PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Blackwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piet Snot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snot has chosen Lil Wayne - Drop the World as his entrance music. Thor Blackwood had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 266.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Blackwood
vs
Snot

198 cm
24
290 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

185 cm
31
265 lbs
19 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Blackwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piet Snot!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snot looks for a takedown but Blackwood sprawls well.
Snot shoots in for a takedown but Blackwood shows good takedown defense.
Snot shoots for a double leg takedown but Blackwood sprawls well. He's pushed Snot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thor Blackwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piet Snot.
Blackwood blocks a head kick by Snot.
Snot takes one on the button.

Snot moves into range and clinches up with Blackwood.
Snot goes for a takedown attempt but Blackwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Blackwood finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blackwood misses with an uppercut.
Blackwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snot was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackwood.

Snot darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snot trying to mount his opponent but Blackwood defends it.

Snot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Snot wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Snot is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwood trying to hold on to Snot's head to control him but Snot postures up.
Snot trying to control the action but Blackwood is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blackwood defending well though.

Snot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Snot wants to work for an arm triangle but Blackwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blackwood tries to roll over but Snot keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood wants to get back to his feet.
Snot wants to control but Blackwood is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snot controlling the action here.
Snot works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snot landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piet Snot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Snot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackwood.
Horrible takedown by Snot or perhaps it was just good defense by Blackwood which made him look bad.
Blackwood throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Piet Snot has been cut.

Snot shoots in and bounces Blackwood off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snot wants to pass the guard but Blackwood is keeping the position.
Blackwood has momentary wrist control but Snot slips an elbow through the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snot wants to pass the guard but Blackwood is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snot distracts Blackwood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Snot is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwood has wrist control.
Snot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Snot trying to control the position from guard on top but Blackwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blackwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snot is in close to Blackwood's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackwood keeping full guard, as Snot tries to pass.
Snot wants to control from the top but Blackwood keeps moving.
Snot postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snot trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Snot not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blackwood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwood wants to get back to his feet but Snot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Snot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snot landing some decent shots from guard.
Snot postures up in Blackwood's guard and throws a big left but Blackwood blocks it.
Snot wants to pass the guard but Blackwood is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snot seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blackwood looking to control.
Snot is pushing down on Blackwood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blackwood is fighting to maintain full guard but Snot has managed to sneak the leg through.

Snot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Piet Snot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackwood is staying active underneath Snot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snot throwing shots but Blackwood is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piet Snot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Piet Snot'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. This is the final round!

Blackwood tried to score with a low kick but Snot checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Snot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Snot is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Blackwood will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Snot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Blackwood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Snot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Blackwood rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Snot's guard! Nice work there by Blackwood!

Snot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blackwood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blackwood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwood postures up in Snot's guard and throws a big left but Snot blocks it.
Snot manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Snot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blackwood can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Snot goes for an armbar but Blackwood turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Blackwood.

Snot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blackwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blackwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snot is on top in guard.
Snot trying to control but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Blackwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blackwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snot drops back looking for a leg! Blackwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blackwood manages to kick Snot off! Snot jumps back into Blackwood's guard.
Snot tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackwood is retaining full guard.
Snot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Snot is looking to work some ground and pound but Blackwood has wrist control.
Snot advances to half guard.
Snot throwing shots but Blackwood is blocking nicely.
Snot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snot trying to control the action but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
Snot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snot seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Piet Snot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snot trying to control the action but Blackwood is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snot sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piet Snot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piet Snot!
Piet Snot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, into his post fight interview.