PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Burnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Burnbuckle's choice of entrance music: Rocky Balboa Theme. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Snake Hunter
vs
Burnbuckle

193 cm
21
224 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Burnbuckle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burnbuckle throws a body punch but Snake Hunter moves out of range.

Snake Hunter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Snake Hunter lands in his opponent's guard.
Snake Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snake Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Snake Hunter thows a big elbow that misses.
Snake Hunter wants to pass the guard but Burnbuckle is keeping the position.
Snake Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Burnbuckle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snake Hunter is controlling him.
Burnbuckle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burnbuckle has momentary wrist control but Snake Hunter slips an elbow through the middle.
Snake Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snake Hunter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnbuckle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snake Hunter wants to pass the guard but Burnbuckle is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snake Hunter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snake Hunter slips nicely into half guard.
Snake Hunter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Snake Hunter working Burnbuckle over with strikes.
Snake Hunter throws a strike but Burnbuckle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Burnbuckle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snake Hunter is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snake Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Burnbuckle looks gassed!
Snake Hunter stopping the sweep attempt from Burnbuckle.
Snake Hunter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burnbuckle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Snake Hunter works over Burnbuckle with some ground and pound from guard.
Snake Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Snake Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Snake Hunter is in close to Burnbuckle's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snake Hunter 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.
Snake Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Snake Hunter is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snake Hunter scoring with some ground and pound.
Burnbuckle wants to stand and escape but Snake Hunter is having none of it.
Snake Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snake Hunter is working Burnbuckle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Snake Hunter landing with the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter working some strikes from top position.
Snake Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Snake Hunter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burnbuckle's head.
Snake Hunter pushing down on Burnbuckle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snake Hunter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snake Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snake Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snake Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snake Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Burnbuckle's temple.
Snake Hunter slips a nice elbow through Burnbuckle's hands, connecting with Burnbuckle's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snake Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snake Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Burnbuckle's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snake Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
Burnbuckle pushes Snake Hunter off looking to stand but Snake Hunter dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Snake Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Snake Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Snake Hunter scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burnbuckle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snake Hunter connects with a decent elbow.
Burnbuckle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snake Hunter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snake Hunter working the body and head with strikes.
Burnbuckle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Snake Hunter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snake Hunter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Snake Hunter cracks Burnbuckle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Snake Hunter working the head and body with strikes.
Burnbuckle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snake Hunter is working Burnbuckle over with some ground and pound from side control.
Snake Hunter lands a nice forearm strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snake Hunter working the ground and pound from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burnbuckle is not content to let Snake Hunter control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snake Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burnbuckle can do to turn this around?
Check out the look on Snake Hunter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Snake Hunter lands some shots froms side control.
Burnbuckle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Snake Hunter in side control lands a decent elbow.
Burnbuckle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snake Hunter cracks Burnbuckle with a big elbow.
Snake Hunter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burnbuckle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Snake Hunter connects with a decent elbow.
Snake Hunter wants to control but Burnbuckle is keeping him busy.
Burnbuckle wants to control but Snake Hunter postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle is not content to let Snake Hunter control the position.
Snake Hunter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Burnbuckle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Snake Hunter is controlling him well.
Snake Hunter lands a nice forearm strike.
Snake Hunter wants to control but Burnbuckle is keeping him busy.
Snake Hunter is putting a hurting on Burnbuckle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snake Hunter landing strikes.
Snake Hunter scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snake Hunter lands a few punches from side control.
Snake Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burnbuckle down.
Snake Hunter working the ground and pound.
Burnbuckle trying to remain calm as Snake Hunter controls from the top position.
Burnbuckle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Snake Hunter cracks Burnbuckle with a big right hand but Burnbuckle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Burnbuckle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Burnbuckle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Snake Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Burnbuckle down.
Burnbuckle takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dutch Snake Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle is trying to get back to half guard.
Snake Hunter is putting a hurting on Burnbuckle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snake Hunter cracks Burnbuckle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Snake Hunter looks up at the clock and then as Burnbuckle takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Snake Hunter smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Snake Hunter is putting a hurting on Burnbuckle here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snake Hunter scores with a couple of short elbows.
Snake Hunter working the ground and pound.
Snake Hunter works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snake Hunter working the body and head with strikes.
Snake Hunter cracks Burnbuckle with a big elbow.
Snake Hunter working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Snake Hunter dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Snake Hunter works Burnbuckle's body with a nice hook.
Burnbuckle stuffs the takedown attempt from Snake Hunter. Snake Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snake Hunter.
Burnbuckle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burnbuckle has a takedown stuffed.
Burnbuckle lands a nice leg kick that just misses Snake Hunter's sensitive parts.
Burnbuckle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snake Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.

Snake Hunter scores with a takedown into Burnbuckle's guard.
Snake Hunter lands a couple of elbows.
Snake Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snake Hunter preventing the sweep.
Snake Hunter postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake Hunter stands up over Burnbuckle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Snake Hunter passes Burnbuckle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burnbuckle is looking to control Snake Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burnbuckle avoid being mounted?
Snake Hunter is nestled in close to Burnbuckle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Burnbuckle taking some punishment here, with Snake Hunter in his half guard.
Snake Hunter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnbuckle is trying to maintain the position but Snake Hunter is very close to passing his half guard.
Snake Hunter working over Burnbuckle with some ground and pound. Burnbuckle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Snake Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snake Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Snake Hunter there.
Snake Hunter slips a nice elbow through Burnbuckle's hands, connecting with Burnbuckle's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snake Hunter lands a nice short elbow.
Snake Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burnbuckle!
Snake Hunter with the ground and pound from mount.
Snake Hunter lands a heavy elbow.
Snake Hunter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Burnbuckle is looking to improve his position but Snake Hunter isn't that keen on the idea.
Snake Hunter landing shots from mount.
Burnbuckle gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Burnbuckle tries to roll over but Snake Hunter keeps him under control.
Snake Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Snake Hunter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dan Burnbuckle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snake Hunter sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Snake Hunter.
Snake Hunter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnbuckle is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Snake Hunter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Snake Hunter there.
Snake Hunter drops an elbow to the side of Burnbuckle's head.
Snake Hunter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burnbuckle!
Snake Hunter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Burnbuckle looks a forlorn figure.
Burnbuckle taking shots to the head.
Snake Hunter avoids the attempt from Burnbuckle to control.
Snake Hunter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Snake Hunter working Burnbuckle over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dutch Snake Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snake Hunter, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dutch Snake Hunter!