PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Von Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quaid Sama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dodson
vs
Sama

216 cm
24
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

225 cm
20
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Von Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Quaid Sama!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sama throws out the jab.

Sama pushes Dodson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sama is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Sama pulls guard effortlessly.
Dodson throwing strikes from guard but Sama blocks nicely.
Dodson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sama is pulling down on Dodson's head. It's preventing any offense from Dodson, at least for the moment.
Sama wants to get back to his feet but Dodson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dodson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson stands up over Sama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dodson has managed to get both his arms back between Sama's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dodson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dodson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dodson wanted to stand there but Sama had control of the position.
Dodson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dodson postures up in Sama's guard and throws a big left but Sama blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dodson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dodson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dodson slips a jab and a cross from Sama.
Dodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dodson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dodson shoots for a double leg takedown but Sama sprawls well. He's pushed Dodson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Sama.
Dodson is looking for a counter combo.
Dodson darts in looking for a takedown but Sama gets double underhooks and turns Dodson into the cage.
Sama leaves Dodson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson darts in looking for a takedown but Sama gets double underhooks and turns Dodson into the cage.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but Sama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sama tries a quick counter leg kick but Dodson is wise to it.

Sama gets a clinch.

Sama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sama closes the distance and pushes Dodson back into the cage.
Dodson is trying to force a seperation but Sama has the dominant position.
Dodson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sama has double underhooks.
Dodson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sama is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dodson is defending well.

Sama ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sama no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dodson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sama controls Dodson momentarily but Dodson frees himself.
Dodson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sama looking to control but Dodson passes into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sama wants to improve his position but Dodson is controlling well.
Dodson slips a nice elbow through Sama's hands, connecting with Sama's forehead.
Sama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dodson.
Dodson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sama wants to control but Dodson is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dodson lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quaid Sama dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sama misses with a takedown
and Dodson counters with a good low kick that Sama was not able to check.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sama is defended easily by Dodson.
Dodson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dodson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dodson is defended easily by Sama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodson goes for a double leg but Sama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sama continues to drive forward.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sama as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Von Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but Sama shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sama gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dodson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sama counters with a straight right hand.
Dodson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dodson dives in for a single leg takedown but Sama sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dodson throws a combination that misses
and Sama counters with a one-two to the body.

Dodson is rocked!
Sama fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dodson square on the jaw! Damn, Dodson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Quaid Sama!