PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harland Odom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace Dobro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace Dobro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Odom
vs
Dobro

225 cm
18
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harland Odom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wallace Dobro!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Odom closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dobro's guard.
Odom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dobro controlling Odom's posture.

Odom drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dobro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Odom has Dobro in his guard.

Odom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dobro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Dobro has gone for a leg lock! Odom slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dobro's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobro pulls Odom in close to prevent any damage.

Odom is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dobro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dobro has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobro looking to pass the guard.
Dobro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Dobro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Odom trying to control the position.

Dobro drops back looking for a leg! Odom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Odom manages to kick Dobro off! Dobro jumps back into Odom's guard.
Dobro wants to pass the guard but Odom is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Odom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dobro seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Dobro might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Odom trying to keep a closed guard but Dobro is proving a slippery customer.
Dobro is pushing down on Odom's leg trying to pass to half guard. Odom is fighting to maintain full guard but Dobro has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Dobro there.

Dobro is looking for a kimura but Odom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dobro to get the leverage.
Dobro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Odom!
Odom is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobro controlling the position easily from mount.

Dobro is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Odom has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Odom!
Odom stopping the sweep attempt from Dobro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobro controlling Odom's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wallace Dobro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dobro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Odom checks it well.
A head kick by Dobro misses
and Odom counters with a straight right hand.

Odom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Dobro looking for submissions off his back.

Odom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dobro sees it coming and defends easily.
Dobro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobro trying to control here.
Dobro is breathing heavily.
Odom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dobro's head.
Dobro works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobro looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobro, not yet.
Dobro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Dobro has his foot on Odom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Odom works his way back into a safe position though.
Odom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dobro on the ground.
Odom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Odom trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Odom throws a strike but Dobro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Odom is trying to keep Dobro in close.
Dobro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dobro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odom is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobro advances position into side control!
Odom is trying to control Dobro's posture but Dobro avoids it.
Wallace Dobro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dobro takes a little break here. Odom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Dobro swings around for an armbar but Odom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dobro's guard.
Dobro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Odom stands up over Dobro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobro working for a triangle but Odom defends it easily.

Odom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Dobro rushes Odom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Dobro gets control of Odom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dobro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Odom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Odom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dobro looking to control.
Odom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Odom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Odom wants to control from the top but Dobro keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dobro can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odom throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wallace Dobro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Odom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dobro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Odom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odom is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobro has wrist control.
Odom looking to sit in guard and control but Dobro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dobro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odom is trying to keep Dobro in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Harland Odom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Dobro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Odom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Odom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Odom looking to sit in guard and control but Dobro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dobro passes Odom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dobro drops an elbow to the side of Odom's head.
Dobro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobro lands a nice short elbow.

Odom is rocked!

Dobro wants to work for an arm triangle but Odom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oh Odom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Odom has given up his back. Will we see Dobro going for some submissions?

Odom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobro is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Odom is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wallace Dobro!