PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Dobbins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asa Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dobbins
vs
Sharp

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
18
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Dobbins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Asa Sharp!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dobbins tries to counter with a takedown but Sharp is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobbins is defended easily by Sharp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sharp.
Sharp cracks a nice hook into Dobbins's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dobbins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sharp counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobbins thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Dobbins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dobbins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dobbins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Dobbins with that takedown attempt.
Dobbins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharp's waist but Sharp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dobbins off to one side.

Sharp tries to sprawl but Dobbins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sharp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dobbins.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dobbins in particular looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins working over Sharp with some ground and pound. Sharp looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Dobbins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dobbins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dobbins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sharp trying to hold on to Dobbins's head to control him but Dobbins postures up.
Dobbins controlling the pace.
Dobbins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dobbins working Sharp over with strikes.
Dobbins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dobbins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dobbins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dobbins in particular looking to stall.
Dobbins with the ground and pound but Sharp uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Dobbins lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbins throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobbins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dobbins passes Sharp's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dobbins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sharp with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Dobbins connects with a nice short shot to Sharp's temple.
Dobbins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharp!
Dobbins punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Dobbins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dobbins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sharp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobbins swings for the body but Sharp moves out of range.

Dobbins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bill Dobbins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobbins working the ground and pound.
Dobbins scores with punches from side control.
Sharp is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dobbins connects with a decent elbow.
Dobbins is staying tight to Sharp's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dobbins scoring with punches and elbows.
Dobbins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Dobbins cracks Sharp with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp is being controlled here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sharp's legs.
Dobbins controlling the position.
Sharp takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharp taking a bit of punishment here - Dobbins scoring with strikes.
Dobbins advances nicely into full mount.

Dobbins is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sharp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dobbins connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dobbins cracks Sharp with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Dobbins postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sharp bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dobbins and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Dobbins!