PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikkel Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Snozynsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen comes to the cage accompanied by Super Furry Animals - 'Do or Die'. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Larsen
vs
Snozynsky

187 cm
23
200 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

173 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikkel Larsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Snozynsky!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snozynsky tries for a takedown but Larsen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Snozynsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Larsen tries to sprawl out of it but Snozynsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Larsen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Larsen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snozynsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snozynsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Larsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snozynsky wants to pass the guard but Larsen is keeping the position.

Larsen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snozynsky is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snozynsky wants to control from the top but Larsen keeps moving.
Larsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larsen wants to sweep but no luck.

Larsen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snozynsky stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Larsen sneaks back into half guard.
Snozynsky trying to control from half guard but Larsen is working away.

Snozynsky is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Larsen defends it well.
Larsen wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky throwing shots but Larsen is blocking nicely.
Larsen tries to get to full guard but Snozynsky has control of the leg.
Larsen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snozynsky is working away from the top position though.
Snozynsky prevents Larsen from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen wants to control but Snozynsky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snozynsky trying to mount his opponent but Larsen defends it.
Larsen tries to roll over but Snozynsky keeps him under control.
Larsen is working hard here to advance position.
Snozynsky trying to control the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Snozynsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Snozynsky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Larsen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snozynsky's calf.
Horrible takedown by Snozynsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Larsen which made him look bad.
Snozynsky dives in and grabs Larsen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Larsen pushes down on Snozynsky's head and hops out.
Snozynsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snozynsky throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsen.
Snozynsky ducks right into an uppercut from Larsen.

Snozynsky scores a takedown into full mount!
Larsen tries to hold on but Snozynsky postures up.
Larsen is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snozynsky looking to control but Larsen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Larsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Larsen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Larsen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Snozynsky.
Larsen is squirming around, avoiding Snozynsky's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larsen is looking to improve his position but Snozynsky isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Snozynsky there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Snozynsky prevents Larsen from getting the reversal.
Snozynsky wants to control the pace but Larsen is squirming around nicely.

Snozynsky working for a submission but Larsen is keeping him at bay.
Max Snozynsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larsen is looking to improve his position but Snozynsky isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsen is squirming around, avoiding Snozynsky's attempts to control the action.
Snozynsky prevents Larsen from getting the reversal.
Snozynsky controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snozynsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Larsen is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Max Snozynsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Snozynsky looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Larsen is fending him off so far but Snozynsky persists. Nope, Larsen circles away and we're back to standing.
Larsen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Larsen scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Max Snozynsky has been cut.
Snozynsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Larsen as he avoids it easily.
Snozynsky staying out of range there.
Larsen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snozynsky is looking to clinch but Larsen is avoiding it.

Larsen gets caught flat footed, as Snozynsky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snozynsky looking to pass the guard.
Larsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Larsen, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snozynsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snozynsky forces his way into half guard.
Snozynsky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snozynsky stalling away here and it's allowed Larsen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Snozynsky stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Larsen is trying to keep Snozynsky in close.
Snozynsky stopping the sweep attempt from Larsen.
Snozynsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Larsen is keeping the position for now.
Larsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snozynsky is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Larsen is retaining full guard.
Larsen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snozynsky shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Larsen as he jumps to the side.
Mikkel Larsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Snozynsky.
Snozynsky takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snozynsky blocks a head kick by Larsen.
Snozynsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snozynsky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Snozynsky drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snozynsky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snozynsky trying to control but Larsen is working from the bottom.
Snozynsky preventing the sweep.

Snozynsky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Larsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snozynsky has managed to get both his arms back between Larsen's legs - danger averted.
Mikkel Larsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larsen trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Max Snozynsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Larsen is looking for a triangle but Snozynsky pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikkel Larsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snozynsky 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Snozynsky!