PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Dobzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobzinski has chosen Hey Brother - Avicii as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wagner
vs
Dobzinski

182 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

188 cm
24
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Heisenberg

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Dobzinski!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobzinski misses with a straight right.
Wagner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobzinski. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobzinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dobzinski misses with an uppercut.
Dobzinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dobzinski lands a jab to the head.
Dobzinski throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A jab from Dobzinski misses.
Wagner throws a low kick, looking for Dobzinski's leg but Dobzinski calmly moves out of range.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Dobzinski circles away easily
and Dobzinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dobzinski connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Dobzinski does no damage.
Dobzinski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner slips a straight right by Dobzinski.

Wagner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dobzinski is trying to get back to half guard.
Wagner working the ground and pound from side control.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobzinski tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it.
Wagner looks up at the clock and then as Dobzinski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wagner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Wagner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dobzinski gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobzinski is looking to escape.
Wagner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dobzinski manages to get to full guard.
Dobzinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobzinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wagner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wagner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dobzinski on the ground.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Wagner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Dobzinski has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wagner scoring with some ground and pound.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobzinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobzinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobzinski wants to get back to his feet but Wagner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Dobzinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.
Wagner cracks Dobzinski with a solid left hand.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobzinski's head.
Wagner looking to pass the guard.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wagner stops Dobzinski from standing up.

Dobzinski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dobzinski wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
Wagner is in close to Dobzinski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dobzinski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner prevents Dobzinski from getting back to his feet.
Wagner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobzinski wants to stand up but Wagner is controlling him.
Wagner landing with the ground and pound.
Wagner trying to control but Dobzinski is working from the bottom.
Wagner postures up in Dobzinski's guard and throws a big left but Dobzinski blocks it.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dobzinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobzinski's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobzinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wagner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wagner tries to get out of the position.
Wagner striking from half guard on the bottom.

Dobzinski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kurt Wagner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dobzinski misses with a looping right.
Dobzinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wagner moves away from the strike by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski looks to land a left hand but Wagner moved out of range nicely.
Wagner walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Dobzinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobzinski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wagner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dobzinski misses with a few strikes there.
Dobzinski looks to throw the jab but Wagner is out of range.
Dobzinski moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobzinski throws a big shot that misses.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner goes for a double leg but Dobzinski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dobzinski continues to drive forward.
Wagner working hard to break the clinch.

Dobzinski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dobzinski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dobzinski.
Wagner moves out of range as Dobzinski strikes.

Wagner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dobzinski has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wagner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dobzinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wagner is in close to Dobzinski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dobzinski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wagner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wagner won't allow Dobzinski to sweep him here.
Wagner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Dobzinski keeps moving.
Wagner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dobzinski's head.
Dobzinski keeping moving, preventing Wagner from controlling successfully.
Wagner won't allow Dobzinski to sweep him here.

Dobzinski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wagner passes into half guard.
Wagner controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski wants to improve his position but Wagner is controlling well.
Dobzinski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dobzinski.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
Dobzinski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wagner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobzinski is keeping the position for now.
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from Dobzinski.
Wagner 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.

Dobzinski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wagner defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner won't allow Dobzinski to get back to his feet.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dobzinski wants to stand but Wagner is controlling the position.
Wagner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Dobzinski has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wagner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobzinski's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobzinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
Wagner 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner pulls Dobzinski in close to prevent any damage.
Wagner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marcelo Dobzinski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wagner shoots for a double leg takedown but Dobzinski sprawls well. He's pushed Wagner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobzinski. Wagner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobzinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dobzinski misses with a looping left.
Dobzinski throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Dobzinski with a jab.
Dobzinski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Dobzinski.
Wagner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dobzinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dobzinski cracks Wagner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Dobzinski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobzinski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Dobzinski throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner throws a leg kick that misses.
Dobzinski throws a hook but Wagner avoids it easily.
Wagner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dobzinski is fending him off so far but Wagner persists. Nope, Dobzinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Dobzinski closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Wagner is rocked!
Dobzinski throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobzinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.

Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into Dobzinski's guard.

Dobzinski has his foot on Wagner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wagner works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dobzinski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dobzinski 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.
Wagner landing some decent shots from guard.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Dobzinski keeps moving.
Dobzinski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Dobzinski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wagner uses it to pass to side control.
Wagner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dobzinski is not content to let Wagner control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobzinski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wagner off and has taken his back!

Dobzinski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wagner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wagner for a finish.
Dobzinski is trying to stick to Wagner's back but Wagner is turning into Dobzinski. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dobzinski's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wagner.
Wagner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wagner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wagner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobzinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobzinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagner manages to get himself to full guard.
Dobzinski looking to pass the guard.
Dobzinski stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.

Dobzinski stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner has his takedown stuffed
and Dobzinski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobzinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Wagner blocks a jab.
Jab by Dobzinski.
Dobzinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches up with Dobzinski, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes Dobzinski against the cage but Dobzinski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dobzinski 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.
Wagner dives in for a single leg takedown but Dobzinski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wagner wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Dobzinski breaks from the clinch.
Dobzinski misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcelo Dobzinski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dobzinski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcelo Dobzinski!
A very excited looking Marcelo Dobzinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.