PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Grabonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Grabonzo
vs
Snodgrass

169 cm
24
175 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

184 cm
28
184 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alfonso Grabonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grabonzo drives through with a takedown into Snodgrass's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Snodgrass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Snodgrass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Grabonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grabonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grabonzo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snodgrass is keeping the position for now.
Snodgrass wants to sweep here but Grabonzo controlling him for the moment.
Snodgrass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grabonzo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Snodgrass wants to sweep here but Grabonzo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo trying to control but Snodgrass is working from the bottom.
Grabonzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grabonzo won't allow Snodgrass to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabonzo looking to pass the guard.
Grabonzo is in close to Snodgrass's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Grabonzo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Grabonzo is pushing down on Snodgrass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snodgrass is fighting to maintain full guard but Grabonzo has managed to sneak the leg through.

Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending well.

Grabonzo is working for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending it quite comfortably.

Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snodgrass has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabonzo.
Snodgrass looks like he's trying to stand up.
Grabonzo passes to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snodgrass can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grabonzo wants to control the pace but Snodgrass is squirming around nicely.
Grabonzo looking to finish with strikes here!

Grabonzo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Snodgrass is surviving well by controlling Grabonzo's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snodgrass manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Grabonzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending well.
Grabonzo stalling.
Snodgrass tries to get to full guard but Grabonzo has control of the leg.
Snodgrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snodgrass avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grabonzo.
Grabonzo passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grabonzo working for a guillotine from mount but Snodgrass is in no mood to give up.

Grabonzo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Snodgrass is surviving well by controlling Grabonzo's body position as best he can.
Snodgrass is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grabonzo throwing strikes here but Snodgrass is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Snodgrass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grabonzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Grabonzo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Snodgrass has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Snodgrass!
Grabonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snodgrass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfonso Grabonzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Horrible takedown attempt by Grabonzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Snodgrass, which made it look bad.
Snodgrass wants to counter with a clinch but Grabonzo pushes him away.
Snodgrass misses with a head kick.
Grabonzo tries to clinch up but Snodgrass circles away and keeps his distance.
Snodgrass wants to counter with a clinch but Grabonzo pushes him away.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snodgrass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown attempt
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass lands with a right hand.
Grabonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Grabonzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grabonzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snodgrass is fending him off so far but Grabonzo persists. Nope, Snodgrass circles away and we're back to standing.
Grabonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grabonzo shoots in but no luck this time.
Grabonzo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabonzo fails to land the takedown.
Snodgrass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Snodgrass lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo blocks a head kick by Snodgrass.
Dobber Snodgrass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grabonzo with a poor takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grabonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Snodgrass has Grabonzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Snodgrass stops a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
A nice left hand lands by Snodgrass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Grabonzo avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass lands with a light punch inside.
Snodgrass stops a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
Snodgrass prevents a takedown attempt there.
Grabonzo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grabonzo wants to take the fight to the mat but Snodgrass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Snodgrass manages to get underhooks.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snodgrass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Snodgrass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grabonzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Snodgrass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Snodgrass rushes Grabonzo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grabonzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snodgrass is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grabonzo or not.
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Snodgrass.

Grabonzo is rocked!
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Grabonzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snodgrass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snodgrass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grabonzo prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
Dobber Snodgrass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snodgrass stalls.
Grabonzo seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snodgrass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Grabonzo or not.
Snodgrass tries to work over Grabonzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass misses with a body punch.
Grabonzo goes for a takedown attempt but Snodgrass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Grabonzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Snodgrass 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snodgrass thuds a left hand into Grabonzo's body.
Grabonzo misses with a takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfonso Grabonzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snodgrass thuds his right hand into Grabonzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grabonzo looks for a takedown but Snodgrass sprawls well.
As Grabonzo backs off Snodgrass throws a huge counter combo but Grabonzo manages to avoid it all.
Alfonso Grabonzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo shoots in but Snodgrass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snodgrass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Snodgrass closes the distance and clinches.
Snodgrass lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass is pressed up against the cage. Grabonzo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snodgrass down to the mat. Snodgrass avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Snodgrass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grabonzo has time to react.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grabonzo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grabonzo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Grabonzo tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily
and Snodgrass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Grabonzo with a poor takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grabonzo thinking.

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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Alfonso Grabonzo had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger then ever. Lots of respect to my opponent he deserves the win. To myfans thank you for the support '.