PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kermit Earlandson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dobrzynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - Uprising. Earlandson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: the theme from titanic. 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.

Dobrzynski
vs
Earlandson

183 cm
30
203 lbs
16 - 12 - 1

185 cm
24
193 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

DTK Designs (Laundry)

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 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kermit Earlandson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Earlandson misses.

Earlandson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Earlandson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dobrzynski is just riding it out for now. Earlandson eventually gives up the hold.

Earlandson seems to be working for a kimura but Dobrzynski defends the submission attempt.
Dobrzynski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Earlandson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Earlandson's back!
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Earlandson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dobrzynski has the hooks in. Earlandson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Dobrzynski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Earlandson wants to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobrzynski looking for the choke but no joy.
Earlandson is trying to break free.
Earlandson is trying to remain composed but Dobrzynski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Dobrzynski controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Earlandson right now.
Dobrzynski keeps control of the position easily here as Earlandson tries to buck him off.

Dobrzynski working for the choke.
Earlandson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is trying to control but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Earlandson actively working from the bottom here.
Dobrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but Earlandson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobrzynski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dobrzynski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Earlandson tries to get to full guard but Dobrzynski has control of the leg.

Earlandson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dobrzynski trying to control from half guard but Earlandson is working away.

Dobrzynski is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Earlandson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dobrzynski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski wants to free his trapped foot but Earlandson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dobrzynski prevents Earlandson from improving his position.
Earlandson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Dobrzynski wants to control the pace but Earlandson is squirming around nicely.
Dobrzynski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Earlandson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dobrzynski landing strikes from the mount.
Dobrzynski scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Earlandson is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Earlandson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dobrzynski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrzynski lands a couple of good shots and Earlandson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Earlandson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Dobrzynski not allowing Earlandson to control his hands.
Earlandson is taking damage to the body and head.
Dobrzynski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Dobrzynski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
I really don't envy Earlandson right now.
Earlandson turns into Dobrzynski and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dobrzynski leaves Earlandson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Earlandson tries for a takedown but Dobrzynski circles away easily

and Dobrzynski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dobrzynski.

Earlandson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dobrzynski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dobrzynski 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.
Dobrzynski wants to pass the guard but Earlandson is keeping the position.

Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrzynski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Earlandson looking to control.

Earlandson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dobrzynski passes into side control.
Dobrzynski working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski is putting a hurting on Earlandson here, landing some big shots from side control.
You can see the frustration on Earlandson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobrzynski working the head and body with strikes.
Maciej Dobrzynski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Earlandson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dobrzynski creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with a big right hand but Earlandson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Earlandson tries to improve position but can't.

Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
Earlandson struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski tries for a kimura but Earlandson is defending well.
Earlandson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Dobrzynski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Earlandson can't do much from the bottom here.
Dobrzynski lands an elbow.
Earlandson is looking for a sweep.
Dobrzynski looks up at the clock and then as Earlandson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dobrzynski smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Earlandson is looking to reverse the position.
Earlandson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dobrzynski is nestled in close to Earlandson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Earlandson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Earlandson manages to get to full guard.

Earlandson working for a triangle but Dobrzynski defends it easily.

Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.
Dobrzynski trying to control the position from guard on top but Earlandson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Earlandson is looking for a triangle but Dobrzynski pushes his legs off easily.

Dobrzynski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrzynski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobrzynski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dobrzynski scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Earlandson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dobrzynski!

Earlandson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dobrzynski is now in Earlandson's guard. A big mistake from Earlandson there, giving up the dominant position!

Earlandson has his foot on Dobrzynski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dobrzynski works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Dobrzynski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Earlandson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dobrzynski has managed to get both his arms back between Earlandson's legs - danger averted.
Dobrzynski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maciej Dobrzynski dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Earlandson is defended easily by Dobrzynski.

Dobrzynski shoots in and bounces Earlandson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dobrzynski works over Earlandson with some ground and pound from guard.
Dobrzynski lands a couple of elbows.
Dobrzynski trying to control but Earlandson is working from the bottom.
Dobrzynski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Earlandson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dobrzynski defends it easily.
Dobrzynski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrzynski cracks Earlandson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Earlandson tries to bench press Dobrzynski off him but Dobrzynski keeps the position.

Dobrzynski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Earlandson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Dobrzynski is trying to get an arm triangle but Earlandson is defending well.
Dobrzynski is looking to take a break and control but Earlandson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Earlandson is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobrzynski has hold of Earlandson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Earlandson seems comfortable defending it but Dobrzynski has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Earlandson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Earlandson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Dobrzynski couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maciej Dobrzynski!
In his post fight interview, Maciej Dobrzynski started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.