PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nemanja Tancev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dobrzynski
vs
Tancev

183 cm
27
201 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

190 cm
26
190 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nemanja Tancev!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tancev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dobrzynski tries to avoid it but Tancev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dobrzynski to the ground. Dobrzynski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Tancev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dobrzynski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Tancev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dobrzynski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Tancev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dobrzynski is looking to regain half guard here but Tancev keeps moving and retains side control.

Tancev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dobrzynski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Tancev swings around for an armbar but Dobrzynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tancev's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski cracks Tancev with a solid left hand.

Tancev looking for a guillotine here but Dobrzynski defends easily.
Tancev keeping moving, preventing Dobrzynski from controlling successfully.
Dobrzynski won't allow Tancev to sweep him here.
Tancev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing.
Dobrzynski throws a big right hand that misses.
Dobrzynski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tancev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrzynski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tancev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Tancev has his foot on Dobrzynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrzynski works his way back into a safe position though.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dobrzynski drops back looking for a leg! Tancev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tancev manages to kick Dobrzynski off! Dobrzynski jumps back into Tancev's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Tancev keeps moving.
Tancev wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tancev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dobrzynski has managed to get both his arms back between Tancev's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Tancev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dobrzynski postures up in Tancev's guard and throws a big left but Tancev blocks it.
Tancev keeping moving, preventing Dobrzynski from controlling successfully.
Dobrzynski stands and throws Tancev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dobrzynski is working Tancev over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tancev is letting Dobrzynski control him for a moment.
Tancev tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is looking to take a break and control but Tancev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound from side control.
Tancev is trying to control Dobrzynski's posture but Dobrzynski avoids it.
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!
Dobrzynski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tancev sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dobrzynski lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tancev isn't going anywhere.
Tancev is looking to regain half guard here but Dobrzynski keeps moving and retains side control.

Dobrzynski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tancev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dobrzynski's guard! Nice work there by Tancev!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tancev throws a lazy right hand but Dobrzynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tancev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobrzynski manages to avoid it.
Dobrzynski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Nemanja Tancev has been cut.
Tancev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dobrzynski avoids it really well and circles away.

Dobrzynski tries to sprawl but Tancev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tancev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dobrzynski is looking for a sweep. Tancev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Tancev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dobrzynski defends it well.
Dobrzynski is staying active underneath Tancev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tancev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dobrzynski is trying to get back to full guard.

Tancev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tancev thows a huge punch but Dobrzynski dodges it nicely.
Tancev wants to pass to mount but Dobrzynski is defending the position.
Maciej Dobrzynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dobrzynski manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dobrzynski fails to land with a series of punches.
Dobrzynski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tancev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Dobrzynski shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tancev manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dobrzynski throws an elbow that misses. Tancev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dobrzynski's guard. Nice move by Tancev!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski can't keep his opponent in guard - Tancev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dobrzynski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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!
Dobrzynski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tancev is one step ahead there.
Tancev looking to pass the guard.
Tancev wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski wants to sweep here but Tancev controlling him for the moment.
Tancev trying to control but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tancev looking to pass the guard.
Tancev wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nemanja Tancev hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dobrzynski keeps the fight on the outside.
Maciej Dobrzynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tancev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dobrzynski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Dobrzynski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Tancev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tancev tries to get to full guard but Dobrzynski has control of the leg.
Tancev is trying to control but can't.
Dobrzynski is looking to take a break and control but Tancev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tancev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dobrzynski postures up.
Tancev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maciej Dobrzynski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nemanja Tancev's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tancev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dobrzynski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dobrzynski.
Maciej Dobrzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tancev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dobrzynski avoids it really well and circles away.
Tancev shoots for a takedown but Dobrzynski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tancev throws a wild hook but Dobrzynski just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Tancev gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Dobrzynski raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maciej Dobrzynski!
A less than humble Maciej Dobrzynski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.