PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dodd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunde Sven (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.

Dodd
vs
Sven

190 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ White 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 London, Ben Dodd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunde Sven!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Dodd gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Dodd looking for a guillotine here but Sven defends easily.
Sven is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodd has wrist control.

Sven got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dodd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sven has managed to get both his arms back between Dodd's legs - danger averted.

Dodd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sven postures up and lands a big shot to Dodd's brow.

Dodd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sven working some strikes from top position.
Sven distracts Dodd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sven is working Dodd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Dodd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dodd is breathing heavily.

Dodd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sven is working Dodd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sven is pushing down on Dodd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dodd is fighting to maintain full guard but Sven has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sven is nestled in close to Dodd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sven working the head and body with strikes.

Dodd is rocked!
Sven is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Dodd is hurt! He's hurt bad - Sven fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Dodd from any more punishment! Congratulations to Sven! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunde Sven!