PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Wolfi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Snyder
vs
Wolfi

198 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusty Snyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Wolfi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snyder moves into the clinch successfully.
Wolfi wants a takedown.
Wolfi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Snyder up against the cage.
Wolfi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snyder just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wolfi scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder can't break the clinch.

Wolfi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Snyder 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.
Snyder won't allow Wolfi to sweep him here.

Snyder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wolfi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snyder has managed to get both his arms back between Wolfi's legs - danger averted.
Snyder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wolfi is trying to control the position but Snyder postures up.
Snyder is stalling in the full guard.
Snyder trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolfi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.

Wolfi working for a triangle but Snyder defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Snyder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wolfi, up you get!
Wolfi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wolfi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Snyder wants to clinch up but Wolfi keeps it at a distance.

Snyder takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Snyder to keep the fight standing.
Rusty Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Wolfi.
Wolfi wants a takedown but no success here.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Wolfi has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder wants to break free but Wolfi has control.

Wolfi manages to break the clinch.
Marco Wolfi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfi keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snyder is stalling here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolfi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snyder tries to clinch there but Wolfi circles away.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wolfi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wolfi darts in looking for a takedown but Snyder gets double underhooks and turns Wolfi into the cage.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Wolfi is controlling him.
Snyder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolfi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marco Wolfi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wolfi shoots and misses

and Snyder counters by clinching up.
Wolfi is looking to break free of the clinch but Snyder has double underhooks.
Wolfi has had enough of the clinch but Snyder keeps him there for the moment.
Wolfi has Snyder pressed against the cage, preventing Snyder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolfi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Snyder walks away with a smile on his face. Wolfi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wolfi shoots and misses

and Snyder moves into the clinch.
Rusty Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Wolfi.

Wolfi breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder doesn't manage to clinch there - Wolfi circles away.

Wolfi clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snyder tries to pull guard but Wolfi holds him up against the cage and eventually Snyder drops back down to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder is trying to drag Wolfi to the mat but Wolfi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snyder prevents a takedown attempt there.

Wolfi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snyder is trying to keep an underhook but Wolfi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Snyder wants to control but Wolfi is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wolfi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snyder is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolfi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolfi's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi trying to control the hands but Snyder won't let him.
Wolfi is trying to remain composed but Snyder is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snyder is not going to allow Wolfi to sit and survive in this position.

Snyder looking for the RNC.
Wolfi is really stuck here.
Wolfi is breathing heavily.

Wolfi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Snyder.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder misses with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snyder is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wolfi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wolfi is in bad spot here.

Wolfi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wolfi avoids the strikes from Snyder.
Snyder is controlling the position but Wolfi somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Snyder seems content to control.
Wolfi tries to roll over but Snyder keeps him under control.
Wolfi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snyder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolfi is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snyder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolfi is controlling Snyder's trapped leg to prevent Snyder from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Snyder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfi.

Snyder throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wolfi was covering up waiting for the punch and Snyder finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snyder's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Snyder drops back looking for a leg! Wolfi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wolfi manages to kick Snyder off! Snyder jumps back into Wolfi's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfi trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Snyder works over Wolfi with some ground and pound from guard.
Snyder is in close to Wolfi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wolfi seems keen to control Snyder's posture.
Snyder prevents Wolfi from getting back to his feet.
Snyder 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.
Snyder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolfi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snyder.
Wolfi is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Snyder wants to clinch
and Wolfi counters with a big head kick but Snyder shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi tries for a takedown but Snyder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wolfi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolfi swats away the attempt to clinch by Snyder.
Wolfi misses with a takedown
and Snyder counters with a body kick.
Rusty Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Wolfi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wolfi.
Wolfi swats away the attempt to clinch by Snyder.
Wolfi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Snyder counters by clinching up.

Snyder jumps guard and drags Wolfi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wolfi can do to turn this around?
Snyder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Snyder has control of Wolfi's left arm, preventing Wolfi from doing any damage.
Snyder throws a couple of heel strikes.
Snyder pulls Wolfi in close to prevent any damage.
Snyder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snyder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolfi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snyder was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolfi.

That's four 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.
Snyder ducks under a wild hook from Wolfi.

Wolfi rushes Snyder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfi tries to pull guard but Snyder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rusty Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snyder leaning against his opponent.

Wolfi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Snyder instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snyder slows down the pace here.
Snyder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolfi has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Snyder showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snyder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Snyder!