PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Doc (ranked 5093 p4p, 6322 weight class) and Chris Laird (ranked 537 p4p, 588 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Doc
vs
Laird

195 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
235
1 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Doc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Laird!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doc looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doc.
Doc is nestled in close to Laird, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laird regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Doc.
Doc stops Laird from standing up.
Laird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doc is one step ahead there.
Doc trying to control but Laird is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird pulls Doc in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doc stands up over Laird, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Doc throwing strikes from guard but Laird blocks nicely.
Doc engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird is trying to control the position but Doc postures up.
Doc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Doc scoring with some ground and pound.
Doc postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Laird is rocked!
Doc postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Laird's head off the mat! Laird is out! He's out! Doc jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mike Doc!