PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Dobczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shraf's choice of entrance music: O.C. - time's up . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dobczynski
vs
Shraf

190 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Dobczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shraf darts in and clinches Dobczynski up against the cage.
Dobczynski wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dobczynski keeps control of Shraf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shraf has had enough of the clinch but Dobczynski keeps him there for the moment.
Dobczynski jumps guard but Shraf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Shraf breaks from the clinch.
Shraf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dobczynski was well out of range. Poor timing from Shraf.
Shraf moves in looking to clinch but Dobczynski pushes him off.
Shraf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Shraf dives in and scores a takedown into Dobczynski's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobczynski keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobczynski is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dobczynski's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Robert Dobczynski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dobczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shraf throws out the jab.
Shraf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dobczynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamezdin Shraf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dobczynski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shraf to the mat! Shraf manages to get full guard.
Dobczynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Shraf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobczynski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shraf looking to control.
Dobczynski wants to pass the guard but Shraf is keeping the position.
Shraf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dobczynski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Robert Dobczynski wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Dobczynski drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shraf is trying to control the position but Dobczynski postures up.
Shraf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shraf is on top in guard.

Dobczynski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shraf defends well.
Shraf must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dobczynski pulls Shraf in close to prevent any damage.
Shraf is looking to advance position but Dobczynski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Shraf wants to control but Dobczynski is having none of it.
Dobczynski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Dobczynski goes for an armbar but Shraf turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shraf.
Shraf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shraf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobczynski is keeping the position for now.
Shraf throws a big right hand that misses.
Shraf trying to control but Dobczynski is working from the bottom.
Shraf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dobczynski keeping full guard, as Shraf tries to pass.
Dobczynski keeping moving, preventing Shraf from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dobczynski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shraf told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Shraf postures up in Dobczynski's guard and throws a big left but Dobczynski blocks it.
Shraf is fighting to break Dobczynski's control of his arms but Dobczynski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamezdin Shraf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Shraf with a jab.
Good work by Dobczynski as he checks the leg kick.
Dobczynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dobczynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shraf sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Shraf shoots in and gets a takedown into Dobczynski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shraf advances to half guard.

Dobczynski actively working from the bottom here.
Shraf trying to pass the guard but Dobczynski defending well.
Shraf with the ground and pound but Dobczynski uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Shraf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobczynski can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shraf controls the pace.
Shraf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shraf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shraf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shraf trying to control but Dobczynski is working from the bottom.
Dobczynski has momentary wrist control but Shraf slips an elbow through the middle.
Shraf postures up in Dobczynski's guard and throws a big left but Dobczynski blocks it.
Jamezdin Shraf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shraf throws a big elbow that misses.
Shraf controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf stands and throws Dobczynski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shraf throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shraf postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shraf wants to control but Dobczynski is keeping him busy.
Shraf is staying tight to Dobczynski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Shraf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dobczynski keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Shraf are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Shraf swings around for an armbar but Dobczynski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shraf's guard.
Dobczynski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shraf is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf keeping moving, preventing Dobczynski from controlling successfully.

Shraf looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shraf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shraf is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jamezdin Shraf.
Shraf catches Dobczynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shraf throws a body shot but no joy.
Shraf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shraf gets a takedown into half guard.
Dobczynski is refusing to be controlled, as Shraf sits in half guard.
Dobczynski wants to get back to full guard.

Dobczynski makes his way to full guard, as Shraf worked for a kimura.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Shraf sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dobczynski doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Shraf paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dobczynski - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Dobczynski!
During a confident post fight interview, Robert Dobczynski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.