PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy Mcsmashenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mcsmashenstein's choice of entrance music: 2pac-When We Ride On Our Enemies remix. Punchy Mcsmashenstein will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Snow
vs
Mcsmashenstein

191 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
29
267 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy Mcsmashenstein!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mcsmashenstein.
Mcsmashenstein wants to clinch
and Snow makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mcsmashenstein really felt that one!
A slow jab from Mcsmashenstein misses its intended target.
Mcsmashenstein scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Jon Snow has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcsmashenstein throws a lazy right hand but Snow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mcsmashenstein closes this distance looking for a takedown but Snow circles away.
Snow checks a low kick from Mcsmashenstein.
Mcsmashenstein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Snow backs up against the cage.
Mcsmashenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mcsmashenstein shoots in for a double leg but Snow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Snow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Snow changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mcsmashenstein looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Snow is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcsmashenstein is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Snow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Snow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Snow wants to control but Mcsmashenstein is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein tries to bench press Snow off him but Snow keeps the position.
Mcsmashenstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snow is looking to take a break and control but Mcsmashenstein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcsmashenstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to control the action but Mcsmashenstein is working from the bottom.
Mcsmashenstein trying to remain calm as Snow controls from the top position.
Mcsmashenstein struggling a bit here.
Mcsmashenstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow trying to control the position but Mcsmashenstein is working away.

Snow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Snow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Snow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mcsmashenstein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Snow but great work by Mcsmashenstein.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Mcsmashenstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snow's cut.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mcsmashenstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Snow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Snow looks for the body kick but Mcsmashenstein saw that one coming.
Mcsmashenstein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mcsmashenstein connects with the punch.

Jon Snow's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcsmashenstein misses with an uppercut.
Mcsmashenstein misses with a straight right.
Mcsmashenstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Snow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mcsmashenstein!
Snow trying to control but Mcsmashenstein is having none of it.
Snow throwing strikes here but Mcsmashenstein is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mcsmashenstein is now in Snow's guard. A big mistake from Snow there, giving up the dominant position!

Mcsmashenstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snow has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mcsmashenstein has managed to get both his arms back between Snow's legs - danger averted.
Mcsmashenstein postures up.

Snow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcsmashenstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcsmashenstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcsmashenstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mcsmashenstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcsmashenstein is one step ahead there.
Mcsmashenstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Snow is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Snow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jon Snow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!

Snow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Snow is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Snow escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcsmashenstein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcsmashenstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mcsmashenstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcsmashenstein throws a big elbow that misses.

Snow looking for a guillotine here but Mcsmashenstein defends easily.
Mcsmashenstein being controlled here momentarily.
Mcsmashenstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Snow is trying to keep Mcsmashenstein in close.
Snow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcsmashenstein is one step ahead there.

Mcsmashenstein looking to improve position, pressing down on Snow's thigh with his hand. Snow seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Mcsmashenstein paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Mcsmashenstein's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Snow picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jon Snow!