PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blair Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snoop Lion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lion has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Snoop Lion is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Darrow
vs
Lion

167 cm
21
146 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

170 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Blair Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Snoop Lion!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lion tries to clinch up.
As Lion looks to move away, Darrow throws a big counter combo bu Lion just gets out of the way.
Lion on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Snoop Lion has been cut.
Lion shoots in but Darrow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
Darrow scores with a jab.
Lion closes the distance looking to clinch
and Darrow counters with a right hand to the body.
Lion takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Darrow - just one landing.
Darrow cracks the inside of Lion's front leg.
Lion swinging wildly here.
Lion is looking to clinch but Darrow is avoiding it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lion has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Darrow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lion with that takedown attempt.
Lion looks to clinch
and Darrow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lion thinking.
Lion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lion tries for a takedown but Darrow circles away easily
and Darrow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Blair Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Snoop Lion.
Darrow connects with a body shot.
Darrow misses with a body shot.

Darrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow misses with a body punch.
Lion jumps guard but Darrow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Darrow presses Lion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lion looks winded!
Lion wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lion looking for a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Darrow.
Darrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lion.
Darrow lands with a left to the head.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lion.
Lion is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Darrow pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Darrow fails to land.
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Lion has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Darrow avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lion drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darrow throws a punch but it's blocked by Lion.
Lion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Darrow after a bit of a struggle.
Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Lion gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Darrow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lion is one step ahead there.
Lion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lion has gone for a leg lock! Darrow slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lion's guard.
Darrow sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Lion is looking for a triangle but Darrow pushes his legs off easily.

Lion working for a triangle but Darrow defends it easily.
Darrow stays in close to Lion's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Darrow clinches up against the cage.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Darrow prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lion looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Darrow presses Lion against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Lion.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Lion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Lion controls his hands.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Lion controls the action.
Darrow scores with a shot to the side of Lion's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blair Darrow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Snoop Lion's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Darrow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lion shoots for a takedown but Darrow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lion moves into the clinch.
Darrow gets through Lion's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lions head.

Lion is rocked!
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lion is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lion! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Darrow is unloading with more strikes now! Lion drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blair Darrow!
Snoop Lion spoke after the fight, saying 'Time to hit a blunt... puts everything in perspective...'.