PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Dabble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osama Hussein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osama Hussein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dabble
vs
Hussein

185 cm
23
173 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

184 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sven Dabble!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Osama Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Sergei Dronov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dabble.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Dabble dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Dabble is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hussein.
Hussein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dabble fails to land the takedown.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Dabble ducks down to avoid it.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussein misses with a body punch

and Dabble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dabble fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hussein is looking to break free of the clinch but Dabble has double underhooks.
Dabble stops a takedown attempt from Hussein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dabble.
Hussein is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Hussein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hussein working hard to break the clinch.
Hussein can't get the takedown.
Hussein wants to break free but Dabble has control.
Dabble stops a takedown attempt from Hussein.
Hussein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dabble pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dabble ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.

Dabble has Hussein up against the cage in a clinch.

Hussein decides to pull guard.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hussein throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hussein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussein looking to control.
Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussein, not yet.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Hussein is looking for a triangle here but Dabble uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hussein throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Hussein is trying to control Dabble's posture but Dabble avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein strikes from the bottom but Dabble takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Dabble content just to control the position here.
Hussein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabble takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dabble avoids the attempt from Hussein to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hussein is trying to escape the mount.
Dabble looking to ground and pound but Hussein is blocking nicely.
Hussein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hussein is working to get back to half guard.
Hussein is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Dabble controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein tries to hold on but Dabble pushes him away.
Dabble can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hussein is looking to escape.
Hussein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hussein can't escape the position.
Hussein throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Dabble has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabble avoids the attempt from Hussein to control.
Hussein reaches up to try and control the position but Dabble seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hussein rolls and tries to escape and now Dabble has his back!
Hussein wants to control his opponent's hands but Dabble gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Hussein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dabble takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dabble fails with a takedown attempt.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Dabble slips the punch.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Dabble avoids it well.
Dabble shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hussein defends it nicely.
Dabble tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussein swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabble tries for a takedown but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
Hussein works over Dabble's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Sven Dabble has been cut.

Dabble has closed the distance and engaged Hussein in a clinch.
Hussein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dabble has him pressed against the cage.
Dabble tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hussein breaks the clinch.
Hussein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Dabble is rocked!
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Dabble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hussein misses with a double jab.
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein is breathing heavily.
Hussein swinging wildly here.
Hussein tries to bum rush Dabble with a series of wild strikes but Dabble uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Hussein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dabble tries for a takedown but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dabble misses with a low kick.
A big right from Hussein misses.
Dabble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hussein.
Dabble tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Dabble moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dabble 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 Hussein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hussein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dabble.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Dabble dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
No joy there for Hussein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dabble. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hussein wants it to stay on the feet.
Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein throws a head kick but Dabble moves out of range.
Dabble dodges the punch combination from Hussein.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osama Hussein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dabble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussein fails to land with a series of punches.
Hussein misses with a few strikes there.

Dabble rushes Hussein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hussein.
Hussein stalling the fight.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Dabble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dabble gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hussein.
Dabble seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dabble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Dabble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Dabble avoids it well.
Hussein leaves Dabble with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein throws a body punch but Dabble moves out of range.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osama Hussein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussein lands a nice shot that snaps Dabble's head back.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Dabble will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dabble fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Dabble avoids them all with ease.
Dabble tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dabble.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Dabble counters with a series of strikes. Hussein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dabble fails to land the takedown.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Dabble avoids it well.
Hussein cracks Dabble with an open hand slap.
Hussein throws a body punch but Dabble moves out of range.
Hussein throws a right hand that Dabble ducks under and follows up with a left that Dabble also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dabble manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hussein on his heels. He'll look to pass Hussein's guard now, I'm sure.

Hussein has his foot on Dabble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabble works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein wants to hit a switch here but Dabble passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hussein there!
Dabble looking to finish with strikes here!
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!
Hussein is trying to reverse the position but instead Dabble has taken his back - oops!
Hussein tries to escape but Dabble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabble is trying to stick to Hussein's back but Hussein is turning into Dabble. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dabble's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hussein.
Hussein advances to half guard.

Hussein is looking for a kimura but Dabble is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osama Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sven Dabble's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dabble clinches up with Hussein and pushes him back against the cage.

Dabble manages to break the clinch.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Osama Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dabble rushes Hussein and presses him up against the cage.
Hussein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dabble after a bit of a struggle.
Hussein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dabble avoids it.
Dabble dodges an elbow strike from Hussein.
Dabble has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hussein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dabble trying to land knees to the body.
Dabble wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hussein is looking to control Dabble's arms but Dabble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage.

Hussein escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sven Dabble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Dabble darts in and clinches Hussein up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hussein to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabble fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch but Dabble keeps him there for the moment.
Dabble is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hussein to keep the fight standing.
Hussein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dabble is looking for a takedown.
Dabble blocks the elbow strike.
Osama Hussein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dabble is pressed up against the cage. Hussein has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dabble down to the mat. Dabble avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hussein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dabble doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hussein!
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses

and Dabble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dabble.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dabble gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dabble pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Dabble instigates a clinch.
Dabble wants to take the fight to the mat but Hussein manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dabble pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hussein looking to stall.
Hussein misses with a punch on the inside.
Dabble drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hussein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hussein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabble slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
Dabble defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
Dabble tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Dabble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a double jab
and Dabble counters with a stiff right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dabble keeps control of Hussein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dabble lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Hussein is looking for a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.
Dabble prevents the takedown attempt.
Hussein gets underhooks to prevent Dabble's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussein is looking to control Dabble's arms but Dabble gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hussein has his back to the cage.

Dabble breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dabble drives through and clinches with Hussein against the cage.
Hussein blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hussein looking for a takedown.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dabble.
Dabble is trying to drag Hussein to the mat but Hussein just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein is trying to stall.
Dabble tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hussein avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sven Dabble did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sven Dabble's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hussein throws the kick towards the body but Dabble avoids it.
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dabble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dabble counters with a left to the body.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Dabble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dabble moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein stalks Dabble and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dabble's face. Dabble staggers backwards, shaken.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Dabble lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Dabble throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dabble counters with a series of strikes. Hussein will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hussein with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dabble to score with a decent uppercut.
Hussein is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Dabble counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dabble drives through and clinches with Hussein against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dabble jumps guard.
Dabble looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dabble looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hussein is one step ahead there.
Dabble bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hussein's guard.
Hussein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hussein trying to strike off his back.
Hussein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dabble trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabble stopping the sweep attempt from Hussein.
Hussein throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Osama Hussein has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hussein is looking for a triangle but Dabble pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dabble engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom.
Hussein is striking off his back. Dabble thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dabble is working away from the top position though.
Hussein is staying active underneath Dabble, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein punching from the bottom.
Hussein is trying to maintain the position but Dabble is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussein might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dabble haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dabble stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hussein to get to his feet.
Dabble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Hussein.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussein blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Osama Hussein will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sven Dabble's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dabble shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Hussein misses.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Dabble moves out of range.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Dabble is out of range.
Hussein stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Dabble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabble wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Hussein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hussein throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussein throws a combination that misses

and Dabble counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Dabble breaks from the clinch.
Dabble ducks right into an uppercut from Hussein.
Hussein looks to land a body kick but Dabble moved away.
Hussein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dabble.
Dabble misses with a takedown attempt - Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dabble counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dabble.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hussein throws an elbow but misses.
Hussein can't get the takedown.
Hussein throws a punch but it's blocked by Dabble.
Dabble blocks a body shot from Hussein.

Dabble breaks the clinch.
Hussein throws a nice looking combination but Dabble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dabble closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dabble lands in his opponent's guard.
Dabble in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Hussein has his foot on Dabble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabble works his way back into a safe position though.

Hussein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dabble is aware though and is defending well.
Hussein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dabble postures up.
Hussein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dabble is one step ahead there.
Hussein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussein controls Dabble momentarily but Dabble frees himself.
Dabble is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hussein throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hussein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hussein tries to strike from the bottom.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Dabble postures up.

Hussein has his foot on Dabble's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dabble works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussein bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dabble's guard.

Dabble is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabble looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hussein drops back looking for a leg! Dabble is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dabble manages to kick Hussein off! Hussein jumps back into Dabble's guard.
Hussein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dabble's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hussein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sven Dabble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osama Hussein is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein looking to sit in guard and control but Dabble gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osama Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hussein 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 45:50
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 46:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Osama Hussein!
Osama Hussein is the new welterweight champion!