PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emmett Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sadiq Hossein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Brown
vs
Hossein

168 cm
32
147 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

170 cm
37
152 lbs
32 - 20 - 4

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emmett Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 4, fighting out of New York, Sadiq Hossein!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown tries to move into range but Hossein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hossein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hossein manages to avoid it.
Hossein works the jab nicely.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hossein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hossein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hossein scores with a head kick.

It looks like Emmett Brown has been cut.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
Hossein throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick from Brown misses
and Hossein counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That kick from Hossein tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown misses with a body shot
enabling Hossein to counter with a crisp jab.
Hossein misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Brown shoots in and bounces Hossein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hossein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hossein being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

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.
Hossein wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hossein scores with a nice head shot.
Hossein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hossein throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hossein. That's going to slow Brown down.
A leg kick checked by Brown.
Hossein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Hossein connects with a crisp jab.
Hossein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Brown.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brown trying to control the action but Hossein is working from the bottom.
Hossein is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown throwing strikes but Hossein manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.

Hossein stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sadiq Hossein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hossein. That's going to slow Brown down.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Hossein circles away.
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hossein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hossein staying out of range there.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Hossein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hossein.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown works Hossein's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sadiq Hossein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emmett Brown's cut.
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.

Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brown slips under a jab from Hossein.
Hossein misses with a kick to the body.
Brown half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hossein scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
Brown lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hossein will feel that in the morning.
Hossein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hossein throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown is looking to wear down Hossein with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown tries for a takedown but Hossein circles away easily
and Hossein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Hossein.
Brown feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hossein is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Hossein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hossein tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Hossein looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Hossein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hossein checks it well.
Hossein misses with the combination.
Sadiq Hossein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hossein scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hossein digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown cracks Hossein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Sadiq Hossein has been cut.
Hossein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick from Brown misses.
Hossein throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hossein thinking.
Brown throws a leg kick but Hossein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Hossein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown thumps Hossein with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hossein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hossein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hossein lands a nice looking body shot.
Hossein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hossein throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
Hossein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hossein scrambles back to his feet.
Brown slips a jab from Hossein.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hossein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Hossein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hossein misses with a body kick.
Hossein takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hossein! But no joy.
Brown is looking to slow Hossein down with leg kicks.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Hossein saw that one coming.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hossein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hossein throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hossein keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Hossein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hossein scoring well with a low kick there.
Hossein misses with a double jab.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hossein avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmett Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Hossein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hossein throws a low kick but Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hossein on the side of the head.
Brown throws a head kick but Hossein moves out of range.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown lands a nice hook to Hossein's body. Hossein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Hossein ducks down to avoid it.
Hossein misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good shot there by Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hossein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Hossein slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hossein throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Hossein lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Hossein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hossein is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Hossein.
Hossein checks a leg kick.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Hossein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hossein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brown on the side of the head.
Hossein throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hossein cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hossein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sadiq Hossein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hossein misses with a straight left.
Brown tries to land a body kick
and Hossein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Hossein avoids a kick to the body.
Brown goes for a double leg but Hossein avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hossein continues to drive forward.
Hossein throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hossein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hossein misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hossein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hossein.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Hossein lands a two punch combo.
Hossein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brown connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hossein scrambles back to his feet.
Hossein blocks a jab.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Hossein misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown checks a leg kick.
Hossein throws a right hand that misses

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hossein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hossein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hossein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hossein is trying to keep Brown in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hossein throws a chopping leg kick but Brown manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hossein swings away with a body shot that misses

and Brown counters with a shoot takedown. Hossein fights it but they end up in guard.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hossein is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to control but Hossein is working from the bottom.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Hossein keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Hossein checks it.
Hossein connects with the punch.
Hossein lands with a shot to the body.
Hossein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Hossein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein keeps the fight on the outside.
Hossein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Hossein's head.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Hossein connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hossein checks a leg kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hossein.
Hossein lands with a right hand.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hossein at a distance.
Hossein tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Hossein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Hossein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Hossein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Hossein settles back down.
Nice shot by Hossein.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Hossein moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sadiq Hossein just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hossein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brown back to the cage. Hossein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hossein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown motions for Hossein to come forward. Brown throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hossein lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hossein throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Hossein only half commits.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Hossein does no damage.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hossein throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hossein just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Hossein is quick to defend against it.
Hossein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hossein. Hossein obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Hossein.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hossein gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Hossein.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Hossein has wrist control.
Hossein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hossein can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Hossein takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hossein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hossein controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Brown wants to control from the top but Hossein keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hossein's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hossein blocks a leg kick.
Hossein scores with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hossein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown tries to work over Hossein's front leg with a kick but Hossein checks it.
Hossein missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hossein misses with an uppercut

and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hossein wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Hossein wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hossein wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Emmett Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Hossein is working away.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Hossein defending well.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hossein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Emmett Brown will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A big left from Hossein misses.
Hossein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown is looking to clinch but Hossein is avoiding it.
Hossein moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown cracks Hossein with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hossein tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hossein is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hossein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hossein was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
An inside leg kick from Hossein misses.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Hossein connects with the punch.
Hossein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brown throws a low kick but Hossein avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hossein moves away from the strike by Brown.
Hossein avoids the body shot from Brown.
Hossein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hossein sprawls and moves away.
Hossein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hossein misses with an uppercut.
Brown looks for the body kick but Hossein saw that one coming.
Brown stuns Hossein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fighters circling - Hossein throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hossein lands a nice looking body shot.

Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Hossein's guard.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Hossein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hossein looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Hossein has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hossein is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hossein avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying to control. Hossein wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emmett Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hossein blocks the body kick.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hossein.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hossein throws a big shot that misses.
Hossein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hossein.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hossein. That's going to slow Brown down.
Donk. Hossein catches Brown right on the button with a cross.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Hossein is just out of range.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hossein tries a quick counter leg kick but Brown is wise to it.
Hossein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Hossein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hossein cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hossein tries to land a front kick but Brown steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hossein ducks right into an uppercut from Brown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sadiq Hossein.
I think Hossein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:49
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadiq Hossein!
Sadiq Hossein decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.