PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dobber Snodgrass (ranked 1664 p4p, 219 weight class) and Ogmak N`bagr (ranked 2316 p4p, 299 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.

Snodgrass
vs
N`bagr

184 cm
31
184 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

187 cm
32
175 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dobber Snodgrass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ogmak N`bagr!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by N`bagr.
N`bagr looks to throw a body kick
and Snodgrass counters with a stiff right hand.
N`bagr swats away the attempt to clinch by Snodgrass.
Ogmak N`bagr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from N`bagr is predictable there
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Snodgrass takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
N`bagr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snodgrass back to the cage. N`bagr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking body shot.
Snodgrass misses the jab.
Snodgrass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snodgrass getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
N`bagr misses with a straight left.
Snodgrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but N`bagr manages to circle out of the way.
N`bagr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snodgrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snodgrass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snodgrass duly obliges.

It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
N`bagr fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr digs a good hook to Snodgrass's body.
N`bagr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snodgrass throws an overhand right that lands on N`bagr's shoulder, as N`bagr tries to avoid the shot.
N`bagr throws a looping overhand right but Snodgrass ducks down to avoid it.
Snodgrass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snodgrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
N`bagr throws a body kick that misses.
N`bagr scores with a hook to the body. Snodgrass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
N`bagr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snodgrass misses with a looping left.
Snodgrass tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
N`bagr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snodgrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from N`bagr.
N`bagr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Snodgrass's head.
Snodgrass has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr throws a leg kick

and Snodgrass counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snodgrass.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but N`bagr blocks it.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
N`bagr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snodgrass.
N`bagr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A hook to the body from Snodgrass.
N`bagr tries to work over Snodgrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
N`bagr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass throws a blind hook that connects with the side of N`bagrs head.
N`bagr blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from N`bagr.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
N`bagr presses Snodgrass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
N`bagr blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
N`bagr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snodgrass or not.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
N`bagr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
N`bagr wants a takedown but no success here.
Snodgrass avoiding damage.
N`bagr is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
N`bagr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by N`bagr.
Good body shot from N`bagr.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from N`bagr.
N`bagr tries to work over Snodgrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
N`bagr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
N`bagr trying to control the position but instead, Snodgrass has worked for underhooks and has pushed N`bagr into the cage.
Snodgrass avoids a wild elbow strike from N`bagr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr misses with a punch to the body.
N`bagr blocks an uppercut.
N`bagr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
N`bagr misses with some punches.
N`bagr lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for N`bagr.
N`bagr blocking some punches.
Snodgrass prevents the takedown attempt.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogmak N`bagr.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
N`bagr prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, N`bagr scores with a nice short uppercut.
N`bagr lands with a light punch inside.
N`bagr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Snodgrass can't find room to land a body shot as N`bagr controls the action.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.

N`bagr manages to break the clinch.
N`bagr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ogmak N`bagr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ogmak N`bagr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Snodgrass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
N`bagr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
N`bagr thumps Snodgrass with a low kick.
Snodgrass wants to clinch up but N`bagr keeps it at a distance.
N`bagr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
N`bagr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
N`bagr throws a head kick that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.

N`bagr drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
N`bagr taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by N`bagr.
N`bagr working the ground and pound from side control.
N`bagr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Snodgrass is avoiding damage well.
N`bagr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Snodgrass is avoiding damage well.
N`bagr working the ground and pound but Snodgrass is defending the strikes.
Snodgrass takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
N`bagr trying to control the position but Snodgrass is working away.
Snodgrass takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

N`bagr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Snodgrass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
N`bagr scores with a couple of short elbows.
My spies in Malmi Aitta inform me that N`bagr has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
N`bagr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Snodgrass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for N`bagr on the ground.
Snodgrass is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, N`bagr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
N`bagr working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
N`bagr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snodgrass down.
N`bagr working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
N`bagr working the ground and pound.
N`bagr working the body and head with strikes.
N`bagr staying calm.
N`bagr cracks Snodgrass with a big elbow.
N`bagr is putting a hurting on Snodgrass here, landing some big shots from side control.
Snodgrass is looking to reverse the position.
N`bagr working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
N`bagr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ogmak N`bagr has got the better of the ground game so far.
N`bagr grinds an elbow into Snodgrass's temple.
N`bagr lands an elbow.
Snodgrass pushes N`bagr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, N`bagr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
N`bagr laying and praying for a moment but Snodgrass takes advantage and regains half guard.
Snodgrass has hold of N`bagr's hands but N`bagr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Snodgrass is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

N`bagr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
N`bagr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snodgrass has hold of N`bagr's hands but N`bagr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Snodgrass is not content to let N`bagr control the position.
Snodgrass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
N`bagr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
N`bagr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
N`bagr drops an elbow to the side of Snodgrass's head.
N`bagr working Snodgrass over with strikes.
Well, if N`bagr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. N`bagr lands a nice short elbow.
Oh Snodgrass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
N`bagr is nestled in close to Snodgrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
N`bagr lands with a punch from half guard.
N`bagr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snodgrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
N`bagr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
N`bagr lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
N`bagr is nestled in close to Snodgrass, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
N`bagr working Snodgrass over with strikes.
Snodgrass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but N`bagr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snodgrass trying to control but N`bagr postures up.
N`bagr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Snodgrass is hurt! He's hurt bad - N`bagr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Snodgrass from any more punishment! Congratulations to N`bagr! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogmak N`bagr!
Ogmak N`bagr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dobber Snodgrass stepped up to the mic, saying 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.