PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Boskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dabrowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. TWO STEPS FROM HELL - Protectors of the Earth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Boskov
vs
Dabrowski

192 cm
26
264 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

199 cm
26
244 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergej Boskov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rafal Dabrowski!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boskov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dabrowski sprawls well. Dabrowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boskov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dabrowski falls off balance throwing a combination

and Boskov counters with a takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boskov scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boskov working the ground and pound but Dabrowski is defending the strikes.
Dabrowski defending against the ground and pound.
Dabrowski managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boskov.
Dabrowski is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boskov is staying tight to Dabrowski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boskov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boskov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Dabrowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Boskov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dabrowski defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskov is trying to control. Dabrowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boskov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boskov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boskov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dabrowski's head.
Boskov lands with a punch from half guard.
Boskov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boskov controlling the action here.
Boskov throws a strike but Dabrowski avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskov trying to control but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
Boskov stays in close to Dabrowski's body and controls the position.
Boskov throws a big right hand that misses.
Boskov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dabrowski wants to get back to his feet but Boskov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boskov trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabrowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergej Boskov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boskov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boskov moves into the clinch successfully.
Boskov can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Boskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabrowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boskov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dabrowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boskov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boskov is looking for a takedown.
Boskov is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskov tries to score a body lock takedown but Dabrowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boskov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dabrowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boskov is breathing heavily.
Boskov is working for takedown but Dabrowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dabrowski has had enough of the clinch but Boskov keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Dabrowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabrowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boskov wants to take the fight to the mat but Dabrowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boskov tries for a takedown but Dabrowski manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergej Boskov dominated that round.
That's time! Boskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boskov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dabrowski pinned against the cage. Dabrowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dabrowski scores with a punch to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Dabrowski as Boskov shoots in.
Boskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dabrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boskov.
Dabrowski lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boskov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dabrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boskov has time to react.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabrowski lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Sergej Boskov has been cut.
Boskov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dabrowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski cracks Boskov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boskov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dabrowski scores with the left hand. Boskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Boskov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dabrowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Boskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabrowski feints a jab promting Boskov to slip. Dabrowski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Boskov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dabrowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dabrowski lands with a nice body punch.
Dabrowski throws a series of punches but Boskov moves out of range.
Dabrowski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dabrowski.
Nice shot lands for Dabrowski.
Dabrowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dabrowski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dabrowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boskov takes one on the button.
Boskov slips a jab and a cross from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sergej Boskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dabrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boskov has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boskov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boskov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dabrowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Sergej Boskov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dabrowski lands a nice looking body shot.

Boskov has closed the distance and engaged Dabrowski in a clinch.
Dabrowski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boskov has him pressed against the cage.
Dabrowski gets underhooks to prevent Boskov's takedown attempt.
Boskov tries for a takedown but Dabrowski manages to get underhooks.
Dabrowski is trying to force a seperation but Boskov has the dominant position.
Dabrowski is trying to break the clinch but Boskov has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boskov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dabrowski is trying to push Boskov away but Boskov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boskov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dabrowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boskov is working for takedown but Dabrowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dabrowski tries to break free but Boskov pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dabrowski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dabrowski tries to break the clinch but Boskov is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Dabrowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergej Boskov's cut.
That's time! Boskov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boskov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boskov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dabrowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boskov somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boskov.
Dabrowski jabs at Boskov's body.
Dabrowski connects with a crisp jab.
Boskov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dabrowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boskov shoots in for a takedown but Dabrowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergej Boskov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boskov with a poor takedown
and Dabrowski counters with a left to the body.
Dabrowski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Boskov takes one on the button.
Rafal Dabrowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dabrowski connects with a single shot there.
Boskov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dabrowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dabrowski thuds a left hand into Boskov's body.
Dabrowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dabrowski scores with a shot to the body.
Dabrowski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws out a powerful jab.
Dabrowski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dabrowski scores with the left hand. Boskov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dabrowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Dabrowski throws a series of strikes that have Boskov backpedaling.
Rafal Dabrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dabrowski with a hook.
Boskov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boskov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dabrowski counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boskov has time to react.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boskov.
Dabrowski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boskov has time to react.
Dabrowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boskov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dabrowski looks to land a combination. Boskov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Boskov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dabrowski works Boskov's body with a nice hook.
Dabrowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dabrowski lands a nice hook to Boskov's body. Boskov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dabrowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boskov at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dabrowski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boskov back to the cage. Dabrowski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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!
Dabrowski cracks Boskov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dabrowski stuns Boskov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boskov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd cheers as Dabrowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boskov doesn't seem phased though.
Dabrowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Boskov. Boskov gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Dabrowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dabrowski 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski took some time post fight to say the following; 'good fight:)'.