PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brett Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathew Snorx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Thomas
vs
Snorx

170 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mathew Snorx!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorx throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snorx dives in and grabs Thomas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes down on Snorx's head and hops out.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas tries to clinch but Snorx moves out of range.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Snorx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Snorx moves out of range of the body kick.

Snorx changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Snorx decides to stand back up. Snorx steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Snorx.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Snorx circles away easily
and Snorx connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Brett Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snorx throws a series of punches but Thomas avoids them all with ease.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx misses with a few strikes there.
Mathew Snorx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snorx throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snorx ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Snorx lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snorx.
Thomas is breathing heavily.

Thomas scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Snorx is trying to get back to half guard.
Snorx is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thomas with the ground and pound but Snorx regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Snorx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Snorx.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snorx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorx is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Snorx had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Thomas is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Snorx Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Thomas's back instead.

Snorx is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thomas is defending well though. Snorx let's go of the attempt for now.

Thomas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Snorx's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx tries to keep control of the position but Thomas is staying busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Thomas showing good submission defense here.
Snorx is looking to control Thomas but Thomas is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thomas showing good submission defense here.
Snorx trying to control momentarily.
Snorx is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Snorx dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snorx fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snorx lands with an overhand left.
Thomas misses with a takedown

so Snorx counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mathew Snorx has got the better of the ground game so far.

Snorx stands up and waves to Thomas to follow him.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Snorx counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Snorx.
Snorx punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
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!

Snorx drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Snorx has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thomas uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snorx wants to sweep but no luck.

Snorx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Snorx lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thomas!

Snorx get's back to his feet.
Snorx bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thomas's head backwards.

Snorx closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thomas to the mat! Thomas manages to get full guard.

Snorx is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snorx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Snorx is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Thomas Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Snorx's back instead.

Snorx showing good submission defense here.
Thomas is trying to stick to Snorx's back but Snorx is turning into Thomas. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thomas's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Snorx.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snorx accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Snorx stands up from Thomas's guard - Snorx perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snorx closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Thomas did well to prevent Snorx getting side control.
Thomas is trying to stand up here but Snorx is controlling him well.
Well, if Snorx is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Snorx escapes and gets back to his feet.

Snorx gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Snorx lands a takedown into guard.

Snorx gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snorx lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Snorx circles away easily

and Snorx counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snorx is standing up over Thomas. Thomas looks to escape but Snorx dives into side control.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Snorx drags him back down.
Thomas dodges the ground and pound from Snorx.

Snorx stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Snorx instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathew Snorx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brett Thomas'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Snorx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Snorx stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Brett Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Snorx closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Snorx stands up.

Snorx gets a clinch.
Snorx has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Snorx on the inside.
Thomas letting Snorx take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snorx gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thomas regains guard.
Snorx trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

Thomas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snorx escapes and throws Thomas's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thomas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Snorx decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomas to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snorx misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Snorx.

Snorx gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Snorx.
Thomas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snorx is working Thomas over against the cage.
Snorx lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snorx lands a body punch.

Snorx decides to pull guard.
Snorx wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Snorx keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snorx is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snorx postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.

Snorx decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thomas, up you get!
Snorx lands a nice looking body shot.
Snorx just misses with a punch to the body.

Snorx drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Snorx trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Snorx gets to his feet - Thomas follows without any prompting.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Snorx is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Thomas rather than just go for the knockout.
Snorx throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a high kick.
Snorx throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Snorx rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snorx prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Mathew Snorx is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Snorx scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snorx effectively controlling the action here.
Snorx can't break the clinch.
Snorx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas tries to break free but Snorx pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snorx.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snorx just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brett Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorx digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snorx gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathew Snorx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snorx 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathew Snorx!