PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Ground (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.

Dodson
vs
Ground

162 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curtis Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, General Ground!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ground shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dodson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dodson throws a body punch but Ground moves out of range.
Dodson throws a solid leg kick but Ground takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dodson.

Dodson scores a takedown into full mount!
Dodson moves to take his opponent's back.
Ground is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dodson is riding his opponent, not letting Ground buck him off.
Ground trying to control but not successfully.

Dodson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson is punishing Ground with some ground and pound.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Dodson landing with strikes.
What can Ground do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dodson has the hooks in. Ground is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dodson controls the action.

Dodson is persistently looking for the submission but Ground is defending it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Curtis Dodson!