PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cassiano Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo The Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cassiano Snow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Snow
vs
The Power

189 cm
22
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Win Nutritional
[†]FALCON CLOTHING[†]

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cassiano Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo The Power!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow misses with a few strikes there.

The Power clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the cage.

The Power ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Power no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snow trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Power's guard.
The Power has control of Snow's left arm, preventing Snow from doing any damage.
Snow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Power wants to get back to his feet but Snow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snow is looking to stand up but The Power won't let him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Power throws a head kick that misses.
Snow with a body punch. A glancing blow.

The Power takes the fight into the clinch.
The Power creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Snow's defenses.

It looks like Cassiano Snow has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow is trying to break the clinch but The Power has him pressed against the cage.

The Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Power fails with a takedown attempt.
The Power takes one to the chin there.
Snow misses with a double jab.

The Power darts in and clinches Snow up against the cage.
The Power using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Snow has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The Power pressing his opponent against the cage.

The Power breaks from the clinch.
The Power looks gassed!
The Power moves forwards but Snow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snow circles away from the clinch attempt.

The Power pushes Snow up against the cage in a clinch.

The Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to de liver by Snow. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps The Power's head back.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Snow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Power is fending him off so far but Snow persists. Nope, The Power circles away and we're back to standing.
Snow lands a nice hook to The Power's body. The Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow throws a one two combo.
Snow fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodrigo The Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Power moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for The Power with that takedown attempt.
Snow throws a series of punches but The Power moves out of range.
The Power moves in looking to clinch but Snow pushes him off.
The Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Power.
Cassiano Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo The Power.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Snow or perhaps it was just good defense by The Power which made him look bad.

The Power instigates a clinch.

The Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
The Power shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snow as he jumps to the side.
Snow closes the distance and clinches up with The Power, looking for a takedown. Snow pushes The Power against the cage but The Power circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Power misses with a wild combination.

The Power gets a clinch.
The Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Power.
Snow misses with a double jab

and The Power counters by clinching up.

The Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Power has a takedown stuffed.

The Power gets a clinch.
The Power throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow scores with a jab to the body.
Snow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and The Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

The Power breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snow keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow shoots in but The Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Power throws a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from The Power as Snow shoots in.

The Power rushes Snow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Power.

The Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cassiano Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
The Power misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

The Power rushes Snow and presses him up against the cage.

The Power manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The Power wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Power keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Power wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Power seems keen to control Snow's posture.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow being controlled here momentarily.
Snow throws a big right hand that misses.
The Power is pulling down on Snow's head to control his posture.
Snow wants to stand but The Power is controlling his posture from full guard.
The Power controlling the position.

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.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.
Snow trying to control but The Power is working from the bottom.
Snow tries to stand but The Power is controlling from the bottom.
The Power has control of Snow's left arm, preventing Snow from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Power keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
The Power wants to sweep but no luck.
The Power keeping moving, preventing Snow from controlling successfully.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but The Power is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Power shoots in for a double leg but Snow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snow keeps the fight on the outside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Power keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassiano Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow stuffs the takedown attempt from The Power. The Power gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Power is defended easily by Snow.
Snow throws a left and a right that both miss

and The Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Power lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Power just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Power manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

The Power pulls Snow into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow wants to get up but he can't break The Power's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Snow stands and steps away. The Power gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo The Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cassiano Snow's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
The Power is looking to clinch but Snow is avoiding it.
Snow is looking to wear down The Power with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snow paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Snow tries to keep at a distance but The Power has taken the fight into the clinch.

The Power jumps guard.
Snow tries to stand but The Power is controlling from the bottom.
The Power controlling Snow's posture.
The Power has a closed guard, preventing Snow from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Power pushes Snow off and scrambles back to his feet.
The Power moves in looking to clinch but Snow pushes him off.
Snow misses with a double jab

and The Power moves into the clinch.

The Power gets control of Snow's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Power will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Snow wants to pass the guard but The Power is keeping the position.
Snow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The Power is looking for a triangle but Snow pushes his legs off easily.
The Power looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Power is looking to stand up but Snow isn't so interested in that idea.
Snow looking to pass the guard.
Snow won't allow The Power to sweep him here.
Snow trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Power's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - The Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snow misses with a double jab

and The Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Snow working hard to break the clinch.
Snow wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Power escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

The Power clinches.
The Power stalling.

The Power's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Power tries to clinch but Snow moves out of range.
Donk. Snow catches The Power right on the button with a cross.

The Power closes the distance and clinches.

The Power pulls Snow into guard.
Snow stops The Power from standing up.
The Power controlling Snow's posture.
Snow wanted to stand there but The Power had control of the position.
Snow is fighting to break The Power's control of his arms but The Power is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Power has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of The Power is proving hard to escape from.
The Power looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snow thows a big elbow that misses.
The Power avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snow misses with a body shot.
The Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Power misses with a head kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo The Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Power has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo The Power!