PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rascal Donkashane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Snitch
vs
Donkashane

183 cm
23
173 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Hellbent

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rascal Donkashane!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donkashane misses with a takedown attempt - Snitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Snitch looks for a takedown but Donkashane sprawls well.
Snitch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donkashane tries to avoid it but Snitch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donkashane to the ground. Donkashane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donkashane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donkashane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snitch.

Snitch closes the distance and pushes Donkashane back into the cage.
Donkashane is looking to break free of the clinch but Snitch has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Donkashane has Snitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Snitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Donkashane works on Snitch's body with a couple of short punches.
Donkashane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snitch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snitch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donkashane tries to throw a body punch but Snitch avoids it by throwing Donkashane back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Snitch to work.
Snitch is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Snitch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donkashane up against the cage.

Snitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch darts in looking for a takedown but Donkashane gets double underhooks and turns Snitch into the cage.
Donkashane closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snitch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snitch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snitch lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snitch looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Donkashane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snitch is aware though and is defending well.

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

Donkashane working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily.
Donkashane controls Snitch momentarily but Snitch frees himself.

Donkashane looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Donkashane has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Donkashane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Snitch stacks Donkashane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Snitch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane is trying to get back to half guard.
Snitch controlling the position from side mount.
Donkashane is looking to reverse the position.
Snitch just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Donkashane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Donkashane is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Donkashane looking for a sweep but Snitch has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Donkashane wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donkashane tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Snitch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snitch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Snitch scoring well with a low kick there.
Snitch lands a slapping body shot.
Donkashane wants to clinch up but Snitch keeps it at a distance.

Donkashane rushes Snitch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donkashane is working Snitch over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Donkashane tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Donkashane is trying to push Snitch away but Snitch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Snitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Donkashane sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donkashane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Donkashane drives through with a takedown into Snitch's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Donkashane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Donkashane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snitch pulls Donkashane in close to prevent any damage.

Donkashane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Snitch dives on top into guard.

Donkashane throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Snitch escapes and throws Donkashane's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Donkashane being controlled for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane is trying to get back to half guard.
Snitch is chipping away with strikes.
Snitch remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
A control attempt from Donkashane but he's now mounted!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkashane is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Donkashane looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Snitch prevents Donkashane from getting the reversal.
Snitch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Donkashane tries to reverse the position but Snitch maintains control.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Donkashane is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
Donkashane tries to hold on but Snitch postures up.
Donkashane regains half guard.
Snitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donkashane is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Snitch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Snitch's back!
I really don't envy Snitch right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snitch.
Donkashane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rascal Donkashane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Donkashane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Snitch quickly recovers to half guard.

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

Donkashane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snitch sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch tries to get to full guard but Donkashane has control of the leg.
Donkashane is looking to take a break and control but Snitch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donkashane thows a huge punch but Snitch dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donkashane trying to control but Snitch is working from the bottom.
Donkashane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snitch is keeping the position for now.
Snitch keeping moving, preventing Donkashane from controlling successfully.
Donkashane wants to stand but Snitch has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Donkashane postures up.
Donkashane advances to half guard.
Donkashane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
Nice strikes from Donkashane there.

Donkashane wants to work for an arm triangle but Snitch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donkashane can do to turn this around?
Donkashane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Donkashane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snitch trying to hold on to Donkashane's head to control him but Donkashane postures up.
Snitch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Donkashane is nestled in close to Snitch, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Donkashane is just content to waste time from the top position. Snitch takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Snitch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donkashane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Donkashane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Donkashane wants to control from the top but Snitch keeps moving.
Donkashane throwing strikes from guard but Snitch blocks nicely.
Snitch has control of Donkashane's left arm, preventing Donkashane from doing any damage.
Donkashane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snitch's guard.
Snitch is refusing to be controlled, as Donkashane sits in half guard.
Snitch is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Westside Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.

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

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.
Snitch is not content to let Donkashane control the position.

Donkashane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snitch defends it well.
Donkashane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Donkashane trying to work for an americana but Snitch has managed to regain full guard.
Snitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rascal Donkashane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rascal Donkashane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch keeping full guard, as Donkashane tries to pass.
Donkashane throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rascal Donkashane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snitch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Jon Snitch thanked the fans post fight for their support.