PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Snarff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Lib (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jerry Snarff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Snarff
vs
Lib

177 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
132 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerry Snarff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bill Lib!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lib moves into the clinch successfully.

Snarff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snarff keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snarff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Snarff really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lib is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lib is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snarff is defending well.
Jerry Snarff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Lib.
Lib goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snarff prevents it.
Snarff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lib tries to pull guard but Snarff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Snarff is trying to push Lib away but Lib has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snarff smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snarff stuns Lib with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lib shoots for a takedown but Snarff saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snarff shoots in and drives through. Lib sprawls well.
Snarff misses with a takedown

and Lib counters with a single leg into guard. Snarff didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lib content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snarff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snarff keeping moving, preventing Lib from controlling successfully.
Snarff is looking to stand up but Lib isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snarff pushes Lib off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snarff throws a sloppy head kick and Lib moves out of range easily.

Snarff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lib stopping the sweep attempt from Snarff.
Lib pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snarff is keeping the position for now.

Snarff had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lib defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snarff swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Snarff working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lib doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Snarff is tightening it up a little... Lib has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lib reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lib taps out! Nice BJJ there by Snarff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jerry Snarff!