PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Boa From Samoa (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.

Haynes
vs
Boa From Samoa

201 cm
19
278 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

197 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Victory! Sports Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dallas Haynes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The Boa From Samoa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

From Samoa clinches up with Haynes and pushes him back against the cage.

Haynes manages to break the clinch.
Haynes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but From Samoa was well out of range. Poor timing from Haynes.
From Samoa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haynes as he avoids it easily.

From Samoa dives in and scores a takedown into Haynes's guard.

Haynes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead From Samoa passes into half guard.
From Samoa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
From Samoa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Samoa is just content to waste time from the top position. Haynes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Haynes has a closed guard, preventing From Samoa from standing up.

From Samoa is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes has a closed guard, preventing From Samoa from standing up.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing From Samoa from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haynes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
From Samoa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Haynes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for From Samoa on the ground.
From Samoa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
From Samoa passes into half guard.
Haynes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but From Samoa scores with a couple of nice shots.

From Samoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

From Samoa seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Haynes is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). The Boa From Samoa!