PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Davenport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maciej Dobrzynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Davenport has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Davenport
vs
Dobrzynski

177 cm
29
240 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

183 cm
44
223 lbs
34 - 20 - 1

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Davenport!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maciej Dobrzynski!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davenport with a nice cross.

Dobrzynski tries to sprawl but Davenport drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dobrzynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davenport.

Davenport is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dobrzynski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Davenport thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dobrzynski's head.
Davenport trying to control from half guard but Dobrzynski is working away.
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. Davenport connects with a nice short shot to Dobrzynski's temple.
Davenport 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrzynski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Davenport.
Davenport thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davenport sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davenport slips a nice elbow through Dobrzynski's hands, connecting with Dobrzynski's forehead.
Davenport trying to control from Dobrzynski's half guard. Dobrzynski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Davenport tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobrzynski is retaining full guard.
Dobrzynski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Davenport is in close to Dobrzynski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Davenport trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dobrzynski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Davenport not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Dobrzynski has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dobrzynski stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Davenport throws up his legs and catches Dobrzynski in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Dobrzynski tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Davenport! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lucas Davenport!
A less than humble Lucas Davenport misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Maciej Dobrzynski had this to say: 'It was great to fight for you guys... now its over, im 40 and i'm done with the sport. I acomplished what i wanted to .. i been a champ, i 've been fighting in best organisations in few weight classes... thank you'.