PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Javier Dodson (ranked 25271 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Kong Sang (ranked 3661 p4p, 300 weight class). The key to victory for Javier Dodson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Dodson
vs
Kong Sang

167 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chan Kong Sang!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong Sang throws a body punch but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson throwing a counter right hand but Kong Sang manages to avoid it.
Kong Sang throws a sloppy head kick and Dodson moves out of range easily.
Chan Kong Sang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong Sang throws a sloppy head kick and Dodson moves out of range easily.
Kong Sang throws the kick towards the body but Dodson avoids it.
Kong Sang throws a hook to the side of Dodson's head but Dodson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Kong Sang.
Kong Sang throws a lazy uppercut

and Dodson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson won't allow Kong Sang to get back to his feet.
Kong Sang trying to keep a closed guard but Dodson is proving a slippery customer.
Dodson stopping the sweep attempt from Kong Sang.
Dodson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson postures up in Kong Sang's guard and throws a big left but Kong Sang blocks it.
Dodson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dodson trying to control but Kong Sang is working from the bottom.

Kong Sang is looking for a triangle but Dodson pushes his legs off easily.
Kong Sang keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.
Kong Sang looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong Sang, not yet.
Kong Sang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dodson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong Sang on the ground.
Kong Sang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong Sang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dodson manages to get himself to full guard.

Kong Sang cracks Dodson with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong Sang landing some decent shots from guard.
Kong Sang passes into half guard.
Dodson is looking for a sweep. Kong Sang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to get back to full guard but Kong Sang has passed into side control.
Kong Sang staying calm.
Kong Sang advances to mount.
Dodson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kong Sang has got one arm under Dodson's chin. This could be trouble... Dodson trying to control the other hand but Kong Sang gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dodson has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chan Kong Sang!
Chan Kong Sang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.