|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 2312 p4p, 261 weight class) and Abdur Rahman Hodges (ranked 4097 p4p, 415 weight class). Abdur Rahman Hodges will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
|
170 cm
21
158 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Abdur Rahman Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov tries for a takedown but Hodges sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanov misses with a takedown
and Hodges counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Ivanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ivanov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ivanov showed some decent athleticism there.
Hodges wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Hodges wants to control but Ivanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hodges tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Hodges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hodges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov postures up.
Ivanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hodges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivanov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ivanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Hodges is retaining full guard.
Hodges is looking to sweep but instead, Ivanov has passed into half guard.
Ivanov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hodges with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hodges wants to get back to his feet.
Hodges trying to hold on to Ivanov's head to control him but Ivanov postures up.
Hodges preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges is trying to get back to full guard.
Ivanov is thwarting Hodges's attempts to control the position.
Hodges looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing that Ivanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hodges wants to control but Ivanov passes into side.
Ivanov working away.
Ivanov stands up.
Ivanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hodges sprawls well. Hodges wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodges connects with the punch.
Hodges connects with an inside leg kick.
Hodges throws a looping overhand right but Ivanov ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ivanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ivanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hodges's head.
Hodges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hodges looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivanov is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ivanov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hodges to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ivanov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hodges pulls down on the head and he's put Ivanov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdur Rahman Hodges!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
35% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
