PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Exeudo Oni (ranked 6084 p4p, 512 weight class) and Greyson Snow (ranked 6132 p4p, 515 weight class). Snow has chosen Down with the Sickness - Disturbed as his entrance music. Exeudo Oni has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oni
vs
Snow

182 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Exeudo Oni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greyson Snow!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oni shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick from Snow lands but Oni takes it in his stride.

It looks like Exeudo Oni has been cut.

Oni throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Snow was covering up waiting for the punch and Oni finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oni landing with the ground and pound.
Oni stops Snow from standing up.

Oni decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Snow, up you get!
Oni blocks a jab.
Oni tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snow manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oni takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oni throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Oni drives through and clinches with Snow against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Oni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snow throws an elbow but misses.

Oni turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Oni is controlling him well.
Snow is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Oni decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Snow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Oni forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oni keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Oni blocks the elbow strike.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Oni avoiding damage.
Snow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oni has him pressed against the cage.
Oni keeps control of Snow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Oni wants the takedown. Snow is fighting it off but Oni persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Snow's guard against the cage.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Oni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oni working Snow over with strikes.
Oni winds up and cracks Snow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Oni sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oni working the head and body with strikes.

Oni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.

Oni is looking for a kimura here.
Oni keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Oni stands up from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Snow lands a glancing blow to the side of Oni's head.
Snow lands a jab to the nose.
Oni closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Oni pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oni avoids the head kick by Snow.
Oni uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Oni chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Snow can pounce on him.

Oni forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Oni to work.

Oni breaks the clinch.

Oni shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snow manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oni showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Snow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oni is controlling him.
Oni controlling from the top position.
Snow is looking to stand back up but Oni counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Snow.
Oni is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Exeudo Oni will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A head kick misses from Oni.
Snow throws a sloppy head kick and Oni moves out of range easily.
Oni defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Snow lands with an uppercut that bounces Oni off the cage and back into range.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oni on the side of the head.
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Snow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Oni is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Oni tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oni somewhat.
A big left from Snow misses.

Oni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oni taking a breather here.
Snow wants to get back to his feet but Oni is dominant here and he's now got Snow's back!
Snow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oni. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
What can Snow do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Oni has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Oni is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Snow is defending well though. Oni let's go of the attempt for now.
Oni punishes Snow with strikes from the back mount.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni is riding his opponent, not letting Snow buck him off.
Oni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oni cracks Snow with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Snow from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Oni trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
Oni lands a shot to the head.

Snow is rocked!

Oni is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Snow is still in real trouble! Can Oni finish him?

Oni patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but Oni has full control of the position and if anything, Snow has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oni controls the action.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Oni. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni has good solid back control here.
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.

Oni working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow trying to get back to his feet but Oni is in full control for now.
Oni controlling from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is trapped and Oni is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
Snow wants to get back to his feet.
Oni trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Snow doesn't escape.
Snow is trying to stand back up.
Oni controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snow is covering up but some of the strikes from Oni are getting through and doing damage.
Oni controlling the position well here. Snow rolled but Oni kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oni working for a choke but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oni keeps control of the position easily here as Snow tries to buck him off.
Can Snow hold on?! Oni is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oni has good solid back control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Exeudo Oni dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Exeudo Oni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Oni misses with a takedown attempt - Snow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Greyson Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oni takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Oni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Oni moves into the clinch successfully.

Oni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Oni has Snow up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow tries to circle away but Oni has him pinned against the cage.

Oni pulls guard effortlessly.
Snow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Oni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snow defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oni holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oni working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Further stalling from Oni.
Snow tries to stand but Oni is controlling from the bottom.
Greyson Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Oni is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oni on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oni tries to get out of the position.

Oni has his feet on Snow's thighs here. He's pushed Snow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Snow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Exeudo Oni!
Greyson Snow was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm learning, getting better, and coming back stronger!'.