PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sabaton - Uprising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Dobrzynski

186 cm
27
218 lbs
16 - 4 - 0

183 cm
35
223 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Hellbent
VIRAL COMBAT

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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Floyd Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Johnson.
Dobrzynski misses the shot to the body.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some bone on bone action there as Dobrzynski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dobrzynski tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobrzynski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dobrzynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Dobrzynski gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ground and pound from Dobrzynski seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Johnson has one of Dobrzynski's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Johnson is trying to control Dobrzynski's posture but Dobrzynski avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dobrzynski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dobrzynski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dobrzynski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.

Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dobrzynski to get the leverage.
Dobrzynski wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Dobrzynski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Johnson to regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dobrzynski tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dobrzynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dobrzynski.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A jab from Dobrzynski misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws out a leg kick but Dobrzynski moves out of range and Johnson only half commits.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson lands a front kick.
Dobrzynski misses with the combination.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Dobrzynski throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dobrzynski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dobrzynski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dobrzynski's corner calls for a 1-2. Dobrzynski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dobrzynski dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Dobrzynski's head and hops out.
Dobrzynski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson thows a body kick. Dobrzynski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maciej Dobrzynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrzynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrzynski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dobrzynski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson feints and then cracks Dobrzynski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dobrzynski down.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dobrzynski's calf.
Dobrzynski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobrzynski momentarily.

Dobrzynski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Dobrzynski throws a strike aimed at the side of Johnson's head but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dobrzynski.
Dobrzynski fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dobrzynski working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Dobrzynski working away.
Dobrzynski throwing strikes but Johnson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski wants to control but Johnson postures up.
Dobrzynski is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrzynski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maciej Dobrzynski has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson laying and praying for a moment but Dobrzynski takes advantage and regains half guard.
Dobrzynski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Dobrzynski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dobrzynski is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
Johnson is looking to advance position but Dobrzynski won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson tries to control but Dobrzynski wriggling away.
Dobrzynski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dobrzynski has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Johnson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dobrzynski throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobrzynski momentarily.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Dobrzynski. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrzynski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dobrzynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski avoids the body shot from Johnson.
No luck for Dobrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
A slow jab from Dobrzynski misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Dobrzynski has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Johnson.
Dobrzynski moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dobrzynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Dobrzynski throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrzynski gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrzynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dobrzynski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Dobrzynski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Dobrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dobrzynski. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dobrzynski's calf.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Dobrzynski sees coming a mile off.
Johnson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrzynski can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dobrzynski.
Floyd Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrzynski throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Dobrzynski slips a jab from Johnson.
Maciej Dobrzynski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dobrzynski on the side of the head.

Dobrzynski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Johnson did well to prevent Dobrzynski getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling Dobrzynski's trapped leg to prevent Dobrzynski from advancing to side control.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dobrzynski.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dobrzynski throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Dobrzynski looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dobrzynski.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dobrzynski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dobrzynski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Dobrzynski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Dobrzynski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Johnson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dobrzynski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Floyd Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dobrzynski scores with a hook.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobrzynski.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Johnson.
Dobrzynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobrzynski.
No luck for Dobrzynski with that takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dobrzynski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dobrzynski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dobrzynski's head backwards.
Johnson connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Dobrzynski darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Johnson lands a shoulder strike.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dobrzynski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dobrzynski connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dobrzynski wants to clinch.
Dobrzynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson takes a swing at Dobrzynski's ribcage but misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dobrzynski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dobrzynski!
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobrzynski manages to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice body kick.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dobrzynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dobrzynski checks a leg kick.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dobrzynski's hands.
Dobrzynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Floyd Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maciej Dobrzynski.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dobrzynski avoids nicely.
Dobrzynski throws a shot to the body.
Dobrzynski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobrzynski blocks a head kick by Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Dobrzynski looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrzynski works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Dobrzynski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobrzynski thinking.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dobrzynski avoids a kick to the body.

Dobrzynski gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Floyd Johnson had his way with Maciej Dobrzynski in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson throws a hook but Dobrzynski blocks it.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.

Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dobrzynski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson has control of Dobrzynski's left arm, preventing Dobrzynski from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson pulls Dobrzynski in close to his closed guard and prevents Dobrzynski from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrzynski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dobrzynski with a nice head shot there.
Dobrzynski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson tries to bum rush Dobrzynski with a series of wild strikes but Dobrzynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dobrzynski scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Dobrzynski is out of range.
Dobrzynski throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Good work by Dobrzynski as he checks the leg kick.
Dobrzynski shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Dobrzynski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
You can see that Dobrzynski has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Dobrzynski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.

Dobrzynski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dobrzynski showed some decent athleticism there.
Dobrzynski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Maciej Dobrzynski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson won't allow Dobrzynski to pass to mount.
Dobrzynski is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dobrzynski throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Dobrzynski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Dobrzynski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dobrzynski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Floyd Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dobrzynski not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dobrzynski gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Dobrzynski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Johnson!
Floyd Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Floyd Johnson made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Maciej Dobrzynski stepped up to the mic, saying 'I got fucked up last night last night, and wel... It happens'.