PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dudley (ranked 710 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 106 p4p, 199 weight class). 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.

Dudley
vs
Snitch

183 cm
33
170
12 - 7 - 0

183 cm
38
173
27 - 23 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

MKFC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Damian Dudley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dudley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dudley takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dudley slips under a jab from Snitch.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
The fighters circling - Snitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.

Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudley's half guard.
Dudley wants to get back to full guard.
Snitch not doing much here.
Dudley wants to improve his position but Snitch is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is pressing down on Snitch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Snitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Snitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Snitch stops Dudley from standing up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Snitch preventing the sweep.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Dudley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Snitch misses with a looping right.
Dudley defending well as Snitch loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudley misses with a hook.
And Snitch tries to counter it with a takedown but Dudley pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Dudley explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fighters circle momentarily. Snitch darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Snitch misses with a body shot.
Snitch lands a really nice looking cross but Dudley seems unphased.
Dudley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Snitch scores with a takedown into Dudley's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley looking to control but Snitch passes into half guard.
Dudley trying to control but Snitch postures up.
Snitch trying to pass the guard but Dudley defending well.
Snitch is controlling the pace.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Snitch prevents Dudley from improving his position.
Snitch stalling.
Dudley is looking for a sweep. Snitch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snitch is thwarting Dudley's attempts to control the position.
Snitch is looking to take a break and control but Dudley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Snitch controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dudley misses with a wild body shot.

Snitch clinches.
Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Dudley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dudley dodges the punch combination from Snitch.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch needs to keep his hands up - Dudley had a free shot at his head there.
Dudley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Snitch misses its intended target.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Dudley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snitch shoots in for a double leg but Dudley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dudley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snitch counters with a left and a right that stings Dudley.
Dudley misses the jab.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dudley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snitch's hands.
Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snitch misses with a straight left.
Dudley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Dudley there.
Dudley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Snitch.
It looked like Dudley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snitch.
Snitch moves away from the strike by Dudley.
Snitch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Snitch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dudley.
Dudley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snitch.
Dudley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dudley throws a hook but Snitch blocks it.
Snitch closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Snitch slips under a jab from Dudley.
Snitch might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Snitch fails with the takedown.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Snitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Dudley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley misses with a hook. Snitch ducked under it nicely.
Snitch feints the counter takedown.
Dudley takes one on the button.
Snitch slips a jab and a cross from Dudley.
Snitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Dudley. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch throws a solid leg kick but Dudley takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snitch.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Snitch throws out a loose jab but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Dudley misses its target.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. Dudley sprawls well.
Snitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dudley.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley dominated that second round.
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.

Snitch lands with an uppercut that bounces Dudley off the cage and back into range.
Dudley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Dudley as Snitch shoots in.
The fighters circling - Dudley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snitch throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Snitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dudley doesn't seem phased though.
Snitch lands a really nice looking cross but Dudley seems unphased.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Snitch looks to land a right hand but Dudley moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudley takes a swing at Snitch's ribcage but misses.
Snitch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dudley circles away.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dudley connects with a body shot.
Snitch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snitch dives in for a single leg takedown but Dudley sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Snitch blocks a jab.

Dudley tries to keep at a distance but Snitch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dudley stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dudley presses Snitch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Snitch avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Dudley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snitch loads up on a big right hand but Dudley slips the punch.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch slips a jab from Dudley.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snitch.
Dudley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Dudley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dudley as he avoids it easily.
Snitch swings widly with a right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Snitch is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dudley's half guard.
Dudley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dudley is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch controlling the action here.
Snitch prevents Dudley from standing back up.
Dudley trying to control but Snitch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley is looking to get back to full guard here but Snitch has managed to pass to side control instead.
Dudley is pushing Snitch's head away, looking to escape. Snitch manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Snitch takes a little break here. Dudley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dudley is trying to work for a sweep but Snitch has mounted him!
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.
Snitch trying to control but Dudley is having none of it.
Dudley is looking to improve his position but Snitch isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Damian Dudley did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
Snitch misses with a left hand
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch cracks Dudley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dudley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Snitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snitch has his takedown stuffed
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damian Dudley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dudley throws a jab but it's blocked by Snitch.
Dudley stuns Snitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dudley.
Dudley tries to bum rush Snitch with a series of wild strikes but Snitch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dudley throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
Dudley slaps away a takedown attempt from Snitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Snitch shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch tries to clinch
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley lands a nice looking body shot.
Dudley throws a shot to the body.
Dudley misses with a straight left.
Snitch is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Snitch rushes Dudley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Snitch is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Snitch tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Snitch back against the cage.

Dudley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Snitch misses.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Dudley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudley's head.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snitch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dudley counters with a stiff right hand.
Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snitch tried to score with a low kick but Dudley checks it.
Dudley throwing a counter right hand but Snitch manages to avoid it.
Snitch tries for a takedown but Dudley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dudley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snitch under the eye.
Dudley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snitch is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Snitch.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Snitch is looking to clinch but Dudley is avoiding it.
Snitch misses with a hook
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snitch can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snitch clobbers Dudley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dudley missing with a left hand there. Snitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snitch walks into a jab.
Snitch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snitch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Snitch moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Dudley had his way with Jon Snitch in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Snitch avoids the body shot from Dudley.
Snitch throws a right hand that misses
and Snitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley swats away the attempt to clinch by Snitch.
Snitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Snitch clinches.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Dudley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley is trying to break free.

Dudley manages to break the clinch.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Dudley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Snitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dudley cracks Snitch with an open hand slap.
Snitch misses with an uppercut
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snitch closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Snitch throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dudley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Snitch is in Dudley's guard.
Dudley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snitch won't allow Dudley to get back to his feet.
Dudley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
Dudley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Snitch is controlling him.
Damian Dudley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Snitch stops Dudley from standing up.
Dudley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Snitch passes Dudley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dudley has one foot on Snitch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Snitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Dudley circles away and keeps his distance.
Dudley throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a double jab.
Snitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Dudley circles away.
Dudley looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.

Snitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dudley on his heels. He'll look to pass Dudley's guard now, I'm sure.
Snitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dudley is keeping the position for now.
Snitch is fighting to break Dudley's control of his arms but Dudley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dudley looking for a sweep. Not yet Dudley, not yet.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch postures up in Dudley's guard and throws a big left but Dudley blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dudley wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dudley has his feet on Snitch's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dudley looks to land a left hand but Snitch moved out of range nicely.
Snitch tries to clinch but Dudley moves out of range.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon Snitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Snitch counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudley throws out the jab.

Snitch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Snitch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dudley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dudley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 49:46
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Dudley!
Damian Dudley is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Damian Dudley thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.