PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Snow (ranked 1878 p4p, 85 weight class) and Beckett Bellwether (ranked 2103 p4p, 91 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Snow
vs
Bellwether

197 cm
31
270 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

180 cm
35
293 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beckett Bellwether!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bellwether. Bellwether circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bellwether darts in looking for a takedown but Snow gets double underhooks and turns Bellwether into the cage.
Bellwether takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Bellwether looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bellwether trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.
Snow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bellwether on the ground.

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura here.
Snow tries to roll over but Bellwether keeps him under control.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Bellwether wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.

Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow tries to get to full guard but Bellwether has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bellwether wants to control but Snow is keeping him busy.

Snow is defending against the submission attempts here by Bellwether.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bellwether is working for a submission of some sort.
Snow is controlling Bellwether's trapped leg to prevent Bellwether from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bellwether trying to mount his opponent but Snow defends it.
Bellwether passes into side control, despite Snow's attempt to control the position.

Bellwether working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bellwether wants to control for a moment but Snow uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snow has managed to free his arm - good work.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.

Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.
Bellwether wants to pass the guard but Snow is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Snow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good shot there by Snow.
Bellwether shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snow but Snow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bellwether shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellwether closes the distance and clinches up with Snow, looking for a takedown. Bellwether pushes Snow against the cage but Snow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Bellwether fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Bellwether persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.
Snow is trying to maintain the position but Bellwether is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bellwether seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Bellwether controlling the pace.
Snow is looking to control Bellwether's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snow avoid being mounted?

Bellwether is trying to work for a kimura but Snow is defending well.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura here.
Snow is looking for a sweep. Bellwether is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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.

Bellwether wants to work for an arm triangle but Snow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bellwether is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.

Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold.

Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Bellwether is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Snow is just riding it out for now. Bellwether eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow wants to control but Bellwether is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bellwether trying to control from half guard but Snow is working away.

Bellwether is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bellwether wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Bellwether is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.

Bellwether looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Beckett Bellwether has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snow defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow is pressing down on Bellwether's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beckett Bellwether showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Snow as Bellwether shoots in.
Bellwether has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bellwether throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snow.

Bellwether looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bellwether is working away from the top position though.

Bellwether is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Snow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bellwether.
Snow trying to control but Bellwether postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bellwether sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Bellwether is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bellwether is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bellwether seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snow does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Snow is controlling Bellwether's trapped leg to prevent Bellwether from advancing to side control.
Snow slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow is pulling down on Bellwether's head. It's preventing any offense from Bellwether, at least for the moment.
Bellwether sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.

Bellwether thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bellwether stays in close to Snow's body and controls the position.

Bellwether drops back looking for a leg! Snow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snow manages to kick Bellwether off! Bellwether jumps back into Snow's guard.
Bellwether is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bellwether drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bellwether jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snow pulls Bellwether in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Bellwether gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Bellwether moved out of range.
Bellwether is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Snow with a body shot.
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Snow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Snow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bellwether sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bellwether will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan Snow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beckett Bellwether is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bellwether blocks a head kick by Snow.
Bellwether raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Bellwether.
Jan Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Snow misses.
Bellwether takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snow jabs Bellwether to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellwether throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Snow misses its intended target.
Bellwether looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bellwether staying out of range there.
Snow tests Bellwether's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Snow.
Bellwether shoots for a double leg takedown but Snow sprawls well. He's pushed Bellwether's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jan Snow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beckett Bellwether.
Snow connects with a single shot there.

Snow sends Bellwether crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Snow is motioning to the referee to let Bellwether up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Bellwether closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bellwether takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow is trying to improve his position.
Bellwether controlling from side mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bellwether 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beckett Bellwether!
Beckett Bellwether decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.