PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Invictus Feliciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes into the arena with Sabaton - Uprising blaring out of the sound system. Feliciano has chosen hollywood undead- undead as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dobrzynski
vs
Feliciano

183 cm
24
201 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

195 cm
22
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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MERKIN FIGHTWEAR

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Invictus Feliciano!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Feliciano shows good takedown defense.
Feliciano tries to clinch there but Dobrzynski circles away.
Feliciano fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feliciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feliciano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dobrzynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Feliciano rushes Dobrzynski and presses him up against the cage.
Dobrzynski misses with the head strike.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a punch to the body.
Feliciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dobrzynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feliciano is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feliciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Feliciano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Feliciano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano lands a left hand.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Dobrzynski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Feliciano gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Feliciano misses with a body punch.
Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feliciano.
Feliciano tries to work over Dobrzynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobrzynski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Feliciano pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dobrzynski circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dobrzynski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dobrzynski.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Feliciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dobrzynski 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Feliciano lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Maciej Dobrzynski has been cut.

Feliciano gets caught flat footed, as Dobrzynski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Feliciano keeps moving.
Dobrzynski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Invictus Feliciano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Feliciano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Feliciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Feliciano rushes Dobrzynski and presses him up against the cage.
Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Feliciano fails to land.
Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrzynski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Feliciano is defending well.
Feliciano lands with a short shot to the head.
Feliciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano misses with a punch to the body.
Invictus Feliciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Feliciano lands a body shot.
A short left from Feliciano.
A hook to the body from Feliciano.
Feliciano tries to throw a body punch but Dobrzynski avoids it by throwing Feliciano back against the cage.
Dobrzynski is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feliciano.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feliciano digs a right hand into Dobrzynski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dobrzynski's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Feliciano presses Dobrzynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards.
A body shot lands from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards.
Feliciano pushes Dobrzynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Feliciano is leaning against Dobrzynski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Feliciano presses Dobrzynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dobrzynski blocks a body shot from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Feliciano lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Dobrzynski is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobrzynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Feliciano.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrzynski.
A nice left hand lands by Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards.
Oh Dobrzynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobrzynski prevents a body shot from Feliciano.
Dobrzynski seems to have got his legs back now.
A hook to the body from Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dobrzynski.
Feliciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dobrzynski's elbow.
Feliciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Feliciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Feliciano misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Feliciano.
Feliciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Feliciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards.
A short right from Feliciano.
Feliciano works on Dobrzynski's body with a couple of short punches.
Feliciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Feliciano lands an uppercut.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feliciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Feliciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Invictus Feliciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dobrzynski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feliciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dobrzynski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Feliciano throws a nice looking combination but Dobrzynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Feliciano rushes Dobrzynski and presses him up against the cage.
Feliciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrzynski controls his hands.
Feliciano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Feliciano lands a nice uppercut.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dobrzynskis head.
Feliciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Feliciano cracks Dobrzynski with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feliciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Feliciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Feliciano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Feliciano gets through Dobrzynski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Feliciano can't find room to land a body shot as Dobrzynski controls the action.
Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Feliciano as the two fighters clinch.
Feliciano pushes Dobrzynski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Feliciano.
Dobrzynski takes a shot to the head.
Feliciano tries to work over Dobrzynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Feliciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Feliciano prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Feliciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Feliciano.
Feliciano lands a right hand.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Feliciano works on Dobrzynski's body with a couple of short punches.
Feliciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Dobrzynski controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano tries a body shot but Dobrzynski blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Feliciano fails to land.
Dobrzynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Feliciano.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Feliciano.
Feliciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Feliciano throws a head punch that misses.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
Dobrzynski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobrzynski blocking some punches.
Feliciano prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano lands with a left to the head.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
Feliciano misses with some punches.
Feliciano has a couple of punches blocked by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano lands a hook that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards.
Dobrzynski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Feliciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Feliciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski blocks an uppercut.
Feliciano working aggressively here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Feliciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dobrzynski backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Feliciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Feliciano misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Invictus Feliciano really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut.
That's time! Dobrzynski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Feliciano wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Dobrzynski or perhaps it was just good defense by Feliciano which made him look bad.
Maciej Dobrzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Feliciano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobrzynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Feliciano closes the distance looking to clinch

and Dobrzynski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Feliciano won't be happy with that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feliciano is trying to buck Dobrzynski off.
Feliciano on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Feliciano is not content to let Dobrzynski control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobrzynski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dobrzynski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dobrzynski trying to control the position but Feliciano is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Feliciano regains half guard, as Dobrzynski was trying to land strikes.
Feliciano is trying to stand up here but Dobrzynski is controlling him well.
Dobrzynski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Maciej Dobrzynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrzynski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feliciano's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Dobrzynski wants to finish this one by submission but Feliciano is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski looking for a guillotine from mount but Feliciano is having none of it.

Dobrzynski jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Feliciano manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Dobrzynski had his way with Invictus Feliciano in that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dobrzynski fails with a takedown attempt.
Dobrzynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Feliciano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Feliciano tries to clinch but Dobrzynski moves away

and Dobrzynski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Feliciano's guard.
Dobrzynski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Feliciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Feliciano wants to stand and escape but Dobrzynski is having none of it.
Dobrzynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Feliciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrzynski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski 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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dobrzynski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dobrzynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Feliciano's waist but Feliciano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dobrzynski off to one side.
Feliciano tries to clinch up.
Dobrzynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dobrzynski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Feliciano swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Feliciano closes the distance and clinches.
Feliciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feliciano.
Dobrzynski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Feliciano smiles and moves away.
Invictus Feliciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Feliciano tries to clinch but Dobrzynski is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobrzynski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dobrzynski swats away the attempt to clinch by Feliciano.
Feliciano tries to clinch there but Dobrzynski circles away.

Dobrzynski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Feliciano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dobrzynski is in Feliciano's guard.
Dobrzynski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Feliciano is looking to stand back up but Dobrzynski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Feliciano.
Feliciano is refusing to be controlled, as Dobrzynski sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Feliciano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Feliciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Dobrzynski.
Feliciano is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feliciano!
Dobrzynski landing shots from mount.
Dobrzynski throws some wild stikes that Feliciano manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski lands a big elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Dobrzynski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Feliciano has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Invictus Feliciano!
Invictus Feliciano is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Invictus Feliciano thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.