PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Dabrowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Dabrowski
vs
Jones

197 cm
29
202 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

183 cm
34
203 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafal Dabrowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Brian Jones!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dabrowski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Dabrowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dabrowski.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses

and Dabrowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jones!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones struggling a bit here.
Jones tries to escape but Dabrowski is in control.
The referee asks Dabrowski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dabrowski prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dabrowski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.
Dabrowski trying to control the position but Jones is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dabrowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jones is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Dabrowski is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jones tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dabrowski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jones.
Dabrowski struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Jones do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Dabrowski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rafal Dabrowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dabrowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones slips a jab from Dabrowski.

Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jones distracts Dabrowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dabrowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Dabrowski has wrist control.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones postures up in Dabrowski's guard and throws a big left but Dabrowski blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones trying to control but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Dabrowski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rafal Dabrowski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jones slips under a jab.
Brian Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Dabrowski enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dabrowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dabrowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dabrowski trying to control the position here.
Dabrowski is trying to keep Jones in close.
Dabrowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dabrowski trying to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Rafal Dabrowski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dabrowski jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Jones throws the left hand but Dabrowski avoids the punch easily.
Dabrowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dabrowski cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Dabrowski is looking to score with low kicks.
Dabrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones moves out of range as Dabrowski strikes.
Brian Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dabrowski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dabrowski on the side of the head.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Dabrowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones missing with a left hand there. Dabrowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dabrowski cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dabrowski misses with a body kick.
Rafal Dabrowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dabrowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones's knee momentarily.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Brian Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dabrowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dabrowski lands a jab.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the ropes and back into range.
Dabrowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dabrowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dabrowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Dabrowski misses with a short punch on the inside.

Jones gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dabrowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jones is working for a kimura but Dabrowski is defending it quite comfortably.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dabrowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski is holding on to half guard well.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dabrowski wants to sweep but Jones has passed to side control!
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Dabrowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Brian Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jones shoots in for a double leg but Dabrowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dabrowski walks into a left hand.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Dabrowski.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Dabrowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dabrowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Dabrowski misses with a body kick.
Dabrowski connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jones rushes Dabrowski and presses him up against the ropes.
Dabrowski looking to slow down the pace here.
Dabrowski gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Rafal Dabrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dabrowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dabrowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dabrowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dabrowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Jones has picked Dabrowski up - he's going for a ride! Jones dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dabrowski is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dabrowski is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Dabrowski is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dabrowski avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Jones seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Dabrowski has recovered full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dabrowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski controlling Jones's posture.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafal Dabrowski just wasn't active enough.
Dabrowski throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones jabs Dabrowski right on the nose. Dabrowski blinks but takes it well.

Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Dabrowski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is fighting to break Dabrowski's control of his arms but Dabrowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dabrowski blocks nicely.
Dabrowski keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dabrowski holds on and takes a little breather.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dabrowski has Jones pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Rafal Dabrowski just wasn't active enough.
Jab from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Jones really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jones lands with a good body shot.
Dabrowski misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dabrowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Dabrowski off the ropes and back into range.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Dabrowski should have avoided that one.
Dabrowski misses with a body shot
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dabrowski moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a good cross that connects.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dabrowski misses with a head kick.
Dabrowski catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Dabrowski circles away.
Dabrowski misses with a kick to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dabrowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dabrowski throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Dabrowski throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dabrowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook
and Dabrowski counters with a straight right hand.
Dabrowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabrowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dabrowski.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dabrowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Dabrowski thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dabrowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dabrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dabrowski looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Dabrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws a series of punches but Dabrowski avoids them all with ease.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Dabrowski is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Dabrowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
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 moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Dabrowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dabrowski lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Dabrowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dabrowski.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Dabrowski ducks down to avoid it.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dabrowski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dabrowski cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dabrowski scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafal Dabrowski had his way with Brian Jones in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dabrowski misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Jones moves out of range as Dabrowski throws a body kick.
Dabrowski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a right hand that Dabrowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Dabrowski also avoids with ease.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dabrowski.
Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Dabrowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dabrowski lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabrowski misses with a looping left.
Dabrowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dabrowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Dabrowski scores with a body shot.
Dabrowski lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dabrowski - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dabrowski. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dabrowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dabrowski is out of range and Jones settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jones darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dabrowski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dabrowski throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a hook but Dabrowski avoids it easily.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dabrowski stuffs the takedown.
Rafal Dabrowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Jones.
Dabrowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dabrowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Dabrowski misses with a body kick.
Dabrowski missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dabrowski.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dabrowski.
Dabrowski misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski misses with a body kick.
A big right from Dabrowski misses.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dabrowski keeps it at a distance.
Dabrowski throws a head kick that misses.
Dabrowski moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Dabrowski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones is looking to clinch but Dabrowski is avoiding it.

Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dabrowski is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dabrowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jones lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabrowski taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones is thwarting Dabrowski's attempts to control the position.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Dabrowski defends the submission attempt.
Dabrowski wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Dabrowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dabrowski has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rafal Dabrowski!
Rafal Dabrowski retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Rafal Dabrowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.