PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jan Dobrik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brad Shaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dobrik
vs
Shaw

182 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Dobrik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brad Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw misses with a body kick.
Dobrik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dobrik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shaw takes one on the button.
Dobrik scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Dobrik - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw moves forwards but Dobrik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dobrik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A good leg kick by Dobrik.
Dobrik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dobrik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobrik. Dobrik obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A good leg kick by Dobrik.
Good standup being displayed there by Dobrik as he connects with a hook.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dobrik tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dobrik to the ground. Dobrik escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jan Dobrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Shaw.
Dobrik scores with a body shot.
Jan Dobrik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dobrik. That one must have hurt.
Dobrik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Shaw takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dobrik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dobrik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dobrik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dobrik misses with a wild combination.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Shaw on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dobrik turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dobrik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dobrik counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrik scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dobrik connects with a leg kick. Shaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dobrik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dobrik throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dobrik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
Dobrik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dobrik chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dobrik is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrik swivels and escapes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dobrik. That's going to slow Shaw down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dobrik.
Dobrik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dobrik connects with a looping right hand.
Dobrik scores with a nice strike.
Dobrik throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrik cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Dobrik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrik swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Dobrik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shaw avoids the head kick by Dobrik.
Dobrik scores with a three punch combo!
Dobrik throws a front kick that sends Shaw stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Dobrik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Dobrik lands but Shaw takes it in his stride.
Dobrik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrik swivels and escapes.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dobrik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
Dobrik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dobrik checks a low kick from Shaw.
Dobrik feints and then cracks Shaw's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shaw down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shaw might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dobrik has got the better of the exchanges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw throws a low kick but Dobrik avoids it.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dobrik but Dobrik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jan Dobrik is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Shaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jan Dobrik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobrik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dobrik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobrik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Dobrik uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dobrik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A good leg kick by Dobrik.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrik throws a nice head kick!
Dobrik lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dobrik lands a right hook to the body.
Dobrik connects with a body shot that sends Shaw's belly button to the back.
Dobrik scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dobrik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shaw at a distance.
Dobrik cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Jan Dobrik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobrik lands a slapping body shot.
Dobrik throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dobrik.
Dobrik scores with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrik connects with a looping right hand.
Dobrik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dobrik.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dobrik.
Shaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dobrik throws a shot to the body.
Shaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dobrik. That one must have hurt.
Shaw has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dobrik.
Dobrik cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dobrik to score with a decent uppercut.
Dobrik cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Dobrik lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrik tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dobrik with a hook.
Dobrik lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dobrik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dobrik connects with a nice looking jab.
Dobrik lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw avoids the head kick by Dobrik.
Nice cross by Dobrik.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Dobrik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Dobrik dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dobrik.
Dobrik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
Nice shot by Dobrik.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dobrik.
Shaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Dobrik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shaw is working for takedown but Dobrik is calmly controlling the position for now.

Shaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Dobrik as Shaw shoots in.
Jan Dobrik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Shaw.
Dobrik scores with a push kick.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dobrik slips under a jab from Shaw.
Dobrik misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dobrik throws a shot to the body.
Dobrik lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dobrik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dobrik. Dobrik obviously looking to wear him down.
Dobrik lands a front kick.
Dobrik ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brad Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Dobrik coming out on top.
Dobrik catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dobrik lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shaw takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dobrik scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Dobrik.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dobrik, right into the meat.
Dobrik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
Dobrik is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrik lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shaw will feel that in the morning.
Dobrik throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dobrik connects with the punch.
Shaw takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dobrik is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Dobrik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dobrik throws a right hand that Shaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Shaw also avoids with ease.
Dobrik digs a good hook to Shaw's body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dobrik scores with a head kick.
Crunch! Dobrik slams his shin into Shaw's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobrik plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw avoids the head kick by Dobrik.
Dobrik scores with a nice body kick.
Dobrik getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dobrik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dobrik scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dobrik scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dobrik tries a head kick but it misses.
Jan Dobrik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Dobrik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobrik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Dobrik!