PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Barone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski's entrance music is Sabaton - Uprising. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!

Dobrzynski
vs
Barone

183 cm
32
216 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

205 cm
30
217 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Barone!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barone slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Dobrzynski.

Dobrzynski scores with a takedown into Barone's guard.
Dobrzynski controlling from the top position.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobrzynski looking to sit in guard and control but Barone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski controls Barone momentarily but Barone frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Barone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barone.
Barone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dobrzynski will feel that in the morning.
Dobrzynski digs a good hook to Barone's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski throws an overhand right that lands on Barone's shoulder, as Barone tries to avoid the shot.
Dobrzynski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barone misses with a kick to the body.
Dobrzynski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Dobrzynski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Barone is trying to maintain the position but Dobrzynski is very close to passing his half guard.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barone tries to roll over but Dobrzynski keeps him under control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dobrzynski connects with a nice short shot to Barone's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski not doing much here.
Barone wants to improve his position but Dobrzynski is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobrzynski lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Well, if Dobrzynski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dobrzynski lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski not doing much here.
Barone is looking for a sweep. Dobrzynski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dobrzynski thows a huge punch but Barone dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Barone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barone is refusing to be controlled, as Dobrzynski sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barone ducks under a wild hook from Dobrzynski.
Nice uppercut there from Barone.
Dobrzynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Barone is just out of range.
Dobrzynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barone tries to avoid it but Dobrzynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barone to the ground. Barone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dobrzynski doesn't manage to clinch there - Barone circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Barone. Those never looked like landing.
Dobrzynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barone slips a straight right by Dobrzynski.
Barone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barone throws a right hand that Dobrzynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrzynski also avoids with ease.
Barone misses with a series of wild punches.
Barone misses with a combination
and Dobrzynski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barone.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dobrzynski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maciej Dobrzynski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barone scores with a hook.
Dobrzynski misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Barone.
A jab from Dobrzynski finds it's way through Barone's defenses.
Barone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bruno Barone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrzynski tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Dobrzynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barone misses with a head kick.
Barone dodges the punch combination from Dobrzynski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski avoids the head kick by Barone.
Dobrzynski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barone counters with a good low kick that Dobrzynski was not able to check.
Barone connects with a high kick.
Dobrzynski lands with a shot to the body.
Barone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dobrzynski.

Dobrzynski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barone!
Dobrzynski looking to control but instead Barone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is looking to stall here but Barone recovers full 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 pushing down on Barone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barone has a hand on Dobrzynski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dobrzynski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Dobrzynski moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Barone misses.
Nice jab there from Dobrzynski.
Sloppy strikes from Dobrzynski. Those never looked like landing.
Dobrzynski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barone counters with a three punch combo that has Dobrzynski backing up. Dobrzynski nods at Barone to acknowledge the strikes.
Dobrzynski dives in for a single leg takedown but Barone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Barone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barone.
Barone throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barone goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dobrzynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barone.
Barone misses with a double jab

and Dobrzynski counters with a takedown into side control.
Barone defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Dobrzynski stalls from top position.
Dobrzynski in side control, throwing shots but Barone defends.
Bruno Barone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position but Barone is working away.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Barone tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrzynski lands a nice forearm strike.
Barone is trying to escape the position but Dobrzynski is controlling the position.
Dobrzynski grinds an elbow into Barone's temple.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Barone is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski taking a breather here.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Barone is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Dobrzynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Barone is defending well.
Maciej Dobrzynski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dobrzynski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barone has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dobrzynski but great work by Barone.
Dobrzynski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dobrzynski 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Dobrzynski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobrzynski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The guy was taller than me, but I could get the distance and get to the ground. I have to say the fight was not easy'.