PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Dobrovolskiy (ranked 3911 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jingzhong Xin (ranked 4326 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.

Dobrovolskiy
vs
Xin

181 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 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 4 - 1 - 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jingzhong Xin!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xin wants it to stay on the feet.
Xin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Dobrovolskiy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Xin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dobrovolskiy off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xin keeps control of the position as Dobrovolskiy tries to break free.
Xin lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Dobrovolskiy hold on?!
You can see the frustration on Dobrovolskiy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dobrovolskiy covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xin lands a shot to the head.
Xin lands a shot to the body.
Dobrovolskiy tries to escape the position.
Xin connects with a big shot to the side of Dobrovolskiy's head.
Xin has the hooks in. Dobrovolskiy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Xin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dobrovolskiy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Dobrovolskiy can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Xin is working the ground and pound. Can Dobrovolskiy escape?
Xin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dobrovolskiy to escape the position.
Dobrovolskiy is trying to remain composed but Xin is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.

Dobrovolskiy is rocked!
Xin throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dobrovolskiy!
Oh Dobrovolskiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xin connects with a big shot to the side of Dobrovolskiy's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin lands shots to the head and Dobrovolskiy turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jingzhong Xin!