PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Australian RooMan (ranked 12790 p4p, 22896 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 610 p4p, 566 weight class). Jon Snow told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

RooMan
vs
Snow

185 cm
33
170
10 - 4 - 1

170 cm
43
160
23 - 14 - 6

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Great elbows
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Australian RooMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 6, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow tries to clinch there but RooMan circles away.
Snow tries to clinch but RooMan moves out of range.
RooMan lands a leg kick that knocks Snow off balance momentarily.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
RooMan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow darts in trying to clinch
and RooMan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
RooMan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting RooMan counter with a right hand.
Snow tries to clinch up.
RooMan is looking for a counter combo.
Snow is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow wants to clinch but RooMan slips to the side
and RooMan counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. RooMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow is looking to clinch but RooMan is avoiding it.
RooMan throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow closes the distance looking to clinch
and RooMan counters with a series of strikes. Snow will be more careful next time no doubt.

Snow clinches up against the ropes.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
RooMan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
RooMan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.

RooMan manages to break the clinch.
RooMan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Snow closes the distance looking to clinch
and RooMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow tries to clinch there but RooMan circles away.
RooMan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
RooMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snow tries to clinch there but RooMan circles away.
Snow tries to clinch there but RooMan circles away.

Snow closes the distance and clinches.

RooMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

RooMan gets tackled into the ropes by Snow. Snow maintains the clinch.
Snow prevents RooMan from breaking the clinch.
RooMan is working Snow over against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow misses with the head strike.
RooMan can't break the clinch.

RooMan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
RooMan connects with a right hand. Snow shakes it off.
RooMan with a nice cross.
Snow is looking to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
RooMan blocks an uppercut.

RooMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
RooMan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
RooMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. RooMan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
RooMan lands a jab.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but RooMan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
RooMan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Australian RooMan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

RooMan thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
RooMan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?
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 tries to clinch up but RooMan circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow tries to clinch there but RooMan circles away.
Snow tries to clinch up but RooMan circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A good leg kick by RooMan.
RooMan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
RooMan scores with a decent looking hook.
Snow wants to clinch but RooMan slips to the side
and RooMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
RooMan keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Snow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with RooMan, pushing him back against the ropes.

RooMan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow tries to clinch up.
RooMan misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wants to clinch up but RooMan keeps it at a distance.
RooMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RooMan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
RooMan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
RooMan lands a jab to the head.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but RooMan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Australian RooMan is winning the standup battle so far.
RooMan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
RooMan tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snow! But no joy.
RooMan tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
RooMan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snow on the side of the head.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
RooMan keeps the fight on the outside.

Snow drives through and clinches with RooMan against the ropes.

RooMan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow tries to clinch but RooMan moves out of range.
Snow darts in trying to clinch
and RooMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RooMan looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow tries to clinch but RooMan moves out of range.
Snow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snow tries to clinch up
and RooMan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snow has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
RooMan throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Snow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
RooMan throws a series of punches but Snow moves out of range.
RooMan scores with a jab to the head.
Snow tries to clinch but RooMan moves out of range.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
RooMan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snow looks to clinch
and RooMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
RooMan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snow's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Australian RooMan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Australian RooMan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Australian RooMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
RooMan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
RooMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
RooMan circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from RooMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from RooMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snow tries to clinch up
and RooMan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow wants to clinch up but RooMan keeps it at a distance.
RooMan keeps the fight on the outside.
RooMan throws a big counter combination but Snow scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Danga de danga de dang - RooMan scores with a four punch combination!
RooMan keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow tries to clinch but RooMan moves away
and RooMan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow tries to clinch up.
Snow tries to clinch but fails miserably
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and RooMan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by RooMan as he connects with a hook.
RooMan lands an overhand right.
Snow is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
RooMan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snow tries to clinch up but RooMan circles away and keeps his distance.
RooMan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snow's hands.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but RooMan pushes him off.
Snow tries to clinch but RooMan moves out of range.

RooMan tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by RooMan.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but RooMan uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to RooMan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by RooMan.
RooMan misses with some punches.
Snow misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.

RooMan breaks the clinch.
RooMan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
RooMan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snow momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and RooMan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snow wants to clinch
and RooMan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good exchange - RooMan coming out on top.

Snow gets a clinch.
Snow misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by RooMan.

RooMan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RooMan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
RooMan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow is looking to clinch.
Jon Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
RooMan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Australian RooMan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for RooMan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Australian RooMan!
Our winner, Australian RooMan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.