PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sang Haley (ranked 6743 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dod (ranked 7948 p4p, 0 weight class). James Dod has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Haley
vs
Dod

209 cm
18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sang Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Dod!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Dod clinches up against the cage.

Haley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dod uses from the top position.
Haley working a defensive guard here.
Dod won't allow Haley to sweep him here.
Dod looking to pass the guard.
Dod won't allow Haley to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Haley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dod blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dod trying to hold on to Haley's head to control him but Haley postures up.
Haley stops Dod from getting back to his feet.
Dod looks winded!
Haley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dod defending well though.
Haley working the head and body with strikes.

Haley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dod tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Haley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sang Haley!