PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rolland
vs
Snitch

172 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

166 cm
21
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rolland moves into the clinch successfully.
Rolland is pressed up against the cage. Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolland down to the mat. Rolland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolland is just out of range.
Snitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Rolland is just out of range.
Snitch throws a shot from downtown. Rolland moves away and avoids it.

Rolland tries to sprawl but Snitch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snitch is keen to just control but Rolland is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snitch in particular looking to stall.
Rolland is staying active underneath Snitch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snitch content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Rolland defending well.

Jon Snitch has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rolland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snitch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snitch.
Rolland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rolland misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Snitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rolland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rolland lands a jab to the nose.
Rolland thows a body shot but no joy.

Rolland has closed the distance and engaged Snitch in a clinch.
Rolland works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snitch can't get the takedown.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch is trying to pull guard but Rolland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snitch tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch.
Snitch tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snitch tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snitch tries to pull guard but Rolland holds him up against the cage and eventually Snitch drops back down to his feet.
Rolland is pressed up against the cage. Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolland down to the mat. Rolland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snitch circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snitch counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolland wants it to stay on the feet.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.

Rolland rushes Snitch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rolland tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snitch takes a shot to the head.

Snitch has Rolland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Snitch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rolland tumbling to the mat - Snitch dives into Rolland's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Snitch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rolland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rolland as he jumps to the side.
Rolland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jon Snitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland connects with the punch.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Rolland.
Snitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland moves out of range as Snitch throws a body kick.
Snitch avoids the body shot from Rolland.
Snitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Rolland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Snitch looks to clinch
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rolland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.
Rolland fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rolland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snitch.
Rolland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rolland as he jumps to the side.
Nice cross by Rolland.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolland misses with a hook. Snitch ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch walks into a straight right hand from Rolland.
Rolland throws a poor cross that misses
and Snitch counters with a series of strikes. Rolland will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Snitch does no damage.

Rolland closes the distance and clinches.
Rolland lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rolland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Snitch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolland has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Snitch is persistently looking for the submission but Rolland is defending it well.

Snitch is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolland has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolland manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Snitch is now in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolland struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jamie Rolland will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rolland with a jab.

It looks like Jon Snitch has been cut.
Rolland misses with a wild body shot.
Rolland throws a good cross that connects.

Snitch is rocked!

Rolland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snitch, pushing him back against the cage.
Snitch is trying to pull guard but Rolland has him pressed against the cage.
Snitch jumps guard but Rolland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Snitch wants to take the fight to the mat but Rolland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Rolland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snitch backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Rolland manages to get underhooks.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rolland lands a right hand.
Snitch blocking some punches.
Snitch is working for takedown but Rolland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rolland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snitch tries to keep at a distance but Rolland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snitch looking for a takedown.
Snitch fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Snitch jumps guard.

Snitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Snitch looking for subs off his back but Rolland has passed one foot through into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rolland stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Snitch to get to his feet.
A left lands for Rolland.
Snitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rolland throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.

Rolland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rolland.
Snitch is looking for a takedown.
Snitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rolland gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rolland misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolland prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Rolland clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rolland throws the left hand but Snitch avoids the punch easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Rolland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snitch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rolland wants to stand but Snitch is controlling the position.
Rolland pulls Snitch in close to prevent any damage.
Snitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Rolland keeps moving.
Snitch prevents Rolland from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolland is keeping the position for now.
Rolland is controlling Snitch's posture.
Rolland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Snitch on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamie Rolland.
Jab by Rolland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland throws a hook to the side of Snitch's head but Snitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snitch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rolland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Rolland rushes Snitch and presses him up against the cage.
Rolland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch can't get the takedown.
Rolland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snitchs head.
Rolland prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rolland pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Rolland lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rolland.
Snitch is trying to pull guard but Rolland has him pressed against the cage.
Snitch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rolland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jamie Rolland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Snitch is working for takedown but Rolland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snitch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolland lands with a left to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snitch backwards.
Rolland lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not.
Snitch blocks a body shot from Rolland.
Snitch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snitch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rolland pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jamie Rolland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Snitch fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rolland sprawls well initially but Snitch persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jamie Rolland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Snitch's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Rolland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rolland misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Rolland. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rolland.
Rolland looks to clinch
and Snitch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Rolland.
Snitch walks into a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Rolland sprawls well.
Rolland defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snitch.
Rolland misses with an uppercut.
Rolland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolland lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Snitch is still on wobbly legs! Can Rolland finish him?
Rolland steps in with a hook that catches Snitch right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rolland follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Snitch looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Rolland!
Jamie Rolland is the new bantamweight champion!
Jamie Rolland seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.