PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mercedes Snoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McEnroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mercedes Snoop has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Snoop
vs
McEnroe

184 cm
24
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mercedes Snoop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McEnroe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEnroe lands a head shot.
McEnroe throws the kick towards the body but Snoop avoids it.
McEnroe lands a jab to the head.
McEnroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McEnroe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McEnroe misses the jab.
Snoop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McEnroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snoop manages to avoid it.
Snoop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McEnroe misses with a looping right.
Snoop avoids a punch combination nicely.
McEnroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from McEnroe misses.
McEnroe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snoop.
Snoop throws a right hand that misses
and Snoop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snoop loads up on a big right hand but McEnroe slips the punch.
McEnroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McEnroe throws a shot from downtown. Snoop moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoop ducks under a wild hook from McEnroe.

Snoop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snoop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Snoop content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
McEnroe is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Snoop politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Snoop prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McEnroe struggling a bit here.
Snoop content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snoop controlling from side mount.
McEnroe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Snoop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McEnroe seems a little lost for a moment, as Snoop dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McEnroe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Snoop swinging wildly here.
Snoop moves out of range of the body kick from McEnroe.
McEnroe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snoop moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McEnroe moves away from the strike by Snoop.
McEnroe throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McEnroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snoop.
Snoop swings widly with a right hand
and McEnroe counters with a series of strikes. Snoop will be more careful next time no doubt.
McEnroe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoop darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McEnroe misses with a looping left.

McEnroe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McEnroe lands in his opponent's guard.
McEnroe wants to get up but he can't break Snoop's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Snoop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McEnroe defends well.

Snoop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McEnroe defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snoop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Snoop throws his legs up looking for a submission but McEnroe uses it to pass to side control.
Snoop is looking to regain half guard here but McEnroe keeps moving and retains side control.
Snoop manages to get back to half guard.
Snoop is controlling McEnroe's trapped leg to prevent McEnroe from advancing to side control.
Snoop manages to get to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snoop is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McEnroe is aware though and is defending well.

Snoop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McEnroe defends well.

Snoop looking for a guillotine here but McEnroe defends easily.
McEnroe is looking to stand up but Snoop won't let him.

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.

Snoop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Snoop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snoop has control of McEnroe's left arm, preventing McEnroe from doing any damage.

Snoop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McEnroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McEnroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Snoop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but John McEnroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McEnroe throws a series of punches but Snoop avoids them all with ease.
McEnroe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McEnroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McEnroe throws out a loose jab but Snoop uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McEnroe's hands.

Snoop throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McEnroe was covering up waiting for the punch and Snoop finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Snoop tries to stand but McEnroe is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercedes Snoop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McEnroe pulls Snoop in close to prevent any damage.
Snoop postures up.

That's two 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.
Snoop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Snoop's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McEnroe throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McEnroe does no damage.
Snoop misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snoop dodges the punch combination from McEnroe.
Snoop needs to keep his hands up - McEnroe had a free shot at his head there.

McEnroe gets caught napping as Snoop dives in and scores a takedown. McEnroe manages to retain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snoop content to stall in guard here.
Snoop wants to pass the guard but McEnroe is keeping the position.
Snoop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snoop pushes down on McEnroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mercedes Snoop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McEnroe 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McEnroe!