PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lando Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin Dobzevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ortiz
vs
Dobzevsky

188 cm
21
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lando Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcin Dobzevsky!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Dobzevsky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dobzevsky tests Ortiz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobzevsky lands with a straight right. Ortiz didn't see that one coming.
Dobzevsky scores with a jab. Ortiz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Lando Ortiz has been cut.

Dobzevsky tries to keep at a distance but Ortiz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Dobzevsky has double underhooks.
Ortiz is trying to drag Dobzevsky to the mat but Dobzevsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dobzevsky is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dobzevsky misses with the head strike.
Ortiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dobzevsky is leaning against Ortiz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Dobzevsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobzevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortiz blocks a body shot from Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
A bit of stalling here from Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobzevsky misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobzevsky.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dobzevsky - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dobzevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dobzevsky fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky is pushing Ortiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ortiz lands a knee to the head.
Dobzevsky lands with a right to the head.
Dobzevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Dobzevsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dobzevsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobzevsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ortiz.
Dobzevsky tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobzevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Dobzevsky is struggling to control the position.
Dobzevsky is pushing Ortiz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dobzevsky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobzevsky.
Ortiz tries to break free but Dobzevsky pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dobzevsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobzevsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dobzevsky lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dobzevsky working aggressively here.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Dobzevsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dobzevsky fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dobzevsky gets through Ortiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobzevsky throws a head punch that misses.
Dobzevsky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortiz's efforts to push away.
Dobzevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz jumps guard but Dobzevsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dobzevsky pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobzevsky lands a right hand.
Dobzevsky tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Dobzevsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lando Ortiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dobzevsky lands with a hook. Ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ortiz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ortiz throws a right hand that Dobzevsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobzevsky also avoids with ease.
Dobzevsky lunges at Ortiz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ortiz's hand.
Ortiz tries to clinch
letting Dobzevsky counter with a right hand.
Ortiz tries to clinch there but Dobzevsky circles away.
Dobzevsky dips to his left and cracks Ortiz with an uppercut!

Dobzevsky forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobzevsky content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dobzevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dobzevsky throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Dobzevsky fails to land.
A short right from Dobzevsky.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Ortiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dobzevsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dobzevsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobzevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Ortiz controls his hands.
Dobzevsky lands a shoulder strike.
Ortiz stops a takedown attempt from Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dobzevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Ortiz.
Dobzevsky tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dobzevsky smiles and moves away.
Ortiz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dobzevsky.

Dobzevsky gets a clinch.
Dobzevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Ortiz controls the action.
Dobzevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Dobzevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dobzevsky misses with some punches.
Dobzevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dobzevsky is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lando Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobzevsky creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dobzevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dobzevsky stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dobzevsky has a couple of punches blocked by Ortiz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobzevsky working aggressively here.
Dobzevsky softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Dobzevsky has him pressed against the cage.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch but Dobzevsky keeps him there for the moment.
Dobzevsky lands a shot to the body.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky lands a left hand.
Dobzevsky misses with some punches.
Dobzevsky working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobzevsky will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ortiz up against the cage.
Dobzevsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dobzevsky throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dobzevsky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dobzevsky pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marcin Dobzevsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dobzevsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dobzevsky gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dobzevsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dobzevsky.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobzevsky pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcin Dobzevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lando Ortiz's cut.
That's time! Ortiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dobzevsky forces Ortiz back against the cage and clinches.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Ortiz blocking some punches.
Dobzevsky lands a left hand.
Dobzevsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dobzevsky dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dobzevsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Ortiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dobzevsky is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nice body punch from Dobzevsky - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobzevsky lands a shoulder strike.
Dobzevsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzevsky just leaning against Ortiz, taking a breather.
Dobzevsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ortiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dobzevsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
Dobzevsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobzevsky lands a right hand.
Ortiz can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ortiz.
Dobzevsky lands a shoulder strike.
Dobzevsky tries to work over Ortiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dobzevsky digs a right hand into Ortiz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ortiz's gas tank.
Dobzevsky lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky lands with a light punch inside.
Dobzevsky stalling the fight.
Dobzevsky lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz is trying to break the clinch but Dobzevsky is controlling him.
A short right from Dobzevsky on the inside.
Dobzevsky lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobzevsky.
Ortiz tries to stall but Dobzevsky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dobzevsky lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobzevsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ortiz wants to break free but Dobzevsky has control.
Dobzevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dobzevsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ortiz backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ortiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dobzevsky lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobzevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky misses with some punches.
Dobzevsky slows down the pace here.
Dobzevsky tries a body shot but Ortiz blocks it.
A short right from Dobzevsky on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobzevsky cracks Ortiz with a nice body shot.
Dobzevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobzevsky lands a left hand.
Dobzevsky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobzevsky is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dobzevsky lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dobzevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Dobzevsky.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dobzevsky.
Dobzevsky pushes Ortiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobzevsky scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lando Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A hook to the body from Dobzevsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcin Dobzevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dobzevsky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcin Dobzevsky!