PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Dobrovolskiy (ranked 3749 p4p, 390 weight class) and Jack Dawson Jr (ranked 5329 p4p, 483 weight class). Theodore Dobrovolskiy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dobrovolskiy
vs
Dawson Jr

181 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

150 cm
16
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Dobrovolskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Dawson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson Jr sprawls well. Dawson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrovolskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Dobrovolskiy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson Jr is fending him off so far but Dobrovolskiy persists. Nope, Dawson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Theodore Dobrovolskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Dobrovolskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson Jr throws a fast counter high kick but Dobrovolskiy manages to duck under it in time.
Dobrovolskiy fails with the takedown.

Dobrovolskiy gets a double leg takedown into Dawson Jr's guard.
Dobrovolskiy throwing strikes from guard but Dawson Jr blocks nicely.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson Jr's brow.

Dawson Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dobrovolskiy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dobrovolskiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dawson Jr is trying to keep Dobrovolskiy in close.
Dobrovolskiy won't allow Dawson Jr to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson Jr has momentary wrist control but Dobrovolskiy slips an elbow through the middle.
Dobrovolskiy working some strikes from top position.

Dawson Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with some ground and pound.

Dawson Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been hearing that Dobrovolskiy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Dawson Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dobrovolskiy landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrovolskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dawson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dobrovolskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawson Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Dawson Jr.
Dobrovolskiy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Dawson Jr has his foot on Dobrovolskiy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrovolskiy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dobrovolskiy is in close to Dawson Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dobrovolskiy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dobrovolskiy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dobrovolskiy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobrovolskiy is one step ahead there.
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawson Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson Jr has wrist control.
Dobrovolskiy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dawson Jr has momentary wrist control but Dobrovolskiy slips an elbow through the middle.

Dawson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dobrovolskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Dawson Jr has his foot on Dobrovolskiy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrovolskiy works his way back into a safe position though.
Dawson Jr looks winded!
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dobrovolskiy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dobrovolskiy stands up over Dawson Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Dawson Jr is looking for a triangle but Dobrovolskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrovolskiy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dobrovolskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dobrovolskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy lands a couple of digs.
Dobrovolskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Dobrovolskiy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dawson Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dobrovolskiy with a nice head shot there.

Dawson Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobrovolskiy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dawson Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobrovolskiy is aware though and is defending well.
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dobrovolskiy feints and as Dawson Jr raises his hands in defense, Dobrovolskiy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson Jr's brow.
Dawson Jr controls Dobrovolskiy momentarily but Dobrovolskiy frees himself.
Dobrovolskiy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson Jr's brow.
Dobrovolskiy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dawson Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobrovolskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dobrovolskiy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy works over Dawson Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Dobrovolskiy scoring with punches to the head and body.

Dobrovolskiy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dawson Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dobrovolskiy has managed to get both his arms back between Dawson Jr's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrovolskiy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dobrovolskiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson Jr can do to turn this around?
Dobrovolskiy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dawson Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy won't allow Dawson Jr to sweep him here.
Theodore Dobrovolskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dobrovolskiy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dobrovolskiy stands up over Dawson Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dobrovolskiy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dobrovolskiy with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawson Jr working a defensive guard here.
Dobrovolskiy landing with the ground and pound.
Dobrovolskiy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dawson Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dobrovolskiy cracks Dawson Jr with a solid left hand.
Dobrovolskiy throwing strikes but missing.

Dawson Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dobrovolskiy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dawson Jr has his feet on Dobrovolskiy's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobrovolskiy is defended easily by Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr throws a body punch but Dobrovolskiy moves out of range.
Dobrovolskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dobrovolskiy dives in for a single leg takedown but Dawson Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrovolskiy slips a straight right by Dawson Jr.
Dobrovolskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dawson Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Dobrovolskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dawson Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dobrovolskiy on the side of the head.
Jack Dawson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dawson Jr works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Dawson Jr there.
Dobrovolskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dawson Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Dobrovolskiy off the cage and back into range.
Jack Dawson Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dobrovolskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobrovolskiy somewhat.
Dobrovolskiy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dawson Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dawson Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson Jr but Dawson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dobrovolskiy avoids the head kick by Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobrovolskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dawson Jr tests Dobrovolskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobrovolskiy checks the leg kick.
Dawson Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dawson Jr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dawson Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dawson Jr sprawls well. Dawson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrovolskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Dawson Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Dobrovolskiy seems unphased.
Dawson Jr throws a right hand that Dobrovolskiy ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrovolskiy also avoids with ease.
Dobrovolskiy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dawson Jr but Dawson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dawson Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobrovolskiy takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Dawson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Dawson Jr as Dobrovolskiy shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Dawson Jr as Dobrovolskiy shoots in.
Dobrovolskiy looks for a takedown but Dawson Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theodore Dobrovolskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Dawson Jr looks to land a combination but Dobrovolskiy avoids it well.
Dawson Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawson Jr lands a jab to Dobrovolskiy's midsection.
Dobrovolskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawson Jr as he jumps to the side.
Dawson Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dawson Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy slips a straight right by Dawson Jr.
Dawson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson Jr throws a head kick but Dobrovolskiy moves out of range.
Dobrovolskiy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dawson Jr feints a jab promting Dobrovolskiy to slip. Dawson Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dobrovolskiy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Dobrovolskiy is rocked!
Dawson Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobrovolskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Dobrovolskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dobrovolskiy avoids a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dobrovolskiy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dawson Jr!
Dawson Jr tests Dobrovolskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dawson Jr. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson Jr drops Dobrovolskiy with a naaaaasty hook - Dobrovolskiy is in real trouble here! Dawson Jr dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson Jr!
An out of breath Jack Dawson Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.