PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emre Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Hussain
vs
Snodgrass

171 cm
20
158 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
184 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

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Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emre Hussain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snodgrass scores with a one two! Hussain had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hussain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Snodgrass throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snodgrass lands with a hook. Hussain tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Snodgrass connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.
Snodgrass stuffs the takedown attempt from Hussain. Hussain gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass misses with a hook. Hussain ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain throws a nice outside leg kick.
A low kick from Hussain misses
letting Snodgrass counter with a right hand.
Snodgrass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snodgrass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass misses with a wild body shot.
Snodgrass takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snodgrass stuns Hussain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snodgrass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hussain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snodgrass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snodgrass cracks Hussain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snodgrass avoids a kick to the body.
Snodgrass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hussain moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Snodgrass. No joy for Hussain on that attempt.
Snodgrass wants to counter the offense by Hussain and move into the clinch position.
Hussain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snodgrass scores with a jab. Hussain acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Snodgrass misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hussain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Snodgrass has hold of Hussain's hands but Hussain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hussain wants to free his trapped foot but Snodgrass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hussain lands strikes from half guard.
Hussain lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass wants to get back to full guard.
Hussain thows a huge punch but Snodgrass dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snodgrass keeping hold of Hussain's head, controlling as best he can.
Snodgrass trying to control here.
Snodgrass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hussain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussain is trying to control the action in half guard but Snodgrass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussain lands with a punch from half guard.
Hussain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Snodgrass really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Snodgrass taking shots to the head.
Hussain lands with some strikes.
Hussain looking to finish Snodgrass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snodgrass!
Hussain working the ground and pound effectively.
Snodgrass wants to control but Hussain is having none of it.
Hussain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Emre Hussain will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hussain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussain. Snodgrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussain tests Snodgrass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snodgrass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass connects with a body shot that sends Hussain's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hussain scoring well with a low kick there.
Snodgrass throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Snodgrass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussain throws a lazy head kick
and Snodgrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussain throws a low kick but Snodgrass avoids it.
Snodgrass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Snodgrass defending well as Hussain loads up on a big left hand.
Snodgrass sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dobber Snodgrass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snodgrass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Snodgrass as he checks the leg kick.
Hussain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Snodgrass.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussain 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 Snodgrass has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Snodgrass and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Snodgrass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussain throws a low kick but Snodgrass moves out of range easily.
Snodgrass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussain at a distance.
Hussain fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussain.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain motions for Snodgrass to come forward. Hussain throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snodgrass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hussain.
Snodgrass throws out a powerful jab.
Hussain moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Snodgrass blocks a jab.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snodgrass.
Hussain tried to score with a low kick but Snodgrass checks it.
Snodgrass wants to counter with a clinch but Hussain pushes him away.
Snodgrass on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snodgrass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snodgrass blocks the body kick.

Snodgrass moves into range and clinches up with Hussain.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hussain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Snodgrass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snodgrass controlling the action here for a moment.
Hussain wants to get back to striking at distance but Snodgrass won't allow it.
Hussain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Snodgrass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dobber Snodgrass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Snodgrass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Snodgrass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hussain misses with a head kick.
Snodgrass is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Snodgrass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussain manages to avoid it.
Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
Snodgrass just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Snodgrass blocks the low kick.
Hussain avoids the body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass cracks a nice hook into Hussain's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
Hussain cracks Snodgrass with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Snodgrass throws an overhand right that lands on Hussain's shoulder, as Hussain tries to avoid the shot.
Hussain is looking to counter punch.
Hussain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snodgrass.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussain scores with the left hand. Snodgrass knows he should have avoided that one.
Snodgrass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snodgrass misses with a hook. Hussain ducked under it nicely.
Hussain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Snodgrass checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Snodgrass throws a series of punches but Hussain avoids them all with ease.
As Snodgrass backs away, Hussain returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dobber Snodgrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass throws a shot to the body.

Snodgrass takes the fight into the clinch.
Hussain is trying to drag Snodgrass to the mat but Snodgrass just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Snodgrass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hussain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hussain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snodgrass just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hussain shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snodgrass.
Hussain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snodgrass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussain circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snodgrass is able to avoid easily.
Snodgrass connects with a body shot that sends Hussain's belly button to the back.
Hussain misses with a low kick.
Hussain is looking to score with low kicks.
Snodgrass throws out a counter right but Hussain avoids it with no problem.
Hussain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snodgrass.
A punch combination from Snodgrass misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain staying out of range there.
Hussain cracks the inside of Snodgrass's front leg.
Hussain lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Snodgrass's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hussain tries to land a leg kick but Snodgrass saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snodgrass will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dobber Snodgrass really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hussain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussain buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snodgrass throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
Snodgrass throws a body punch but Hussain moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snodgrass. That did some damage!
Snodgrass tries to clinch up.
Snodgrass moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snodgrass tries to avoid it but Hussain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snodgrass to the ground. Snodgrass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snodgrass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
Hussain wants to slow Snodgrass down by chopping away at his legs.
Hussain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hussain swats away the attempt to clinch by Snodgrass.
Hussain throws a leg kick but Snodgrass sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussain will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussain throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Snodgrass as he checks the leg kick.
Snodgrass unleashes a big counter combination but Hussain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussain looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Snodgrass blocks a head kick by Hussain.
Snodgrass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hussain.
Jab by Snodgrass.
Hussain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Snodgrass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Hussain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Snodgrass's guard.
Hussain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain landing with the ground and pound.
Snodgrass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Snodgrass wants to sweep here but Hussain controlling him for the moment.
Hussain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hussain prevents Snodgrass from getting back to his feet.
Snodgrass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hussain is stalling in the full guard.
Emre Hussain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snodgrass trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hussain working some strikes from top position.
Snodgrass wants to stand and escape but Hussain is having none of it.
Snodgrass looking for a sweep. Not yet Snodgrass, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hussain wants to land a leg kick but Snodgrass is out of range.
Snodgrass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hussain tries to score with a low kick but Snodgrass moves his leg out of the way.
Snodgrass misses with a two punch combination.
Hussain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Snodgrass just manages to avoid it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snodgrass tries to clinch but Hussain moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussain misses the target.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snodgrass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain had his way with Dobber Snodgrass in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Hussain is predictable there

and Snodgrass moves into the clinch.
Snodgrass lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass is working Hussain over against the cage.
Hussain blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Hussain blocks an uppercut.
Hussain tries to break free but Snodgrass pushes him back against the cage.
Snodgrass lands with a left to the head.

Hussain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snodgrass keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
Snodgrass is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Snodgrass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snodgrass cracks Hussain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Snodgrass scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hussain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Snodgrass misses.
Hussain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snodgrass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hussain stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Hussain is predictable there
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snodgrass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussain was well out of range. Poor timing from Snodgrass.
Hussain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain tries to score with a low kick but Snodgrass moves his leg out of the way.
Snodgrass throws out a counter right but Hussain avoids it with no problem.
Hussain looks for a takedown but Snodgrass sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snodgrass.
Snodgrass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snodgrass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hussain.
A punch lands to the side of Hussain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snodgrass wants to clinch up but Hussain keeps it at a distance.
Hussain throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snodgrass counters with a stiff right hand.
Snodgrass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snodgrass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snodgrass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hussain tried to counter with a leg kick but Snodgrass avoided it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain shoots in for a double leg but Snodgrass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emre Hussain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snodgrass checks the leg kick.
Snodgrass sizes up Hussain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hussain misses with a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with an overhand left.
Snodgrass dips to his left and cracks Hussain with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Snodgrass blocks the low kick.
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!
Good shot there by Snodgrass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dobber Snodgrass comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Snodgrass 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 47:48
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass is the new welterweight champion!
Dobber Snodgrass decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.