PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 2507 p4p, 303 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 1448 p4p, 201 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McGuire
vs
Snitch

182 cm
36
175 lbs
23 - 11 - 1

183 cm
35
173 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Snitch cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snitch is looking to score with low kicks.
Snitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Snitch avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snitch misses the target.
Snitch works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Snitch with the counter takedown but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Snitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Snitch.
Snitch falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snitch or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snitch goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.

Snitch has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.

McGuire pulls Snitch into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Snitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Snitch postures up.
Snitch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGuire 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.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a looping right.

Snitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is trying to control Snitch's posture but Snitch avoids it.
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snitch prevents McGuire from improving his position.
McGuire trying to control but Snitch postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
McGuire gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Snitch shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Snitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Snitch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snitch lands an overhand right.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body

and Snitch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Snitch has him pressed against the cage.

McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snitch misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snitch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGuire is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Snitch dives into side control.

McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snitch is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Snitch wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snitch is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Snitch is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Snitch's hands, connecting with Snitch's forehead.
Snitch has his hands clasped together around McGuire's back. He's all about the action.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snitch is holding on to half guard well.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Snitch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire tries to break free.
McGuire staying busy and making it hard for Snitch to control.
McGuire trying to control the hands but Snitch won't let him.
McGuire tries to break free.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snitch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy McGuire right now.
What can McGuire do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McGuire trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch biding his time, controlling McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Snitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Snitch moves out of range easily.
Snitch cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Snitch scores with a punch to the head.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snitch throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Snitch is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Snitch was not able to check.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snitch thinking.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snitch throws out the jab.
Snitch blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings for the body but Snitch moves out of range.
Snitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Snitch looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Snitch just gets out of the way.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snitch.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Snitch misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Snitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Snitch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
It seemed like Snitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire slips under a jab from Snitch.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snitch blocks the body kick.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Snitch tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Snitch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
McGuire lands a jab to Snitch's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Snitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire moves forwards but Snitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Snitch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Snitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Snitch.
Snitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snitch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire is looking to wear down Snitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snitch is defended easily by McGuire.
Snitch connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snitch 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Jon Snitch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.