PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ares Constantinides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Constantinides kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I stand alone. Dobrzynski has chosen Sabaton - Uprising as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Constantinides
vs
Dobrzynski

184 cm
36
215 lbs
36 - 21 - 1

183 cm
33
216 lbs
22 - 13 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

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 36 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ares Constantinides!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Constantinides has managed to clinch.
Dobrzynski working aggressively here.
Dobrzynski wants a takedown but no success here.

Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Constantinides moves in looking to clinch but Dobrzynski pushes him off.
Dobrzynski with a poor takedown

and Constantinides counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Constantinides prevents Dobrzynski from breaking the clinch.

Constantinides escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dobrzynski stuffs the takedown attempt from Constantinides. Constantinides gets slowly back to his feet.
Constantinides takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Constantinides has been working on his balance at Bad Pluto!, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Constantinides defends well and Dobrzynski ends up having to push Constantinides into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.

Constantinides jumps guard and drags Dobrzynski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Constantinides is working from the bottom.

Constantinides looking for a guillotine here but Dobrzynski defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides looking to control.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Dobrzynski isn't so interested in that idea.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Constantinides looking to score a takedown here. Dobrzynski is defending well but Constantinides drives through and ends up in Dobrzynski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.
Constantinides is looking to stand up but Dobrzynski won't let him.
Dobrzynski pulls Constantinides in close to prevent any damage.
Constantinides with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dobrzynski is on top in guard.

Constantinides is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Dobrzynski with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides keeping moving, preventing Dobrzynski from controlling successfully.
Dobrzynski landing with the ground and pound.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrzynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobrzynski wants to control from the top but Constantinides keeps moving.
Constantinides trying to control the position here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Maciej Dobrzynski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Constantinides stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinides. Dobrzynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Constantinides shows good takedown defense.

Constantinides tries to sprawl but Dobrzynski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Constantinides wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrzynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Constantinides is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dobrzynski is thwarting Constantinides's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski trying to control from half guard but Constantinides is working away.

Dobrzynski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maciej Dobrzynski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dobrzynski gets caught flat footed, as Constantinides shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Constantinides wants to control from the top but Dobrzynski keeps moving.

Dobrzynski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Constantinides is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dobrzynski.
Constantinides working away.
Dobrzynski is trying to improve his position.
Constantinides wants to take a breather but Dobrzynski manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Constantinides.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Constantinides working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Constantinides wanted to stand there but Dobrzynski had control of the position.
Dobrzynski wants to stand and escape but Constantinides is having none of it.
Constantinides trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobrzynski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Constantinides with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dobrzynski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dobrzynski with good strikes from the mount here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrzynski trying to control but Constantinides is having none of it.
Dobrzynski avoids the attempt from Constantinides to control.
Constantinides is trying desperately to improve position.
Constantinides regains half guard.

Dobrzynski wants to work for an arm triangle but Constantinides is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Constantinides won't allow Dobrzynski to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski slows the pace down in half guard.
Constantinides throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Constantinides is keeping him busy.
Constantinides is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dobrzynski jumps into side control!

Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Constantinides knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Constantinides can't do much from the bottom here.

Dobrzynski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dobrzynski is working Constantinides over with some ground and pound from side control.
Constantinides is trying to control Dobrzynski's posture but Dobrzynski avoids it.

Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Constantinides is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constantinides keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Constantinides manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 Ares Constantinides will probably get the nod.
That's time! Constantinides's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dobrzynski scores with a shot to the body.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Constantinides but Constantinides pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Dobrzynski gets tackled into the cage by Constantinides. Constantinides maintains the clinch.
Constantinides tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Constantinides lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Constantinides with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Dobrzynski finds it's way through Constantinides's defenses.
Dobrzynski throws the left hand but Constantinides avoids the punch easily.
Dobrzynski misses the shot to the body.
Constantinides throws a sloppy head kick and Dobrzynski moves out of range easily.
Dobrzynski swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dobrzynski clinches with his opponent.
Constantinides makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Constantinides missing with knees to the body.
Constantinides using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dobrzynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Constantinides landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Constantinides escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Constantinides tries to clinch but Dobrzynski moves out of range.
Dobrzynski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Constantinides is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dobrzynski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Constantinides fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dobrzynski, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Constantinides jumps into guard, dragging Dobrzynski to the mat.
Dobrzynski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantinides looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobrzynski is one step ahead there.
Constantinides is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Dobrzynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dobrzynski stopping the sweep attempt from Constantinides.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Constantinides is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobrzynski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Constantinides sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Constantinides is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dobrzynski trying to control the action but Constantinides is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski landing strikes.

Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Constantinides knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Constantinides struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Constantinides regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ares Constantinides did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinides looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantinides doesn't manage to clinch there - Dobrzynski circles away.
Constantinides defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab to the body

and Constantinides counters by clinching up.
Dobrzynski managing to block the knees to the body from Constantinides.
A right handed body shot lands from Dobrzynski.

Constantinides breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dobrzynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Constantinides's waist but Constantinides gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dobrzynski off to one side.

Constantinides closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Constantinides swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobrzynski wants a takedown.
Ares Constantinides has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.

Constantinides decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinides is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dobrzynski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Constantinides wants to sweep but no luck.

Constantinides had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobrzynski defends it easily.
Constantinides keeping full guard, as Dobrzynski tries to pass.
Constantinides tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Constantinides has control of Dobrzynski's left arm, preventing Dobrzynski from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A head kick from Constantinides lands but Dobrzynski takes it in his stride.

It looks like Maciej Dobrzynski has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Constantinides clinches with his opponent.

Constantinides manages to break the clinch.
Dobrzynski dives in and grabs Constantinides's left leg, looking for a takedown. Constantinides pushes down on Dobrzynski's head and hops out.

Constantinides fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dobrzynski sprawls well initially but Constantinides persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dobrzynski is pressing down on Constantinides's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Constantinides engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dobrzynski lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Constantinides!
Dobrzynski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dobrzynski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Constantinides tries to reverse the position but Dobrzynski maintains control.

Dobrzynski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Constantinides turns into him and now he's in Dobrzynski's guard.
Dobrzynski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Constantinides trying to control but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobrzynski, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Constantinides sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dobrzynski's guard.
Dobrzynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Constantinides is working away from the top position though.

Constantinides is looking for a kimura but Dobrzynski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Constantinides to get the leverage.
Dobrzynski is not content to let Constantinides control the position.
Constantinides missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Constantinides wants to stand up but Dobrzynski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dobrzynski is looking to control Constantinides's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dobrzynski avoid being mounted?
Constantinides trying to control the action but Dobrzynski is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ares Constantinides had his way with Maciej Dobrzynski in that round.
The cut man is working on Maciej Dobrzynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Constantinides throws a combination that misses

and Dobrzynski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dobrzynski is keen to just control but Constantinides is a slippery customer.
Nice strikes from Dobrzynski there.
Constantinides trying to control from the bottom.
Constantinides wants to get back to his feet.
Constantinides keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dobrzynski prevents Constantinides from improving his position.

Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Constantinides defends it well.
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!
Constantinides has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dobrzynski is working away from the top position though.
Constantinides is trying to stand back up but Dobrzynski is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but Constantinides is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Constantinides taking some punishment here, with Dobrzynski in his half guard.

Dobrzynski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Constantinides is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maciej Dobrzynski!
Maciej Dobrzynski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Maciej Dobrzynski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.