PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Ohanian (ranked 2131 p4p, 267 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 3195 p4p, 368 weight class). Ohanian comes into the arena with The Eternals - Wrath of Zeus blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Snitch's choice of entrance music: I Wanna Rock. Jon Snitch acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Ohanian
vs
Snitch

181 cm
30
179 lbs
13 - 19 - 0

183 cm
37
173 lbs
24 - 20 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Good 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 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alen Ohanian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Snitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ohanian misses with an uppercut. Snitch saw that one coming.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Snitch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ohanian in his tracks.
Snitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ohanian at a distance.
Ohanian connects with a crisp jab.
Snitch shoots in but no luck this time.
A bone on bone clash there as Ohanian blocks the leg kick.

Ohanian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.

Ohanian seems to be working for a kimura but Snitch defends the submission attempt.
Snitch is looking to control Ohanian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Snitch avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch is refusing to be controlled, as Ohanian sits in half guard.

Ohanian seems to be working for a kimura but Snitch defends the submission attempt.
Snitch keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Ohanian is looking for a kimura but Snitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohanian to get the leverage.
Ohanian prevents Snitch from improving his position.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Ohanian is working for a kimura but Snitch is defending it quite comfortably.
Snitch gets back to full guard.
Ohanian looking to pass the guard.
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snitch is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ohanian throws a right hand that misses
and Snitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch leaves Ohanian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snitch misses with a hook.
Ohanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ohanian throws the left hand but Snitch avoids the punch easily.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Snitch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ohanian.
Snitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ohanian misses with a looping right.
Ohanian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ohanian closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Snitch misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Ohanian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snitch moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Ohanian takes one on the button.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohanian lands with a nice body punch.
Ohanian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ohanian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ohanian defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.
Ohanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ohanian throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Ohanian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Ohanian fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snitch sprawls well initially but Ohanian persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Snitch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Snitch is pulling down on Ohanian's head to control his posture.
Snitch wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Snitch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Snitch moves into range and clinches up with Ohanian.
The referee calls for Snitch to work.

Snitch lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ohanian wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch wants to pass the guard but Ohanian is defending well.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ohanian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Snitch wants to control from the top but Ohanian keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ohanian throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Good shot there by Snitch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ohanian. That's going to slow Snitch down.
Snitch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Snitch slips under a jab from Ohanian.
Ohanian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snitch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian tries to move into range but Snitch moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Snitch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Ohanian off the cage and back into range.
Ohanian connects with an inside leg kick.
Ohanian moves out of range as Snitch strikes.
Snitch fails with the takedown

and Ohanian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian throws a punch but it's blocked by Snitch.

Ohanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Ohanian circles away and keeps his distance.
Ohanian slips a jab from Snitch.
Snitch blocks a jab.
Snitch moves out of range as Ohanian strikes.
Ohanian lands a jab to the nose.
Ohanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch connects with the punch.
Ohanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snitch.
A slow jab from Snitch misses its intended target.
Ohanian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snitch wants to clinch up but Ohanian keeps it at a distance.
Snitch closes the distance and clinches up with Ohanian, looking for a takedown. Snitch pushes Ohanian against the cage but Ohanian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ohanian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ohanian missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ohanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ohanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Ohanian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Snitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Ohanian circles away.
Snitch throws a hook to the side of Ohanian's head but Ohanian sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Snitch misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Snitch checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Snitch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ohanian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Snitch misses with a hook. Ohanian ducked under it nicely.
Ohanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ohanian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snitch defends it nicely.
Ohanian misses with a wild body shot.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ohanian!
Some wild striking there from Ohanian.
Snitch throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ohanian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ohanian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snitch defends it nicely.
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 Alen Ohanian will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

A punch combination from Ohanian misses.
Ohanian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snitch.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ohanian sprawls well. Ohanian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snitch, as that shot connected.

Snitch moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Ohanian's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ohanian has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
A nice left hand lands by Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch can't get the takedown.
Alen Ohanian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ohanian effectively controlling the action here.
Ohanian misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch is working for takedown but Ohanian is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ohanian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ohanian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snitch scores with a jab to the head.
Ohanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snitch.
Snitch misses the jab.
Ohanian slips under a jab from Snitch.
Snitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Snitch closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ohanian did well to prevent Snitch getting side control.
Ohanian wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snitch is looking to stall here but Ohanian recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohanian being controlled here, momentarily.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ohanian is keeping the position for now.
Snitch slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Ohanian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch advances nicely into full mount.
Snitch looking to finish Ohanian with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ohanian!
Ohanian wants to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Snitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Snitch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries to control but Ohanian wriggling away.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohanian is desperately trying to improve his position but Snitch has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Our winner, Jon Snitch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.