PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Rodd (ranked 2018 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Bennett (ranked 4033 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rodd
vs
Bennett

191 cm
27
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
207 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Rodd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zack Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodd stuffs the takedown.
Bennett closes the distance and clinches up with Rodd, looking for a takedown. Bennett pushes Rodd against the cage but Rodd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bennett misses with a body kick.
Rodd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rodd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bennett somewhat.
John Rodd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Bennett.
Rodd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
Bennett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Rodd.
Rodd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rodd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Buoy Training in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Rodd.
Rodd misses with a looping left.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Rodd shows good takedown defense.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodd lunges at Bennett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bennett's hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bennett drives through and clinches with Rodd against the cage.

Rodd gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bennett regains guard.
Rodd advances to half guard.
Rodd moves into full mount! Bennett won't be happy about that!

Rodd has isolated one of Bennett's arms. Bennett looking to fight him off but Rodd twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Rodd!
Our winner, John Rodd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.