PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cory McDonnell (ranked 538 p4p, 1522 weight class) and William Snowdon (ranked 80 p4p, 210 weight class). McDonnell comes to the cage accompanied by Jorge Quintero - 300 Violin Orchestra. This should be fireworks!

McDonnell
vs
Snowdon

183 cm
41
185
43 - 26 - 3

189 cm
34
176
24 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Grunge Nutrition
Voodoo Nutrition

Urban Fighter
Grunge Nutrition

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 43 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cory McDonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, William Snowdon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Snowdon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McDonnell is trying to defend but Snowdon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Snowdon wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.
McDonnell keeping hold of Snowdon's head, controlling as best he can.
McDonnell trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McDonnell is defending against the submission attempts here by Snowdon.
McDonnell wants to control but Snowdon is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.

Snowdon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDonnell won't allow Snowdon to pass to mount.
Snowdon content to control rather than advance.
Snowdon is keen to just control but McDonnell is a slippery customer.
McDonnell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonnell.
McDonnell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snowdon trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Snowdon passes McDonnell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McDonnell wants to improve his position but Snowdon is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Snowdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Snowdon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McDonnell defends it well.
Snowdon is pressing down on McDonnell's thigh, looking to free his foot. McDonnell is holding on for now.
Snowdon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDonnell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snowdon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDonnell is looking to improve his position.
Snowdon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.

Snowdon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonnell sees it coming and defends easily.

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

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.
Snowdon prevents McDonnell from improving his position.
McDonnell is trying to control but can't.

Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.

Snowdon is looking for a kimura but McDonnell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Snowdon to get the leverage.
Snowdon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McDonnell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Snowdon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDonnell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDonnell shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Snowdon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Snowdon fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonnell connects with a crisp jab.
McDonnell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDonnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Snowdon.
McDonnell with a nice calf kick.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell thows a leg kick but Snowdon checks it
and Snowdon counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Snowdon checks it.
Snowdon is looking for the big counter here.
McDonnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDonnell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cory McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut
and Snowdon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snowdon shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonnell tries to sprawl out of it but Snowdon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonnell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Snowdon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McDonnell defends it nicely.
McDonnell leaves Snowdon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Snowdon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Snowdon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McDonnell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McDonnell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snowdon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McDonnell enables Snowdon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McDonnell manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McDonnell is looking to stand back up but Snowdon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McDonnell.
William Snowdon has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Snowdon works his foot free and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Snowdon is working for a guillotine from mount but McDonnell frees his head quite easily.

Snowdon goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McDonnell turns into him and now he's in Snowdon's guard.
McDonnell stays in close to Snowdon's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snowdon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDonnell defends it easily.

Snowdon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McDonnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Snowdon working for a triangle but McDonnell defends it easily.
McDonnell throwing strikes but missing.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snowdon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McDonnell is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Snowdon looking for a guillotine here but McDonnell defends easily.

McDonnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snowdon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McDonnell has managed to get both his arms back between Snowdon's legs - danger averted.
Snowdon keeping moving, preventing McDonnell from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McDonnell throwing strikes from guard but Snowdon blocks nicely.
McDonnell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cory McDonnell dominated that second round.
That's time! McDonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Snowdon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McDonnell to score with a decent uppercut.
Snowdon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Snowdon closes the distance and clinches up with McDonnell, looking for a takedown. Snowdon pushes McDonnell against the cage but McDonnell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Snowdon with that takedown attempt.
It looked like McDonnell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snowdon.
Cory McDonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Snowdon.
Snowdon shoots for a takedown but McDonnell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Snowdon looks for a takedown but McDonnell sprawls well.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Snowdon moved away.
McDonnell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snowdon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McDonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
Snowdon shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snowdon with a lazy takedown attempt
and McDonnell counters with a low kick, right behind Snowdon 's knee.

Snowdon looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonnell!
Snowdon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snowdon working away.

Snowdon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Snowdon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McDonnell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Snowdon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McDonnell is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonnell is not content to let Snowdon control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell gets full guard.
McDonnell trying to control the position here.
McDonnell wants to get back to his feet but Snowdon passes into half guard.
Snowdon trying to mount his opponent but McDonnell defends it.
McDonnell is staying active underneath Snowdon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Snowdon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McDonnell is looking for a sweep. Snowdon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snowdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Snowdon is trying to work for a kimura but McDonnell is defending well.

Snowdon seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McDonnell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). William Snowdon!
A victorious William Snowdon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.