PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eljiah Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eljiah Snow will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Simpson
vs
Snow

169 cm
25
260 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eljiah Snow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simpson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Simpson looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Snow swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Snow throws a right and a left that Simpson avoids nicely.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simpson works the jab nicely.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Eljiah Snow has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Simpson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Snow tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Snow.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Snow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snow taking a breather.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Snow tries to work over Simpson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow looking to slow down the pace here.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Snow blocks a body shot from Simpson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Snow.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Snow has Simpson pressed against the cage.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snows head.
Nice body punch from Simpson.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Simpson lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snow misses with the head strike.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Simpson.
Simpson digs a right hand underneath Snow's ribcage. Snow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snow or not.
Simpson looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson misses with the head strike.
Simpson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snow backwards.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snow blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snow takes a shot to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snow tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
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 Guy Simpson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eljiah Snow's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Snow lands the left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Snow, right into the meat.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simpson.
Eljiah Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.

Snow is rocked!
Snow moves out of range as Simpson strikes.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Snow misses with an uppercut.
Snow moves away from the strike by Simpson.

Snow gets tackled into the cage by Simpson. Simpson maintains the clinch.
Simpson is working Snow over against the cage.
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!
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Snow.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simpson.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snow.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Simpson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Guy Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson looking to slow down the pace here.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
Simpson tries a body shot but Snow blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Simpson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson digs a right hand into Snow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Snow's gas tank.
Snow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Snow lands with a left to the head.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Simpson's ribcage. Simpson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson letting Snow take a breather here.
Snow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
Simpson misses with a body punch.
Simpson misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow tries a body shot but Simpson blocks it.
Snow throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow lands a hook that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Simpson throws a punch but it's blocked by Snow.
Snow presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Snow.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
Snow lands a body punch.
Snow tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
Snow pressing his opponent against the cage.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Snow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simpson blocks an uppercut.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Snow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Simpson blocks an elbow strike from Snow.
Simpson misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Snow.
Snow works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Snow lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eljiah Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eljiah Snow's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Snow swings for the body but Simpson moves out of range.
Snow lands a head kick. Simpson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Snow drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Snow misses with some punches.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Snow lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Simpson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson struggles to land a body shot inside as Snow controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Snow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Snow presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simpson tries to throw a body punch but Snow avoids it by throwing Simpson back against the cage.
Simpson effectively controlling the action here.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson tries to stall but Snow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Snow.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simpson slows down the pace here.
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson avoiding damage as Snow throws knees to the body.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Snow blocking some punches.
Snow tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Snow lands a shot to the body.
Snow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow is working Simpson over against the cage.
Snow lands with a short shot to the head.
Snow tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Snow back against the cage.
Snow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
A left hand lands to the body for Snow.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Simpson.
Simpson prevents a body shot from Snow.
A short right from Snow on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
A short uppercut from Snow.
Snow gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Snow cracks Simpson with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow gets through Simpson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Snow.
Snow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Simpson's head.
A bit of stalling here from Snow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snow.
Snow works on Simpson's body with a couple of short punches.
Snow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simpson backwards.

Simpson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Snow.
Oh Simpson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Snow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snow lands a left hand.
Snow creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Simpson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Simpson drops to his knees and Snow pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eljiah Snow!
Eljiah Snow decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.