Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KAMIKAZE 52: Dark Gate
Date: Sep 16, 2017

#R1#
Seppala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Seppala scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Danga de danga de dang - Snodgrass scores with a four punch combination!
Seppala tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snodgrass slips a jab from Seppala.
Seppala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Snodgrasss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Seppala connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snodgrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Snodgrass 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Snodgrass misses with a wild body shot.
Snodgrass throws a body punch but Seppala moves out of range.
Snodgrass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seppala was well out of range. Poor timing from Snodgrass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snodgrass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snodgrass throws a looping overhand right but Seppala ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Seppala does no damage. #T1#
Seppala throws a jab when Snodgrass was well out of range.
Snodgrass looks to score with a jab to the body but Seppala is just out of range.
Seppala turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Snodgrass misses.
Seppala throws a leg kick
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body.
Seppala has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snodgrass finds it's way round the side to connect with Seppala's head.
Seppala throws a jab but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Seppala manages to circle out of the way.
Seppala staying out of range there.
Seppala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Snodgrass gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Seppala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Snodgrass on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Snodgrass tries to get out of the position.
Snodgrass keeping full guard, as Seppala tries to pass.
Seppala is looking to work some ground and pound but Snodgrass has wrist control.#T2#
Seppala wants to control from the top but Snodgrass keeps moving.
Seppala passes Snodgrass's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seppala trying to mount his opponent but Snodgrass defends it.
Seppala thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snodgrass's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Seppala passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Snodgrass!
Seppala working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snodgrass tries to hold on but Seppala postures up.
Seppala looking to finish Snodgrass with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snodgrass!#T3#
Snodgrass tries to lock up and control but Seppala gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Seppala lands a couple of good shots and Snodgrass has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Seppala punishes Snodgrass with strikes from the back mount.
Snodgrass covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Seppala lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Snodgrass hold on?!
Seppala struggling to keep hold of the position.
Seppala keeps control of the position easily here as Snodgrass tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seppala scores with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Seppala's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Seppala punches Snodgrass on the ear. #T4#
Snodgrass covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Seppala lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #ROC2#
Snodgrass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seppala scores with punches to the body.
Oh Snodgrass is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Seppala lands shots to the head and Snodgrass turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henkka Seppala!
Henkka Seppala 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.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 50: No Way Out
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
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. #CUT#
It looks like Ogmak N`bagr has been cut.
N`bagr fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
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.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
N`bagr throws a leg kick #CL#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #BC2#
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.
#R2#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1#
N`bagr trying to control the position but Snodgrass is working away.
Snodgrass takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
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. #T2#
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.#ROC2#
Snodgrass is rocked!#T3##SUB2#
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.#T4#
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.'.

Event: KAMIKAZE 48: Hard Work
Date: Aug 27, 2017

#R1#
Snodgrass throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Nick Dick has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Snodgrass as he connects with a hook.
Snodgrass scores with a nice strike.
Dick doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Snodgrass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dick's coach down at Hard Knocks Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dick's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass.
A short uppercut from Snodgrass. #ROC#
Dick is rocked!
Snodgrass lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dick to his knees! Snodgrass keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Snodgrass lands a head shot.
Snodgrass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Snodgrass sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snodgrass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Snodgrass saw that one coming.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGregor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McGregor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Snodgrass connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McGregor scrambles back to his feet.
McGregor has a takedown stuffed.
McGregor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snodgrass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snodgrass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice jab there from Snodgrass.
Good work by Snodgrass as he checks the leg kick.
McGregor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McGregor throws an overhand right that lands on Snodgrass's shoulder, as Snodgrass tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
A big right from McGregor misses.
Snodgrass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snodgrass moves out of range of the body kick.
Snodgrass ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Dobber Snodgrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snodgrass scores with a decent looking hook.
Snodgrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snodgrass lunges at McGregor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGregor's hand.
McGregor misses with a shot to the body
and Snodgrass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGregor thinking.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snodgrass counters with a left to the body.
Snodgrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Snodgrass catches McGregor right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snodgrass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGregor missing with a left hand there. Snodgrass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Snodgrass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
McGregor misses with a hook
and Snodgrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snodgrass lands a glancing blow to the side of McGregor's head.
McGregor thuds a left hand into Snodgrass's body.
McGregor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snodgrass lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Snodgrass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Snodgrass avoids it well.
McGregor throws a poor cross that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snodgrass checks a leg kick.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Snodgrass.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snodgrass is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Snodgrass circles away and we're back to standing.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McGregor.
McGregor misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Snodgrass counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snodgrass.
McGregor taking a breather. #BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Snodgrass jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
McGregor misses the shot to the body.
McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snodgrass.
McGregor defending well as Snodgrass loads up on a big left hand.
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snodgrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGregor manages to circle out of the way.
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Snodgrass.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Snodgrass misses the target.
Snodgrass avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Snodgrass wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Snodgrass throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.
McGregor misses with a low kick.
Snodgrass throws a looping overhand right but McGregor ducks down to avoid it.
Snodgrass ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snodgrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snodgrass misses with a straight left. #T4#
McGregor throws a sloppy body shot
and Snodgrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snodgrass fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGregor swats away the attempt to clinch by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to clinch but McGregor is having none of it.
McGregor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Snodgrass counter with a right hand.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snodgrass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass misses the shot to the body.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snodgrass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGregor finds it's way round the side to connect with Snodgrass's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dobber Snodgrass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Snodgrass loads up on a big right hand but McGregor slips the punch.
McGregor ducks right into an uppercut from Snodgrass.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Snodgrass at a distance.
McGregor swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Snodgrass counter with a right hand.
Snodgrass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Snodgrass with a jab.
Snodgrass throws a lazy right hand but McGregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor throws a right hand that misses
and Snodgrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snodgrass stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Snodgrass saw that one coming.
Snodgrass ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Snodgrass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGregor has time to react.
Snodgrass avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor misses with a lunging right hand
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
McGregor is rocked!#T1#
McGregor gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Snodgrass points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McGregor wakes up just in time to hear Snodgrass thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dobber Snodgrass!
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.
Conor McGregor was interviewed post fight and said 'You win or you learn. I am humble in victory or defeat, and I will be back.'.

Event: RBFC 84:Tavares vs Yamamoto 2
Date: Feb 11, 2017

#R1#
Pritchard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jimmy Pritchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pritchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pritchard misses with a hook
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Pritchard walks into a jab.
Pritchard throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Snodgrass counter with a right hand.
Pritchard throws a jab but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Pritchard.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Pritchard and move into the clinch.
Pritchard misses with a hook
and Snodgrass makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Snodgrass staying out of range there.#T1#
Snodgrass ducks under a wild hook from Pritchard.#CL#
Snodgrass drives through and clinches with Pritchard against the cage.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pritchard lands with a light punch inside.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pritchard pushes Snodgrass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pritchard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Pritchard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pritchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pritchard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snodgrass tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pritchard's elbow.
Pritchard scores with a shot to the side of Snodgrass's head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Pritchard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snodgrass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Pritchard blocks it.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pritchard lands with a left to the head.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snodgrass.
Pritchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snodgrass tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass stalls.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with an elbow over the top.
Pritchard lands with a light punch inside.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pritchard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pritchard can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snodgrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
Snodgrass misses with some punches. #T3#
Pritchard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pritchard gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pritchard blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snodgrass.
Pritchard struggles to land a body shot inside as Snodgrass controls his hands.
Pritchard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pritchard.
Pritchard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass pushes Pritchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pritchard is leaning against Snodgrass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pritchard blocking some punches.
Pritchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pritchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snodgrass avoiding damage as Pritchard throws knees to the body.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pritchard lands a body shot.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Snodgrass managing to block the knees to the body from Pritchard.
A left hand lands to the body for Pritchard.
Pritchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Pritchard can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pritchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pritchard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pritchard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pritchard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to work over Pritchard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass throws a head punch that misses.
Pritchard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Pritchard avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Pritchard misses with some punches.
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Pritchard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pritchard digs a good body shot into Snodgrass's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Snodgrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pritchard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pritchard throws a shot to the body.
Pritchard looks to throw the jab but Snodgrass is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Snodgrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Pritchard misses
and Snodgrass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Pritchard.
Snodgrass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Pritchard throws a head kick that Snodgrass semi-blocks.
Pritchard misses with a body punch
and Pritchard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Pritchard. Those never looked like landing.
Snodgrass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pritchard throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Snodgrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snodgrass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pritchard throws out the jab.
Snodgrass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pritchard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pritchard. Snodgrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Pritchard tries to get set, Snodgrass tries to push him back and clinch up but Pritchard manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Snodgrass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snodgrass blocks a jab.
Pritchard slips under a jab.
Pritchard throws an off balance right hand
and Snodgrass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snodgrass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pritchard misses with a double jab
and Snodgrass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pritchard thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pritchard misses with a jab to the body
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Snodgrass connects with a looping right hand.
Pritchard misses with a low kick as Snodgrass jumps back.#CL#
Snodgrass closes the distance and pushes Pritchard back into the cage.
Pritchard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snodgrass or not.
Pritchard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snodgrass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snodgrass lands a hook that snaps the head of Pritchard backwards.
Pritchard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jimmy Pritchard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Pritchard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pritchard lands with a short shot to the head.
Pritchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pritchard tries a body shot but Snodgrass blocks it.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pritchard fails to land.
Pritchard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Snodgrass is defending well for now.
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!
Pritchard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snodgrass.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
Pritchard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snodgrass.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pritchard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pritchard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Pritchard.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pritchard's elbow.
Snodgrass digs a right hand into Pritchard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pritchard's gas tank.
Pritchard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Pritchard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pritchard just misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pritchard.
A quick step to the side and Snodgrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Pritchard.
Snodgrass is looking to counter punch.
Pritchard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pritchard scores with a jab to the jaw.
Snodgrass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snodgrass is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pritchard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pritchard.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snodgrass avoids the body shot from Pritchard.
Snodgrass throwing a counter right hand but Pritchard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Pritchard misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Snodgrass moves into the clinch.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pritchard prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pritchard's elbow.
Nice body punch from Pritchard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Snodgrass on the inside.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Pritchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Pritchard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pritchard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Pritchard has a couple of punches blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pritchard misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pritchard lands with a left to the head.
Dobber Snodgrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Pritchard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Pritchard.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Snodgrass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Snodgrass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pritchard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land. #T3#
Pritchard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass misses with a knee strike.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass lands a nice uppercut.
Pritchard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snodgrass.
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Pritchard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pritchard.
Pritchard misses with the head strike.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Pritchard.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Pritchard blocks an uppercut.
Pritchard prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass controlling the action here for a moment.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Pritchard working aggressively here.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pritchard can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Snodgrass throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dobber Snodgrass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pritchard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Pritchard!
Dobber Snodgrass was interviewed post fight and said 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.

Event: HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017

#R1##TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
Grabonzo looking to pass the guard.
Grabonzo is in close to Snodgrass's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending well. #SUB#
Grabonzo is working for a kimura but Snodgrass is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Grabonzo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Snodgrass has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
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! #SUB#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB#
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! #T4##SUB#
Grabonzo working for a guillotine from mount but Snodgrass is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Grabonzo working for a guillotine from mount but Snodgrass is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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!#CL2#
Snodgrass has Grabonzo up against the cage in a clinch.
Snodgrass stops a takedown attempt from Grabonzo.
A nice left hand lands by Snodgrass. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL2#
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. #ROC2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
Grabonzo shoots in but Snodgrass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Snodgrass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
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. #T4#
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 '.

Event: HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Cannon avoids the body shot from Snodgrass.
Cannon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snodgrass wants to counter the offense by Cannon and move into the clinch position.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cannon or perhaps it was just good defense by Snodgrass, which made it look bad.
A low kick from Cannon misses
and Cannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snodgrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Cannon misses with a leg kick
letting Snodgrass counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Cannon.#T1#
Snodgrass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannon.
Todd Cannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Snodgrass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Cannon. That snapped Snodgrass's head back.
Cannon shoots in but Snodgrass avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Cannon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snodgrass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cannon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannon misses with a jab to the body
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cannon walks straight into a right hand from Snodgrass - that's dropped him! Snodgrass jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Cannon from any more punishment! Cannon complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dobber Snodgrass!
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.

Event: HFC 66: Yamamoto vs Michael
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1#
Powell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Powell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snodgrass is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Snodgrass moves into the clinch.
Snodgrass looking to slow down the pace here.
Powell tries to stall but Snodgrass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Powell takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Powell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snodgrass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snodgrass misses the shot to the body.
Powell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Powell. #CL2#
Powell has managed to clinch.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Powell taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Powell prevents a body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Powell avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Powell lands an uppercut.
Powell lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snodgrass is pressed up against the cage. Powell 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.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Powell missing with a left hand there. Snodgrass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Powell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snodgrass is out of range.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Powell pushes Snodgrass up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell has a couple of punches blocked by Snodgrass. #TD2#
Powell has clasped his hands together around Snodgrass's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Snodgrass throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Powell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Snodgrass is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Powell feints and then cracks Snodgrass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snodgrass down.
Powell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snodgrass tries to avoid it but Powell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snodgrass to the ground. Snodgrass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
Powell has Snodgrass up against the cage in a clinch.
Powell tries to work over Snodgrass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Powell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell has Snodgrass pressed against the cage.
Snodgrass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snodgrass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Snodgrass throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Powell works on Snodgrass's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Powell. #TD2#
Powell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Snodgrass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Powell not doing much here.
Snodgrass is trying to stand.
Powell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snodgrass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Powell on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Powell connects with a nice short shot to Snodgrass's temple.
Snodgrass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Powell.
Powell is looking to take a break and control but Snodgrass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powell lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Powell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Snodgrass's head.
Powell not doing much here.
Snodgrass pushes Powell off looking to stand but Powell dives back in and keeps control.
Powell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Powell controlling the pace.
Snodgrass tries to roll over but Powell keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Powell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Powell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jab, jab by Snodgrass - just one landing.
Powell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Snodgrass takes a step back to recover.
Powell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Snodgrass if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Powell forces Snodgrass back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor Powell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
Powell is working for takedown but Snodgrass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Snodgrass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Powell blocks it. #T1#
Snodgrass lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Powell working aggressively here.
Snodgrass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snodgrass or not.
Powell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Powell's elbow.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Powell has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Snodgrass is trying to keep an underhook but Powell manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Powell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Powell.
Snodgrass wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Powell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Powell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Powell throwing shots but Snodgrass is blocking nicely.
Snodgrass is looking for a sweep. Powell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Powell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Powell lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Powell there.
Snodgrass is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Powell in particular looking to stall.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Powell stalling.
Powell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Powell lands a nice short elbow.
Snodgrass trying to control but Powell postures up.
Powell tries to pass to full mount but Snodgrass defends it.
Snodgrass wants to improve his position but Powell is controlling well.
Snodgrass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Powell prevents Snodgrass from standing back up.
Powell lands strikes from half guard.
Snodgrass is refusing to be controlled, as Powell sits in half guard. #T4#
Snodgrass tries to kick Powell off but Powell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Powell controlling the action here.
Snodgrass tries to get to full guard but Powell has control of the leg.
Powell wants to free his trapped foot but Snodgrass is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Snodgrass taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell wants to take a breather but Snodgrass is having none of it.
Snodgrass looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Powell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powell.
Snodgrass is looking to counter punch.
Taylor Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powell walks into a left hand.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snodgrass tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Powell manages to circle out of the way.
Powell tries to clinch there but Snodgrass circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snodgrass.
A quick step to the side and Snodgrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Powell fails with a takedown attempt.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Powell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell throws a lazy uppercut
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor Powell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snodgrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell misses with a shot to the body
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snodgrass swats away the attempt to clinch by Powell.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Powell closes the distance but Snodgrass moves to the side
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dobber Snodgrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell throws a leg kick
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Powell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Powell lands with a left to the head.
Powell throws a head punch that misses.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Powell.
Powell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Powell avoiding damage.
A short right from Powell. #T3#
Snodgrass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Powell lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Snodgrass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Powell.
Powell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snodgrass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Powell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Snodgrass fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Snodgrass's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snodgrass duly obliges.
Taylor Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good leg kick by Powell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Powell moves in looking to clinch but Snodgrass pushes him off.#T4#
Snodgrass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snodgrass wants it to stay on the feet.
Snodgrass is looking to counter punch.
Powell wants to clinch up but Snodgrass keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Powell wants to clinch.
Snodgrass is looking to counter the offense by Powell and move into the clinch.
Powell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snodgrass swivels and escapes.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell misses with a hook
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Powell lands a jab to Snodgrass's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dobber Snodgrass showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powell 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Powell!
Taylor Powell spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Dobber Snodgrass was interviewed post fight and said 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.

Event: HFC 62:Bambele vs Bones.J
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Epicity fails to land with a series of punches.
Epicity lands a nice shot that snaps Snodgrass's head back.
Snodgrass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snodgrass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epicity.
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snodgrass stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crunch! Epicity slams his shin into Snodgrass's torso.
Epicity tries to work over Snodgrass's front leg with a kick but Snodgrass checks it.
Snodgrass went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Epicity dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity connects with a high kick.
Epicity throws a right and a left that both miss.
Epicity has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Epicity throws a push kick but Snodgrass slaps the foot to one side.
Snodgrass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Epicity.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a straight right hand.
Epicity misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snodgrass.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snodgrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epicity lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Snodgrass tries to keep at a distance but Epicity has taken the fight into the clinch.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity tries a body shot but Snodgrass blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Epicity.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Snodgrass's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Epicity.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity presses Snodgrass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Snodgrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Snodgrass trying to stall but Epicity improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Snodgrass as the two fighters clinch.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Snodgrass can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
Epicity lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass tries to stall but Epicity uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Epicity. #T4#
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snodgrass taking a breather.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Snodgrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
Epicity lands a left hand.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Epicity throws a jab but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass slips a jab and a cross from Epicity.
Epicity connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Epicity misses with a straight left.
Snodgrass wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Snodgrass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Epicity 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.
Snodgrass is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Epicity closes the distance and pushes Snodgrass back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity presses Snodgrass against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Epicity. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A short body shot lands from Epicity as the two fighters clinch.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snodgrass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snodgrass presses Epicity against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snodgrass misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity misses with the head strike.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass blocking some punches.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turbo Epicity seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Snodgrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Epicity uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Snodgrass controls his hands.
Snodgrass wants to stall.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Epicity. #T3#
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Epicity scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity tries a body shot but Snodgrass blocks it.
Epicity working aggressively here.
Snodgrass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass is trying to stall.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity blocking some punches.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Epicity is leaning against Snodgrass and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity digs a right hand underneath Snodgrass's ribcage. Snodgrass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snodgrass tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands with a left to the head.
Snodgrass pushes Epicity back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a body punch.
Snodgrass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Epicity lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snodgrasss head.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Epicity misses with a body kick.
Snodgrass slips a jab and a cross from Epicity.
Epicity throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Snodgrass counters by clinching up.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Epicity blocks it.
Epicity lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Snodgrass lands with a right to the head.
Epicity scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snodgrasss head.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snodgrass throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epicity.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Epicity's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass throws a punch but it's blocked by Epicity.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity has a couple of punches blocked by Snodgrass.
Come on Snodgrass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Epicity works on Snodgrass's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Epicity scores with a hook to the body.
Epicity throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Snodgrass tries to work over Epicity's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Epicity is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epicity pushes Snodgrass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epicity cracks Snodgrass with a nice body shot.
Epicity scores with a shot to the side of Snodgrass's head.
Epicity misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Snodgrass wants to stall.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
Epicity working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Epicity lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Epicity working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Epicity.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Epicity lands a nice uppercut.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands with a right to the head.
Epicity lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Snodgrass blocks a body shot from Epicity.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Epicity on the inside.
Snodgrass misses with an elbow strike.
Epicity scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Epicity.
Epicity swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epicity lands a hook that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Epicity connects with a solid leg kick.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epicity uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snodgrass.
Epicity scores with a nice body kick.
Epicity tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Epicity fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Snodgrass tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epicity with a jab.
Turbo Epicity seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Epicity swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epicity with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epicity fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snodgrass is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epicity.#T1#
Snodgrass is looking to clinch but Epicity is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Epicity on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Snodgrass takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snodgrass throws a combination that misses
and Epicity counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Epicity throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snodgrass fails to land with a series of punches.
Epicity tries to clinch up but Snodgrass circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Epicity throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Epicity lands a body punch.
Snodgrass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass. #T2#
A body shot lands from Epicity.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snodgrass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity lands a shot to the body.
Epicity misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Snodgrass is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Epicity tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snodgrass misses with the head strike.
A short left from Epicity.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity. #T3#
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity gets through Snodgrass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass taking a breather.
Epicity lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Epicity lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Epicity.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Snodgrass trying to stall but Epicity improves his position. #T4#
A short left from Epicity. #ROC2#
Snodgrass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epicity is working Snodgrass over against the cage.
Oh Snodgrass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snodgrass blocking some punches.
Snodgrass seems to have got his legs back now.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epicity misses with some punches.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass can't find room to land a body shot as Epicity controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epicity.
Epicity swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Epicity lands an uppercut.
Epicity throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epicity misses with a punch on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Turbo Epicity dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Epicity throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Epicity misses its intended target.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
Epicity throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Epicity.
Turbo Epicity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epicity lands a jab.
Snodgrass looks to land a right hand but Epicity moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Epicity. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Epicity.
Snodgrass on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Epicity throws a sloppy head kick and Snodgrass moves out of range easily.
Epicity looks to throw the jab but Snodgrass is out of range.
Snodgrass was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Epicity lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epicity throws a body punch but Snodgrass moves out of range.
Snodgrass throws a big shot that misses.
Epicity bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snodgrass's head backwards.
Epicity missing with a left hand there. Snodgrass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Epicity circles away from the clinch attempt.
Epicity throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snodgrass sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Snodgrass.
Epicity throws a body punch but Snodgrass moves out of range.
Snodgrass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dobber Snodgrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A punch combination from Snodgrass misses. #CL2#
Epicity gets a clinch.
Epicity lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass digs a right hand into Epicity's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epicity's gas tank.
Snodgrass tries to throw a body punch but Epicity avoids it by throwing Snodgrass back against the cage.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Epicity blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
Epicity can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Epicity blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Epicity doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epicity lands a right hand. #T3#
Epicity lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Epicity struggles to land a body shot inside as Snodgrass controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Epicity.
Nice body punch from Epicity.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Epicity.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut.
Snodgrass lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Epicity fails to land.
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Epicity is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epicity misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epicity backwards.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snodgrass misses with a punch to the body.
Epicity throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Epicity blocks an uppercut.
Epicity lands a body shot.
Epicity tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epicity fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Epicity.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Epicity creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epicity tries to throw a body punch but Snodgrass avoids it by throwing Epicity back against the cage.
Snodgrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Epicity controls his hands.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epicity misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Snodgrass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Epicity comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Epicity has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Epicity!
Turbo Epicity is the new welterweight champion!
Turbo Epicity thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dobber Snodgrass spoke after the fight, saying 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.

Event: HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Snodgrass. That snapped Cannon's head back.
Cannon wants to slow Snodgrass down by chopping away at his legs.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snodgrass checks the leg kick nicely there.
Snodgrass takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Cannon throws a combination that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Snodgrass takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon tries to break free but Snodgrass pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
A short right from Snodgrass on the inside.
Cannon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snodgrass is leaning against Cannon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Cannon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cannon backwards.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass scores with a hook to the body.
Snodgrass avoiding damage.
Snodgrass throws a big uppercut that drops Cannon! More strikes from Snodgrass and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cannon lies dazed against the cage as Snodgrass celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass retains his welterweight title!
Dobber Snodgrass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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!#TD#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
Hussain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snodgrass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Snodgrass blocks the body kick. #CL2#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
Snodgrass throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
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. #BC#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R4#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #TD#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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!
#R5#
A low kick from Hussain is predictable there #CL2#
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. #T1#
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. #BC#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: HFC 51:Abdurahimov vs Mahones
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Jensen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Snodgrass.
Jensen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Snodgrass lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jensen tries for a takedown but Snodgrass circles away easily#CL2#
and Snodgrass counters by clinching up.
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Jensen is looking for a takedown.
Jensen is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snodgrass has Jensen pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen 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.#T1#
Jensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snodgrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snodgrass stalks Jensen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jensen's face. Jensen staggers backwards, shaken.
Jensen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Snodgrass thuds a left hand into Jensen's body.
Snodgrass thuds his right hand into Jensen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jensen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snodgrass counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Jensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snodgrass pinned against the cage. Snodgrass gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jensen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snodgrass's waist but Snodgrass gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jensen off to one side.
Jensen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snodgrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snodgrass steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jensen.
Snodgrass lands a glancing blow to the side of Jensen's head.#CL2#
Snodgrass has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass is stalling here.
Snodgrass looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Snodgrass scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jensen backwards.
Jensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snodgrass pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jensen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Snodgrass closes the distance and clinches.
Jensen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jensen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snodgrass is defending well.
Jensen throws an elbow but it misses.
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jensen 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 right from Snodgrass on the inside.
Snodgrass pushes Jensen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jensen. #T4#
Snodgrass scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Jensen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snodgrass is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Jensen is breathing heavily.
Snodgrass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jensen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a body shot.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Jensen out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: HFC 47: Capuchin vs Michael
Date: Jul 09, 2016

#R1#
Hussain takes one to the side of the head.
Snodgrass tries to clinch up.
Hussain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hussain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussain.
Snodgrass throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain throws out a counter right but Snodgrass avoids it with no problem.
Snodgrass looks to land a right hand but Hussain moved out of range.
Hussain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hussain feints and then cracks Snodgrass's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Snodgrass down.
Snodgrass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Hussain tenderised Snodgrass's leg. Snodgrass is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snodgrass blocks the body kick.
Snodgrass seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Snodgrass on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussain. Hussain obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
No joy there for Snodgrass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snodgrass lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snodgrass scores with a decent looking hook.
Snodgrass tries to clinch there but Hussain circles away.
Hussain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hussain scoring well with a low kick there.
Dobber Snodgrass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snodgrass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussain misses with an uppercut.
Hussain misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snodgrass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Hussain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snodgrass manages to avoid it.
Hussain throws a right hand that misses
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hussain misses the shot to the body.
Snodgrass throws a looping overhand right but Hussain ducks down to avoid it.
Hussain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Snodgrass's calf.
Snodgrass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snodgrass looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussain is just out of range.
Hussain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
Snodgrass uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hussain misses with a hook.
Snodgrass throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Hussain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Snodgrass's guard.
Hussain throwing strikes but missing.
Hussain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Snodgrass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snodgrass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hussain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hussain is working Snodgrass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hussain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hussain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hussain is working Snodgrass over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Hussain wants to control from the top but Snodgrass keeps moving.
Snodgrass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hussain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Snodgrass trying to control the position.
Snodgrass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hussain on the ground.
Hussain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hussain throws a big right hand that misses.
Snodgrass looking for a sweep. Not yet Snodgrass, not yet.
Hussain cracks Snodgrass with a solid left hand.
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!
Hussain works over Snodgrass with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hussain dives in and grabs Snodgrass's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snodgrass pushes down on Hussain's head and hops out.
Snodgrass appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Hussain.
Hussain scores with a nice body kick.
Hussain misses with the body kick
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Snodgrass moves out of range of the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snodgrass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snodgrass was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.#T1#
Hussain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snodgrass.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Snodgrass throws a series of punches but Hussain moves out of range.
Snodgrass is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussain misses the target.
Snodgrass tries to move into range but Hussain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hussain misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Snodgrass holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hussain looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Hussain fails to land. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Snodgrass prevents it.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emre Hussain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snodgrass scores with a shot to the side of Hussain's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snodgrass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Hussain.
Hussain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussain.
A head punch on the inside from Hussain fails to land.
Hussain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussain tries to score a body lock takedown but Snodgrass shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hussain throws a punch but it's blocked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussain backwards. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hussain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Snodgrass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hussain has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snodgrass clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Hussain lands strikes to the head.
Hussain misses with an elbow to the head.
Snodgrass grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Hussain lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Hussain lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussain is hanging on to Snodgrass's back as he tries to escape.
Snodgrass is trying to remain composed but Hussain is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Hussain is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Snodgrass up.
Hussain scores with punches and elbows.
Hussain has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Snodgrass.
Hussain landing with strikes.
Snodgrass is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hussain is landing with strikes. Snodgrass can't take much more of this.
Hussain is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Snodgrass up.
Emre Hussain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hussain connects with a big shot to the side of Snodgrass's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emre Hussain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hussain connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snodgrass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hussain shoots in and drives through. Snodgrass sprawls well.
Snodgrass slips a straight right by Hussain.
Snodgrass is looking to clinch but Hussain is avoiding it.
Hussain connects with a leg kick. Snodgrass looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussain lands with an overhand left.
Snodgrass tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Hussain to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hussain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snodgrass was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussain.
Hussain misses with a double jab.
Snodgrass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussain.
Hussain circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Hussain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hussain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hussain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hussain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dobber Snodgrass has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Snodgrass is trying to stand up here but Hussain is controlling him well.
Hussain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hussain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hussain 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.
Hussain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snodgrass with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hussain is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snodgrass is not content to let Hussain control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Hussain there. #T3#
Nice strikes from Hussain there.
Hussain blocks the strikes from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass wants to improve his position but Hussain is controlling well.
Hussain controlling the action here.
Hussain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snodgrass on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hussain lands a nice short elbow.
Hussain is looking to take a break and control but Snodgrass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hussain passes into side control, despite Snodgrass's attempt to control the position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hussain. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T4#
Hussain working the body and head with strikes.
Hussain working the ground and pound.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Snodgrass down.
Hussain is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Snodgrass will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Hussain working the ground and pound from side control.
Snodgrass is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussain lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hussain wants to control but Snodgrass is keeping him busy.
Emre Hussain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hussain is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snodgrass's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emre Hussain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussain winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emre Hussain!
A victorious Emre Hussain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Dobber Snodgrass had this to say: 'I never turn down a fight... That was brutal. Somebody will pay for this.'.

Event: NYBD 4
Date: May 01, 2016

#R1#
Shun misses with a takedown attempt
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body.
Shun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snodgrass counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snodgrass counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shun thinking.
Dobber Snodgrass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larith Shun.
Snodgrass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shun doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Snodgrass counters by clinching up.
Shun looks winded!
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shun is trying to pull guard but Snodgrass has him pressed against the cage.
Shun takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass landing knees to the head.
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!
Snodgrass lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shun backwards.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass. #ROC#
Shun is rocked!
Snodgrass lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shun is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shun backwards.
Snodgrass lands a big knee to the head and Shun goes down! Snodgrass pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass retains his middleweight title!
A less than humble Dobber Snodgrass misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: NYBD 3
Date: Apr 21, 2016

#R1#
Snodgrass misses the body punch
and Balthazar counters with a nice body kick.
Balthazar misses with a straight right.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snodgrass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snodgrass seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snodgrass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balthazar manages to avoid it.
Balthazar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snodgrass looks to land a left hand but Balthazar moved out of range nicely.
Snodgrass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balthazar.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Snodgrass scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Balthazar doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balthazar. Snodgrass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balthazar throws a poor cross that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass slips a straight right by Balthazar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Snodgrass.
We've been told by Snodgrass's head coaches at WIGGLEBOTTOM'S that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balthazar tries to land a body kick#CL#
and Snodgrass counters by moving into the clinch.
Snodgrass throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Snodgrass. #T1#
Snodgrass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass tries a body shot but Balthazar blocks it.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balthazar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Balthazar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Snodgrass misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snodgrass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Balthazar working aggressively here.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snodgrass avoids it.
Balthazar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
Balthazar missing with knees to the body.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Snodgrass misses with a punch on the inside.
Snodgrass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Balthazar.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass.
Balthazar blocks a body shot from Snodgrass.
Balthazar misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Snodgrass struggles to land a body shot inside as Balthazar controls his hands.
Snodgrass avoiding damage as Balthazar throws knees to the body.
Balthazar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balthazar misses with a knee to the head.
Balthazar missing with knees to the body.
Snodgrass takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Balthazar misses with a body punch.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Balthazar fails to land.
Snodgrass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Snodgrass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balthazar looking to throw knees to the head but Snodgrass is blocking nicely.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Snodgrass.
Balthazar lands with a light punch inside.
Snodgrass managing to block the knees to the body from Balthazar.
Snodgrass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balthazar's elbow.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass has a couple of punches blocked by Balthazar. #T3#
Snodgrass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Balthazar.
Snodgrass misses with some punches.
Balthazar looking to throw knees to the head but Snodgrass is blocking nicely.
Balthazar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Snodgrass misses with a knee to the head.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Balthazar misses with a knee to the head.
Snodgrass avoiding damage as Balthazar throws knees to the body.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snodgrass avoids it.
Snodgrass swings wildly with an uppercut but Balthazar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balthazar trying to land knees to the body.
Snodgrass takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Dobber Snodgrass has been cut.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snodgrass is trying to maintain a safe position but Balthazar gets an underhook and turns Snodgrass into the cage.
Balthazar trying to land knees to the body.
Snodgrass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
Balthazar missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Snodgrass lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Snodgrass fails to land.
Balthazar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balthazar lands a hook that snaps the head of Snodgrass backwards.
Balthazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Balthazar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Snodgrass blocks it with crossed arms.
Balthazar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snodgrass's elbow.
Balthazar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
Snodgrass makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Balthazar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snodgrass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Balthazar blocks an uppercut.
Snodgrass misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balthazar misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balthazar.
Balthazar throws an elbow that misses.
Snodgrass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Balthazar swings wildly with an uppercut but Snodgrass uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Dobber Snodgrass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dobber Snodgrass's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Balthazar tries to clinch there but Snodgrass circles away.
Snodgrass swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Snodgrass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balthazar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snodgrass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snodgrass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Snodgrass drops his hands momentarily and Balthazar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Balthazar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snodgrass paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Snodgrass misses its target.
Snodgrass misses with a wild combination.
Balthazar cracks Snodgrass with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snodgrass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snodgrass tries to move into range but Balthazar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Balthazar has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snodgrass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balthazar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Snodgrass walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snodgrass throws a jab when Balthazar was well out of range.
Balthazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snodgrass keeps the fight on the outside.
Balthazar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balthazar misses the body punch
enabling Snodgrass to counter with a crisp jab.
Balthazar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Snodgrass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balthazar misses with a hook to the body
and Snodgrass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balthazar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Snodgrass.
Balthazar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Snodgrass with a nice cross.
Balthazar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balthazar misses the shot to the body.
Snodgrass looks to clinch
and Balthazar counters with a left to the body.
Arran Balthazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balthazar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Balthazar as he connects with a hook.
Balthazar scores with a hook.
Snodgrass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Balthazar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snodgrass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snodgrass takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balthazar misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Snodgrass on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snodgrass misses the target.
Balthazar only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snodgrass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balthazar moves away.
Jab from Snodgrass.
Balthazar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balthazar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snodgrass moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Snodgrass lands with a right hand. #T3#
Balthazar connects with the punch.
Balthazar tries to clinch but Snodgrass is having none of it.
Snodgrass lands the left hand.
Balthazar looks to score with a jab to the body but Snodgrass is just out of range.
Snodgrass appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Balthazar throws a leg kick which misses Snodgrass's front leg but catches the back leg as Snodgrass tries to avoid it.
Arran Balthazar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snodgrass tries to close the distance and clinch up but Balthazar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by Snodgrass.
Snodgrass throwing a counter right hand but Balthazar manages to avoid it.
Balthazar scores with a hook to the body. Snodgrass takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Balthazar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snodgrass's head backwards.
Snodgrass misses with a straight left.
Balthazar is trying to counter with his kicks.
Snodgrass throws a head kick but Balthazar moves out of range.
Balthazar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snodgrass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snodgrass. Balthazar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Balthazar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Snodgrass counters with a right hand to the body.
Snodgrass loads up on a big right hand but Balthazar slips the punch.
Balthazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Balthazar, as that shot connected.
Snodgrass lands the left hand.
Balthazar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snodgrass swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Balthazar.
A big left from Balthazar misses.
Balthazar misses the body punch
and Snodgrass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Balthazar throws a right hand that misses
and Snodgrass counters with a nice body shot.
A nice combination there by Snodgrass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arran Balthazar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dobber Snodgrass'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.
#R3#
Snodgrass ducks under a wild hook from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses with an uppercut
and Snodgrass counters with a nice uppercut.
Balthazar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snodgrass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Balthazar. #CL2#
Balthazar rushes Snodgrass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snodgrass prevents a body shot from Balthazar.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass blocks an uppercut.
Snodgrass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Balthazar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balthazar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Snodgrass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balthazar can't find room to land a body shot as Snodgrass controls the action.
Balthazar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Snodgrass avoids it.
Balthazar misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass - that landed with a thud.
Balthazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Snodgrass throws a knee to the head but misses.
Balthazar misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a shot to the body.
Snodgrass works on Balthazar's body with a couple of short punches.
Snodgrass lands a hook that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass is leaning against Balthazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balthazar backwards.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass - that landed with a thud.
Snodgrass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Balthazar.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snodgrass is leaning against Balthazar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Snodgrass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Snodgrass.
Balthazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobber Snodgrass has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#
Balthazar is rocked!#T2#
Snodgrass scores with a shoulder strike.
Balthazar is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?
Balthazar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clinched against the cage, Snodgrass lands a big elbow that drops Balthazar! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Balthazar is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: NYBD 2
Date: Apr 10, 2016

#R1#
Keenan goes for a double leg but Snodgrass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snodgrass continues to drive forward.
Keenan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Keenan darts in and clinches Snodgrass up against the cage.
Snodgrass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snodgrass.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snodgrass.
A short right from Snodgrass.
Keenan looks winded!
Snodgrass misses with a knee strike.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Keenan takes a shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Snodgrass lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snodgrass lands a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snodgrass presses Keenan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
A short left from Snodgrass.
A left hand lands to the body for Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Keenan backwards. #ROC#
Keenan is rocked!
A short right from Snodgrass.
Keenan is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?
Snodgrass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #KD#
Snodgrass drops Keenan onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Keenan is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Keenan to his knees! Snodgrass keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass retains his middleweight title!
Dobber Snodgrass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: NYBD 1:Tate VS Toole Jr
Date: Apr 01, 2016

#R1#
Buttler tries to clinch up.
Buttler fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Snodgrass wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snodgrass, as that shot connected.
Buttler tries to clinch
and Snodgrass counters with a one-two to the body.
Buttler throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Dobber Snodgrass has been cut.
Buttler throws a lazy head kick
and Snodgrass counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Buttler tries to keep at a distance but Snodgrass has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snodgrass digs a right hand underneath Buttler's ribcage. Buttler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snodgrass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Jimme Buttler has been cut.
Snodgrass lands with a light punch inside.
Buttler looks winded!
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!
Snodgrass scores with a shoulder strike.
Snodgrass lands a left hand.
Snodgrass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Snodgrass presses Buttler against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snodgrass lands with a short shot to the head.
Snodgrass working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snodgrass pushes Buttler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snodgrass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass lands a shot to the body.
Snodgrass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buttler or not. #T1#
Snodgrass works on Buttler's body with a couple of short punches.
Snodgrass lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Snodgrass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Snodgrass lands a hook that snaps the head of Buttler backwards.
Snodgrass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Snodgrass effectively controlling the action here.
Snodgrass lands a nice shot to the body.
Snodgrass is working Buttler over against the cage.
Snodgrass lands a nice uppercut.
Snodgrass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buttler backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snodgrass gets through Buttler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snodgrass digs a right hand into Buttler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buttler's gas tank.
Snodgrass lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Snodgrass.
I was talking to Snodgrass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Snodgrass lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short uppercut from Snodgrass. #ROC#
Buttler is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snodgrass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buttler is still on wobbly legs! Can Snodgrass finish him?#KD#
Snodgrass drops Buttler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Buttler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#T2#
Snodgrass lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Snodgrass.
Buttler tries to land a knee to the head but Snodgrass blocks with his arms.
Snodgrass lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buttler.
Buttler seems to have recovered his senses.
Snodgrass lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Snodgrass. #KD#
Snodgrass drops Buttler onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Buttler is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A right handed body shot lands from Snodgrass.
A short left from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snodgrass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Snodgrass.
Snodgrass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snodgrass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buttler or not.
Snodgrass has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Buttler - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Snodgrass, and another! Buttler is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Dobber Snodgrass!
Dobber Snodgrass is the new middleweight champion!
Dobber Snodgrass decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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