PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Trevis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snead has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Trevis
vs
Snead

200 cm
46
258 lbs
37 - 24 - 0

192 cm
37
275 lbs
21 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 37 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rei Trevis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Snead!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snead tries to keep at a distance but Trevis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trevis tries to pull guard but Snead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trevis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trevis dodges an elbow strike from Snead.

Trevis breaks the clinch.
Snead misses with a combination

and Trevis moves into the clinch.
Snead looks winded!
Trevis working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Trevis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Trevis has managed to clinch.
Snead is looking to break free of the clinch but Trevis has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trevis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Snead uses from the top position.
Snead wants to stand and escape but instead Trevis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snead holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trevis stands up from Snead's guard - Trevis perhaps looking for a knockout.
Snead takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trevis.
Snead throws a series of punches but Trevis moves out of range.
Trevis is looking to clinch.
Snead takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Trevis moves into the clinch successfully.
Trevis is trying to pull guard but Snead turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Trevis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trevis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Trevis.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trevis closes the distance and pushes Snead back into the cage.

Trevis manages to break the clinch.
Trevis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Trevis rushes Snead and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Trevis jumps guard.
Trevis looking for a sweep. Not yet Trevis, not yet.
Trevis has Snead pulled in close to control his posture.
Trevis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Snead avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trevis trying to control the position from guard on top but Snead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trevis pushing down on Snead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Snead won't allow Trevis to pass to mount.
Trevis is working hard here to advance position.
Trevis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snead keeps working.
Trevis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snead can't escape the position.
Trevis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Snead holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Trevis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Snead is trying to escape the mount.
Trevis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Trevis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Snead turns into him and now he's in Trevis's guard.
Snead stopping the sweep attempt from Trevis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rei Trevis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Snead's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Trevis fails with a takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Trevis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Trevis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snead is fending him off so far but Trevis persists. Nope, Snead circles away and we're back to standing.
Snead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Trevis shoots in looking for a takedown but Snead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trevis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Trevis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snead connects with a looping right hand.
Trevis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snead throws out a counter right but Trevis avoids it with no problem.
Snead throws a wild body kick that Trevis sees coming a mile off.
Trevis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snead can do to turn this around?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trevis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevis wants to clinch.
Sam Snead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snead is breathing heavily.
Snead swings for the body but Trevis moves out of range.
Snead displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trevis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevis tries to close the distance and clinch but Snead swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snead misses with a head kick.

Trevis forces Snead back against the cage and clinches.
Trevis is trying to pull guard but Snead has him pressed against the cage.
Trevis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Snead pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trevis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snead is defending well for now.
Snead misses with an elbow strike.
Trevis jumps guard but Snead stands there with Trevis around his waist. Trevis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Snead effectively controlling the action here.

Trevis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevis shoots in for a takedown but Snead shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Snead misses.
Snead throws a hook but Trevis blocks it.
Trevis shoots for a takedown but Snead saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snead throws a body punch but Trevis moves out of range.
Trevis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snead. Trevis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rei Trevis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snead moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Snead takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Trevis rushes Snead and presses him up against the cage.
Trevis can't find room to land a body shot as Snead controls the action.
Trevis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Trevis landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Snead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Trevis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trevis is trying to pull guard but Snead has him pressed against the cage.
Trevis struggles to land a body shot inside as Snead controls his hands.
Trevis goes for a takedown attempt but Snead pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trevis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Trevis takes the fight into the clinch.
Trevis wants a takedown.
Trevis effectively controlling the action here.
Trevis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snead's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Snead breaks from the clinch.
Snead misses the shot to the body.
Snead swats away the attempt to clinch by Trevis.
Trevis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snead but Snead pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snead leaves Trevis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trevis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snead tries to avoid it but Trevis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snead to the ground. Snead escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Snead on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Trevis moves into the clinch successfully.
Trevis tries for a takedown but Snead manages to get underhooks.
Snead missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Snead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sam Snead's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Trevis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snead is trying to defend but Trevis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snead blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trevis.
Trevis controlling the pace.
Trevis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snead does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snead moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trevis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Snead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevis stays in close to Snead's body and controls the position.
Trevis pushing down on Snead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trevis slows the pace down in half guard.

Trevis is trying to work for a kimura but Snead is defending well.
Trevis wants to take a breather but Snead is having none of it.

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.
Trevis stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trevis fails with a takedown attempt.

Trevis takes the fight into the clinch.
Trevis jumps guard but Snead stands there with Trevis around his waist. Trevis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trevis tries to pull guard but Snead won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rei Trevis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevis is trying to drag Snead to the mat but Snead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trevis avoids it.
Trevis is trying to pull guard but Snead turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trevis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Trevis manages to break the clinch.
Trevis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snead throws a lazy right hand but Trevis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trevis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snead.
Trevis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snead scores with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trevis moves into the clinch.
Trevis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snead smiles and moves away.
Snead getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trevis wants to clinch.
Snead connects with a right hand. Trevis shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trevis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Snead smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rei Trevis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trevis 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rei Trevis!
After winning the bout, Rei Trevis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.