is looking for a counter combo.
Snow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Here has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Snow.

Here has taken the fight to the clinch.
Here is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snow is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Here.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Here can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action.

Here turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Snow is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Snow has one of Here's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Snow struggling a bit here.

Here tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.

Here stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snow cracks Here with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Snow misses.
Snow throws a hook but Here blocks it.
Snow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice shot lands for Snow.
Here buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Your Name Here's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Here pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Here tries for a takedown. No joy.
Your Name Here seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Snow.
Snow leaning against his opponent.
Snow managing to block the knees to the body from Here.
Snow is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Here backwards.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Here backwards.

Here escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow fakes the leg kick and cracks Here in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Here tries to clinch there but Snow circles away.

Here gets a clinch.
Here tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Here blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Here wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Here's head.
Here is working for takedown but Snow is calmly controlling the position for now.

Here pulls guard successfully.
Here is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Snow controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Here is retaining full guard.

Snow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Here, up you get!
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Here manages to avoid it.
Here blocks a leg kick.
Snow lands with a straight right. Here didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow cracks Here with a right hand to the side of the head.
Here throws a right hand that misses
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Snow scores with the left hand. Here knows he should have avoided that one.
Here tries to clinch up.
Snow is looking to slow Here down with leg kicks.
Here fails with a takedown attempt.
Nik Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.
Snow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Here avoids the body shot from Snow.
Here moves out of range of the body kick.
Snow plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Here. Snow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Here thinking.
Here throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.

Here drives through with a takedown into Snow's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Here has gone for a leg lock! Snow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Here's guard.

Here is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Here is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Snow trying to control the position from guard on top but Here is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snow postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow had his way with Your Name Here in that round.
The cut man is working on Your Name Here's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Snow misses with an uppercut
and Here counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Here fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Here avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Here tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snow paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Here shoots in for a takedown but Snow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No joy there for Snow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Here dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snow. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
Here drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snow with a hook.
Here has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Snow scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Here misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Snow to counter with a crisp jab.
Nik Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Your Name Here.

Here moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is stalling here.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snow misses with a body punch.

Here manages to break the clinch.
Here looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Snow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Here. That did some damage!
Snow throws a hook to the side of Here's head but Here sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Here tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snow swivels and escapes.
Snow misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Here was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow swats away the attempt to clinch by Here.
Snow tried to counter with a leg kick but Here avoided it.
Here tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it.
Here darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Here into the cage.
Here feints and then cracks Snow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snow down.
Your Name Here has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Here uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snow.
Here tries to clinch but Snow moves away
and Snow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Here fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Here is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
Here swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Here fails with the takedown
and Snow counters with a straight that turns Here's legs to rubber! Snow pushes forward with more strikes and Here goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nik Snow!
A very excited looking Nik Snow 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.