PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cuddles Snuggles (ranked 6283 p4p, 251 weight class) and Ade Absame (ranked 6705 p4p, 254 weight class). The key to victory for Cuddles Snuggles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Snuggles
vs
Absame

168 cm
19
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

166 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Urban Fighter
Sportivité

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cuddles Snuggles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ade Absame!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Absame scores with a jab to the jaw.

Snuggles closes the distance and clinches.
Absame wants to get back to striking at distance but Snuggles won't allow it.
Absame goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snuggles prevents it.
Snuggles misses with the head strike.
Snuggles can't get the takedown.
Absame has Snuggles pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snuggles manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snuggles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Absame has had enough of the clinch but Snuggles keeps him there for the moment.
Absame blocks a body shot from Snuggles.

Absame manages to break the clinch.

Snuggles instigates a clinch.
Snuggles lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Absame or not.
Absame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snuggles prevents Absame from breaking the clinch.
Snuggles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame has had enough of the clinch but Snuggles keeps him there for the moment.
Snuggles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cuddles Snuggles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ade Absame.

Snuggles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Absame clear over his head and slammed him 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!

Absame showing good submission defense here.
A lull in the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Absame wants to escape the position.

Snuggles looking for the choke from the back.

Snuggles has got his arm under Absame's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Absame has spun round into Snuggles's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Absame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snuggles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Absame throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snuggles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Absame drops back looking for a leg! Snuggles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snuggles manages to kick Absame off! Absame jumps back into Snuggles's guard.
Snuggles is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame trying to control but Snuggles is working from the bottom.
Absame wants to pass the guard but Snuggles is keeping the position.
Absame throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Absame throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Snuggles is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Absame is aware though and is defending well.

Snuggles is looking for a triangle but Absame pushes his legs off easily.
Absame trying to control but Snuggles is working from the bottom.
Snuggles managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuggles has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Absame trying to control but Snuggles is working from the bottom.
Absame with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snuggles keeping moving, preventing Absame from controlling successfully.
Absame has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snuggles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Absame slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Absame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snuggles keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Absame working away.

Absame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snuggles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Snuggles is trying to control Absame's posture but Absame avoids it.

Absame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Absame is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snuggles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I wouldn't like to be where Snuggles is right now.
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 Cuddles Snuggles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Snuggles wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Absame.
A quick step to the side and Snuggles tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Absame cracks Snuggles with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snuggles tries to close the distance and clinch but Absame swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snuggles tries to clinch up but Absame circles away and keeps his distance.
Absame throws a series of punches but Snuggles moves out of range.
Absame throws a jab when Snuggles was well out of range.
Snuggles moves out of range as Absame strikes.
Absame throws a right hand that Snuggles ducks under and follows up with a left that Snuggles also avoids with ease.
Absame just misses with a punch to the body.
Snuggles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Absame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Absame fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snuggles looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Absame misses with a two punch combination.
Snuggles moves away from the strike by Absame.

Snuggles moves into range and clinches up with Absame.
Snuggles lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Absame.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Snuggles as Absame tries to tie him up.
Snuggles misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuggles lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Absame is trying to push Snuggles away but Snuggles has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Absame is looking to control Snuggles's arms but Snuggles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Absame has his back to the cage.
Absame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Absame gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Snuggles regains guard.
Absame postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Absame postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snuggles holds on and takes a little breather.

Snuggles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Absame defends well.
Snuggles trying to keep a closed guard but Absame is proving a slippery customer.
Absame works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Absame is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snuggles sees it coming and defends easily.

Absame is looking for a kimura but Snuggles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Absame to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Absame is thwarting Snuggles's attempts to control the position.

Absame seems to be working for a kimura but Snuggles defends the submission attempt.

Absame 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.
Absame is breathing heavily.
Snuggles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Absame missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Absame wants to take a breather but Snuggles is having none of it.
Snuggles controlling the position well.
Snuggles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Absame is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snuggles wants to improve his position but Absame is controlling well.

Absame seems to be working for a kimura but Snuggles defends the submission attempt.
Absame not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Snuggles is controlling Absame's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Absame is thwarting Snuggles's attempts to control the position.

Absame is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Absame is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snuggles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Absame is working away from the top position though.

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.
Snuggles is trying to control but Absame manages to pass to mount!

Absame jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Snuggles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Snuggles is looking for a sweep.
Absame has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Absame fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Snuggles managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Absame.
Snuggles can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Absame looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snuggles is trying to control Absame's posture but Absame avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ade Absame showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Absame fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snuggles manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Absame. Those never looked like landing.
The fighters circling - Absame throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Absame jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Absame throws a looping overhand right but Snuggles ducks down to avoid it.
Ade Absame is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snuggles tries to clinch up but Absame circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Absame, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Absame cracks a nice hook into Snuggles's ribs.
Ade Absame seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snuggles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Absame.
Absame is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snuggles walks into a left hand.
Snuggles tries to clinch up

and Absame counters with a nice double leg into side control. Snuggles won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Absame tries for a kimura but Snuggles is defending well.
Absame takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snuggles is looking to reverse the position.
Absame trying to control the position but Snuggles is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuggles wants to control but Absame postures up.
Absame sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Snuggles is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Absame is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Snuggles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Absame tries for a kimura but Snuggles is defending well.

Absame tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Absame throws an elbow but Snuggles slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snuggles is trying to improve his position.
Snuggles wants to control but Absame postures up.

Absame thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Snuggles manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snuggles content to control rather than advance.
Snuggles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Absame does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Absame looking for submissions off his back.
Snuggles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Snuggles is working for a submission of some sort.

Absame looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snuggles in particular looking to stall.
Snuggles is trying to control. Absame wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snuggles is really struggling to control Absame but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Absame wants to improve his position but Snuggles is controlling well.
Snuggles trying to control the pace.
Absame is looking to improve his 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.
Snuggles content to control rather than advance.
Absame wants to get back to full guard.
Snuggles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Absame does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Absame is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Absame is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Snuggles controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Absame misses with a hook. Snuggles ducked under it nicely.
Absame looks to land a left hand but Snuggles moved out of range nicely.
Snuggles is looking to clinch but Absame is avoiding it.
Snuggles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ade Absame comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Absame 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ade Absame!
Ade Absame managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.