PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TooReal Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Batyrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes to the cage accompanied by Through the Fire and Flames. Ivan Batyrovich has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Snow
vs
Batyrovich

189 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
219 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

[JMFC] Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, TooReal Snow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ivan Batyrovich!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow avoids the head kick by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich misses with a low kick.
A shot to de liver by Batyrovich. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Batyrovich 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.
Batyrovich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snow.
Batyrovich throws a leg kick which misses Snow's front leg but catches the back leg as Snow tries to avoid it.
Batyrovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snow has time to react.

It looks like TooReal Snow has been cut.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Batyrovich. That's going to slow Snow down.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Batyrovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Batyrovich moves into the clinch.

Batyrovich turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Batyrovich manages to end up in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Batyrovich tries for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Batyrovich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Batyrovich wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is trying to get back to half guard.
Snow is working to avoid the ground and pound but Batyrovich connects with a decent elbow.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound.
Batyrovich working the head with strikes.
Batyrovich lands a nice forearm strike.
Snow seems a little lost for a moment, as Batyrovich dominates the positioning.
Snow is looking to reverse the position.
Batyrovich is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Batyrovich tries to score with some ground and pound. Snow controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow taking a bit of punishment here - Batyrovich scoring with strikes.
Snow sneaks back into half guard.
Snow is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Batyrovich scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batyrovich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Batyrovich works his way into full mount!
Snow is trying to escape the mount.
Batyrovich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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 is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich landing shots from mount.
Batyrovich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batyrovich landing shots from mount.
Batyrovich lands a heavy elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich looking to finish Snow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snow!
Batyrovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Batyrovich avoids the attempt from Snow to control.
Batyrovich with a couple of short strikes.
Batyrovich looking to finish Snow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snow!
Batyrovich dominating with strikes here.
Batyrovich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Snow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Batyrovich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Snow really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Batyrovich is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Batyrovich unloading with bombs!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyrovich landing strikes from the mount.
Batyrovich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Snow is desperately trying to improve his position but Batyrovich has a good base and remains in mount.
Batyrovich controlling the pace for now.
Batyrovich working the ground and pound effectively.
Batyrovich looking to finish Snow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snow!
Snow is trying desperately to improve position.
Batyrovich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Snow's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow can't escape the position.
Batyrovich working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Batyrovich lands a big elbow.
Snow wants to control but Batyrovich is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Batyrovich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TooReal Snow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nice body punch from Batyrovich.
Snow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batyrovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batyrovich thuds his right hand into Snow's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Batyrovich.
Batyrovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Batyrovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Batyrovich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Batyrovich lands a right hand.

Snow turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Snow manages to end up in side control.
Ivan Batyrovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batyrovich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Batyrovich gets full guard.
Batyrovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Batyrovich is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich working a defensive guard here.
Batyrovich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard.
Batyrovich trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snow is trying to keep Batyrovich in close.
Batyrovich landing with the ground and pound.
Batyrovich lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Batyrovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Batyrovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Snow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batyrovich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snow keeping full guard, as Batyrovich tries to pass.
Batyrovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.
Batyrovich is working Snow over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Snow has his foot on Batyrovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Batyrovich works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Batyrovich throws out a powerful jab.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Batyrovich connects with a looping right hand.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
TooReal Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich scores with a push kick.
Batyrovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Batyrovich cracks the inside of Snow's front leg.
No joy there for Batyrovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batyrovich lands with a hook. Snow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Batyrovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snow backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batyrovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snow momentarily.
Batyrovich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snow.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ivan Batyrovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snow walks into a stiff left hand from Batyrovich.
Batyrovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snow blocks a head kick by Batyrovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Batyrovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batyrovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snow takes one to the side of the head.
Snow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Batyrovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Batyrovich.
Batyrovich lands a high kick!
Snow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batyrovich misses with the combination.
Batyrovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Batyrovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TooReal Snow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A punch combination from Batyrovich misses.
Batyrovich cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
Batyrovich throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Batyrovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batyrovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batyrovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batyrovich thuds a left hand into Snow's body.
Batyrovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batyrovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snow was well out of range. Poor timing from Batyrovich.
Batyrovich scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batyrovich thumps Snow with a low kick.
Batyrovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snow momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich throws a good cross that connects.
Batyrovich misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Batyrovich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Batyrovich misses with a few strikes there.
Batyrovich scores with a three punch combo!
Batyrovich scores with a jab. Snow acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ivan Batyrovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Batyrovich takes the fight into the clinch.
Batyrovich trying to control the position but instead, Snow has worked for underhooks and has pushed Batyrovich into the cage.
Snow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Batyrovich walks away with a smile on his face. Snow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to de liver by Batyrovich. Beautiful body shot.
Batyrovich stalks Snow and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snow's face. Snow staggers backwards, shaken.
Batyrovich lands with a nice body punch.
Batyrovich tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Batyrovich.
Batyrovich throws a one two combo.
Snow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Batyrovich lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Batyrovich connects with a crisp jab.
Snow tries to move into range but Batyrovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snow tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivan Batyrovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich misses with the combination.
Batyrovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Batyrovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Batyrovich.
Batyrovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Snow blocks the leg kick.
Snow throws a series of punches but Batyrovich moves out of range.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Batyrovich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Batyrovich is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snow momentarily.
Batyrovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Batyrovich jabs at Snow's body.
Batyrovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Batyrovich.
Batyrovich tries to bum rush Snow with a series of wild strikes but Snow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Batyrovich moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batyrovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snow jumps guard but Batyrovich stands there with Snow around his waist. Snow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snow tries to pull guard but Batyrovich won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TooReal Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batyrovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Batyrovich walks away with a smile on his face. Snow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Batyrovich really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TooReal Snow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Batyrovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Batyrovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice takedown defense from Batyrovich. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Snow closes the distance and clinches up with Batyrovich, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes Batyrovich against the cage but Batyrovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Batyrovich as he connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Batyrovich - just one landing.
Batyrovich scores with the left hand. Snow knows he should have avoided that one.
Batyrovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Snow is rocked!

Batyrovich forces Snow back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Batyrovich.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batyrovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batyrovich looking to slow down the pace here.
Batyrovich lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich is leaning against Snow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Batyrovich lands a right hand.
Batyrovich digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Batyrovich is stalling here.
Batyrovich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Batyrovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batyrovich avoids it.
Snow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Batyrovich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TooReal Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Batyrovich has hold of one of Snow's legs. Snow is fighting the takedown attempt but Batyrovich gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Batyrovich trying to control but Snow is working from the bottom.
Batyrovich prevents Snow from getting back to his feet.
Batyrovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Batyrovich connects with a couple of short punches.
Batyrovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Batyrovich is looking to work some ground and pound but Snow has wrist control.

Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Snow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batyrovich is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Snow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batyrovich defends well.
Batyrovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Snow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Batyrovich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Batyrovich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batyrovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Batyrovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Batyrovich throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich with a nice head shot there.

Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Batyrovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snow is keeping the position for now.
Batyrovich is pushing down on Snow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snow is fighting to maintain full guard but Batyrovich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
Batyrovich content to control rather than advance.

Snow is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Batyrovich pulls his head out easily.

Batyrovich stands up from half guard.
Batyrovich connects with a single shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batyrovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snow at a distance.
Batyrovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Batyrovich cracks Snow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Batyrovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Batyrovich connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batyrovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snow doesn't seem bothered though.
Batyrovich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Batyrovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Batyrovich dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on TooReal Snow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Batyrovich works Snow's body with a nice hook.
Batyrovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batyrovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snow.
Snow throws a solid leg kick but Batyrovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snow.
Batyrovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Batyrovich leaves Snow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Batyrovich swinging wilding here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Batyrovich.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Batyrovich. No joy for Snow on that attempt.
Snow takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batyrovich misses with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Batyrovich.
Nice cross by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snow doesn't seem bothered though.
Batyrovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batyrovich swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Batyrovich is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.
Batyrovich jabs at Snow's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batyrovich lands a jab to Snow's midsection.
Snow avoids the head kick by Batyrovich.
Batyrovich lunges at Snow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snow's hand.
No joy there for Batyrovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batyrovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Batyrovich as he connects with a hook.
Batyrovich looks for the body kick but Snow saw that one coming.
Snow looks for a takedown but Batyrovich sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TooReal Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batyrovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Batyrovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Batyrovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Batyrovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snow tries to clinch but Batyrovich is having none of it.
Batyrovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Batyrovich. That snapped Snow's head back.
Batyrovich throws a combination that misses

and Snow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Snow wants to pass the guard but Batyrovich is keeping the position.
Batyrovich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Snow is desperately trying to improve his position but Batyrovich has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is working hard here to advance position.
Batyrovich content just to control the position here.
Batyrovich connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Batyrovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow tries to reverse the position but Batyrovich maintains control.
Batyrovich punishing his opponent with strikes.
Snow wants to hold on but Batyrovich pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Batyrovich dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Batyrovich cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
TooReal Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Batyrovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Batyrovich putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Batyrovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batyrovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 41:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 41:50
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 41:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Batyrovich! Ivan Batyrovich retains his light heavyweight title!