PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Snow (ranked 24391 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaco Paco (ranked 5458 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaco Paco acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Snow
vs
Paco

219 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eli Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaco Paco!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow misses with an uppercut.

Paco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Snow!
Snow tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Paco thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Snow covering up well under a series of strikes from Paco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Snow's body.

Paco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Snow has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Snow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I really don't envy Snow right now.
Paco is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Paco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Snow knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Snow for a finish.

Paco looking to break Snow's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Snow remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Paco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Paco might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Snow manages to reverse the position and now he's in Paco's guard. Nice work there by Snow.

Snow avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paco pulls Snow in close to his closed guard and prevents Snow from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow chips away with some ground and pound.
Snow throws an elbow that misses. Paco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Snow's guard. Nice move by Paco!

Paco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Paco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Paco trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Paco stays in close to Snow's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paco won't allow Snow to sweep him here.
Paco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Paco prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.
Paco pushes down on Snow's leg and manages to get into half 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!
Paco is just content to waste time from the top position. Snow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Paco slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Paco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Paco looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Paco throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Paco closes the distance and clinches.
Snow is trying to pull guard but Paco has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Paco is controlling him.

Paco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Paco dives in and scores a takedown into Snow's guard.
Paco sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paco with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paco stands up and waves to Snow to follow him.
Paco throws a head kick that misses.

Paco throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snow was covering up waiting for the punch and Paco finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paco is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Paco missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Paco stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Snow is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick by Paco misses
and Snow counters with a one-two to the body.
Snow has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Paco closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Snow's guard.

Snow is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Paco presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paco can't break the clinch.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paco has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paco presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Paco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow avoiding damage as Paco throws knees to the body.
Paco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Paco.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Paco has him pressed against the cage.
Snow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paco with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Paco manages to pull guard.
Paco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paco wants to sweep here but Snow controlling him for the moment.
Jaco Paco has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paco is still trying to improve position.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow won't allow Paco to sweep him here.
Paco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Paco working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Snow enables Paco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Snow manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaco Paco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Snow tries for a takedown but Paco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eli Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Paco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Snow tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Paco manages to move to mount!
Paco controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Snow sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paco is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Snow reverses the position - he's now on top in Paco's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
Snow wants to get up but he can't break Paco's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Snow postures up.

Paco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
Snow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snow stopping the sweep attempt from Paco.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paco scores with a sloppy right hand. Snow should have avoided that one.
Paco doesn't manage to clinch there - Snow circles away.
Snow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Paco gets a takedown into half guard.
Snow striking from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is not content to let Paco control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paco in particular looking to stall.

Paco stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snow to get to his feet.
Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paco avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaco Paco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paco 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaco Paco!