PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ken Snyder (ranked 5451 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I (ranked 4282 p4p, 0 weight class). Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Snyder
vs
ExPeRiMeNt I

157 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Snyder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from ExPeRiMeNt I is predictable there

and Snyder counters with a shoot takedown. ExPeRiMeNt I fights it but they end up in guard.
Snyder stopping the sweep attempt from ExPeRiMeNt I.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ExPeRiMeNt I working a defensive guard but Snyder passes into half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to control but Snyder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to roll over but Snyder keeps him under control.

ExPeRiMeNt I has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Snyder is on him like a limpet, forcing ExPeRiMeNt I back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Snyder breaks the clinch.

ExPeRiMeNt I tries to sprawl but Snyder drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to hold on to Snyder's head to control him but Snyder postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to sweep but Snyder has passed to side control!
ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to improve his position.
ExPeRiMeNt I gets back to half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I gets full guard.
Snyder preventing the sweep.
ExPeRiMeNt I is controlling Snyder's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ExPeRiMeNt I is on top in guard.

ExPeRiMeNt I stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snyder swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder is adopting a defensive guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I stops Snyder from standing up.
ExPeRiMeNt I with a flurry of punches that miss.

ExPeRiMeNt I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and ExPeRiMeNt I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to pass the guard but Snyder is keeping the position.
Snyder wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ExPeRiMeNt I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snyder is looking to stand up but ExPeRiMeNt I isn't so interested in that idea.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing ExPeRiMeNt I from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ExPeRiMeNt I lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snyder circles away quickly and effectively.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snyder is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from ExPeRiMeNt I.
ExPeRiMeNt I throws a right and a left that both miss.
ExPeRiMeNt I throws a hook but Snyder blocks it.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snyder paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snyder appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snyder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Snyder is looking to counter the offense by ExPeRiMeNt I and move into the clinch.
ExPeRiMeNt I throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
ExPeRiMeNt I moves in looking to clinch but Snyder pushes him off.
Snyder blocks a head kick by ExPeRiMeNt I.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ExPeRiMeNt I is defended easily by Snyder.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ken Snyder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Snyder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ExPeRiMeNt I.
Snyder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder tries to counter by moving into the clinch but ExPeRiMeNt I manages to circle out of the way.

Snyder manages to get an easy takedown there - catching ExPeRiMeNt I on his heels. He'll look to pass ExPeRiMeNt I's guard now, I'm sure.
ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to sweep here but Snyder controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ExPeRiMeNt I lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as ExPeRiMeNt I accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ken Snyder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing ExPeRiMeNt I from controlling successfully.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to pass into half guard but Snyder pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Snyder is in guard.

ExPeRiMeNt I controls Snyder momentarily but Snyder frees himself.
ExPeRiMeNt I looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snyder is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ExPeRiMeNt I is still trying to improve position.
ExPeRiMeNt I working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Snyder.
Snyder could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
ExPeRiMeNt I manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Snyder manages to get himself to full guard.

Snyder wants to stand and escape but ExPeRiMeNt I is having none of it.
ExPeRiMeNt I passes Snyder's left leg - he's now in half guard.

ExPeRiMeNt I is working for a kimura but Snyder is defending it quite comfortably.
Snyder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snyder has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snyder is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snyder is defending against the submission attempts here by ExPeRiMeNt I.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to pass to full mount but Snyder defends it.
ExPeRiMeNt I keeps trying to improve his position.
ExPeRiMeNt I thows a huge punch but Snyder dodges it nicely.
Snyder blocking the ground and pound attempt from ExPeRiMeNt I.
ExPeRiMeNt I stalling away here and it's allowed Snyder to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom.

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.
ExPeRiMeNt I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now.
Snyder can't keep his opponent in guard - ExPeRiMeNt I advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
ExPeRiMeNt I wants to pass to mount but Snyder is defending the position.

Snyder is defending against the submission attempts here by ExPeRiMeNt I.
Snyder moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Snyder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Snyder moves out of range as ExPeRiMeNt I strikes.
ExPeRiMeNt I misses with a hook to the body

and Snyder counters by clinching up.

Snyder gets control of ExPeRiMeNt I's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snyder will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
ExPeRiMeNt I won't allow Snyder to sweep him here.
Snyder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt I with a flurry of punches that miss.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ExPeRiMeNt I pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now.
ExPeRiMeNt I throws a big right hand that misses.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ExPeRiMeNt I throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder keeping moving, preventing ExPeRiMeNt I from controlling successfully.
ExPeRiMeNt I 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.
ExPeRiMeNt I trying to control but Snyder is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
ExPeRiMeNt I tries to clinch but Snyder moves out of range.

Snyder throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. ExPeRiMeNt I tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snyder is in ExPeRiMeNt I's guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Snyder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for ExPeRiMeNt I on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to advance position but Snyder won't allow it.

ExPeRiMeNt I is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snyder sees it coming and defends easily.

ExPeRiMeNt I is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snyder is just riding it out for now. ExPeRiMeNt I eventually gives up the hold.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
ExPeRiMeNt I missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt I is keen to just control but Snyder is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I throwing shots but Snyder is blocking nicely.
Snyder keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snyder is not content to let ExPeRiMeNt I control the position.
ExPeRiMeNt I is controlling the pace.
ExPeRiMeNt I thows a huge punch but Snyder dodges it nicely.

ExPeRiMeNt I is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snyder has managed to free his arm - good work.

ExPeRiMeNt I is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt I is looking to take a break and control but Snyder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snyder wants to get back to his feet.
Snyder wants to improve his position but ExPeRiMeNt I is controlling well.
ExPeRiMeNt I missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

ExPeRiMeNt I seems to be looking for submissions.
ExPeRiMeNt I working the head and body with strikes.
ExPeRiMeNt I missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think ExPeRiMeNt I 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt I!