PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jingzhong Xin (ranked 4607 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Dobrovolskiy (ranked 3231 p4p, 0 weight class). Theodore Dobrovolskiy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Xin
vs
Dobrovolskiy

174 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jingzhong Xin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Theodore Dobrovolskiy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrovolskiy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xin avoids it really well and circles away.
Xin goes for a double leg but Dobrovolskiy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dobrovolskiy continues to drive forward.
Dobrovolskiy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xin circles away.

Xin shoots in and gets a takedown into Dobrovolskiy's guard.

Dobrovolskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dobrovolskiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xin.

Dobrovolskiy looking for a guillotine here but Xin defends easily.
Xin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dobrovolskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xin 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.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xin scoring with some ground and pound.

Dobrovolskiy working for a triangle but Xin defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy has momentary wrist control but Xin slips an elbow through the middle.
Xin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrovolskiy has wrist control.
Xin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrovolskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Dobrovolskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xin with a nice head shot there.

Dobrovolskiy has his foot on Xin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xin works his way back into a safe position though.
Xin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrovolskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dobrovolskiy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Dobrovolskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xin is aware though and is defending well.
Xin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrovolskiy has wrist control.

Dobrovolskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xin connects with a couple of short punches.
Xin 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.

Dobrovolskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobrovolskiy looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dobrovolskiy's head.
Xin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Xin is working Dobrovolskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Dobrovolskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xin landing with the ground and pound.

Dobrovolskiy has his foot on Xin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xin works his way back into a safe position though.

Dobrovolskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Dobrovolskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xin working some strikes from top position.

Dobrovolskiy working for a triangle but Xin defends it easily.
Xin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dobrovolskiy looking for a guillotine here but Xin defends easily.
Xin is working Dobrovolskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Xin landing with the ground and pound.
Xin postures up and lands a big shot to Dobrovolskiy's brow.
Xin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dobrovolskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Dobrovolskiy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Xin scoring with some ground and pound.
Xin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xin cracks Dobrovolskiy with a solid left hand.
Xin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dobrovolskiy has his foot on Xin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xin works his way back into a safe position though.
Xin with a flurry of punches that miss.

Xin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xin lands a couple of elbows.
Xin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrovolskiy has wrist control.
Xin scoring with punches to the head and body.

Dobrovolskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Xin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dobrovolskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xin has managed to get both his arms back between Dobrovolskiy's legs - danger averted.
Xin landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xin throwing strikes but missing.
Xin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jingzhong Xin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dobrovolskiy looks for a takedown but Xin sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Xin fails to land the takedown.

Xin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dobrovolskiy's half guard.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back.

Dobrovolskiy actively working from the bottom here.

Dobrovolskiy actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dobrovolskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Dobrovolskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xin pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jingzhong Xin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Xin is nestled in close to Dobrovolskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xin connects with a nice short shot to Dobrovolskiy's temple.
Xin working the head and body with strikes.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Xin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dobrovolskiy can't escape the position.
Xin scoring with strikes but Dobrovolskiy is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin working Dobrovolskiy over with strikes here.
Xin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Xin scoring with strikes but Dobrovolskiy is staying in there.

Dobrovolskiy is rocked!
Xin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dobrovolskiy is still in real trouble! Can Xin finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xin landing punches.
Xin lands a nice shot to the head.
Xin throwing strikes here but Dobrovolskiy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dobrovolskiy is looking to improve his position but Xin isn't that keen on the idea.
Xin landing strikes from the mount and Dobrovolskiy is in trouble!
Dobrovolskiy regains half guard.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dobrovolskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xin pulls his head out easily.
Xin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xin working the head and body with strikes.
Dobrovolskiy wants to improve his position but Xin is controlling well.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back.

Dobrovolskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dobrovolskiy can do to turn this around?
Xin winds up and cracks Dobrovolskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xin working the head and body with strikes.
Xin thows a huge punch but Dobrovolskiy dodges it nicely.

Dobrovolskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xin pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xin lands a nice short elbow.
Xin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dobrovolskiy seems to have recovered his senses.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dobrovolskiy actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Xin there.
Xin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dobrovolskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Dobrovolskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Xin is nestled in close to Dobrovolskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dobrovolskiy wants to get back to full guard.
Xin working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xin winds up and cracks Dobrovolskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dobrovolskiy's head.

Dobrovolskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Xin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dobrovolskiy tries to roll over but Xin keeps him under control.

Dobrovolskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xin pulls his head out easily.

Dobrovolskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jingzhong Xin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Xin gets the takedown into side control.
Dobrovolskiy sneaks back into half guard.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Xin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dobrovolskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Xin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dobrovolskiy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dobrovolskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobrovolskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xin scores with a couple of nice shots.

Dobrovolskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xin pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin lands strikes from half guard.
Xin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dobrovolskiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Xin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dobrovolskiy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Xin working Dobrovolskiy over with strikes.

Dobrovolskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Xin there.
Xin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dobrovolskiy defending well though.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy is pressing down on Xin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Dobrovolskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Xin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xin distracts Dobrovolskiy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dobrovolskiy wants to sweep but no luck.

Dobrovolskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Dobrovolskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrovolskiy has momentary wrist control but Xin slips an elbow through the middle.

Dobrovolskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xin is aware though and is defending well.
Xin landing some decent shots from guard.
Xin connects with a couple of short punches.
Xin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrovolskiy has wrist control.
Xin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dobrovolskiy has his foot on Xin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xin works his way back into a safe position though.

Dobrovolskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xin defends it easily.
Xin chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin stands up over Dobrovolskiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Xin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dobrovolskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xin defends it easily.
Xin scoring with punches to the head and body.

Dobrovolskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xin defends well.
Xin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xin is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrovolskiy has wrist control.
Xin is in close to Dobrovolskiy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Theodore Dobrovolskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jingzhong Xin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Dobrovolskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xin defends well.
Xin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dobrovolskiy is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jingzhong Xin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jingzhong Xin!