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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snitch (ranked 4206 p4p, 460 weight class) and Charles Hawtry (ranked 4207 p4p, 461 weight class). 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.
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Snitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Charles Hawtry!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch tries to clinch but Hawtry is having none of it.
Hawtry throws out a counter right but Snitch avoids it with no problem.
Hawtry throws a body punch but Snitch moves out of range.
Hawtry misses with a hook.
Snitch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snitch clinches up with Hawtry and pushes him back against the cage.
Snitch blocks an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Snitch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A hook to the body from Snitch.
Hawtry can't find room to land a body shot as Snitch controls the action.
Hawtry tries to pull guard but Snitch won't allow it.
Hawtry manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Snitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawtry moves away.
Hawtry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Snitch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hawtry on his heels. He'll look to pass Hawtry's guard now, I'm sure.
Hawtry being controlled here, momentarily.
Snitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawtry is retaining full guard.
Hawtry trying to keep a closed guard but Snitch is proving a slippery customer.
Hawtry seems keen to control Snitch's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawtry is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hawtry scores with a hook to the body. Snitch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snitch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hawtry sprawls well. Hawtry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snitch gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch moves out of range as Hawtry throws a body kick.
Snitch closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hawtry quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hawtry keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Snitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawtry wants to get back to full guard but Snitch has passed into side control.
Hawtry is letting Snitch control him for a moment.
Snitch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hawtry for as long as he can get away with.
Hawtry manages to work his way to half guard, despite Snitch's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hawtry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snitch's head.
Snitch clinches up with Hawtry and pushes him back against the cage.
Hawtry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snitch is pushing Hawtry up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hawtry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hawtry on the inside.
Hawtry is trying to pull guard but Snitch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snitch works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Snitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawtry 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.
Hawtry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Snitch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Snitch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Snitch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Snitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawtry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snitch's head.
Hawtry just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawtry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawtry's head.
Snitch is looking to clinch but Hawtry is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Snitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawtry.
Snitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hawtry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snitch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snitch closes the distance and clinches.
Hawtry wants to get back to striking at distance but Snitch won't allow it.
Snitch slowing the pace effectively.
Snitch taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Snitch slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jon Snitch.
Snitch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hawtry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
Snitch scores with a jab to the head.
Hawtry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hawtry takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawtry looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hawtry can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A lazy left from Hawtry finds it's target.
Hawtry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hawtry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawtry gets caught napping as Snitch dives in and scores a takedown. Hawtry manages to retain guard.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hawtry's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawtry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Snitch controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles Hawtry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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 changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snitch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Snitch showed some decent athleticism there.
Hawtry trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Snitch controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawtry tries to hold on but Snitch pushes him away.
Snitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawtry can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snitch controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snitch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
A very excited looking Jon Snitch made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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RATING
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