PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Canc Dobrong (ranked 4967 p4p, 6216 weight class) and Leo Robins (ranked 576 p4p, 660 weight class). Canc Dobrong had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dobrong
vs
Robins

225 cm
21
184
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
172
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Canc Dobrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Robins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Robins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dobrong ducks under a wild hook from Robins.
Dobrong works over Robins's head and body with a nice combination.
Dobrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robins feints the counter takedown.
Dobrong misses with a two punch combination.
Dobrong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Robins is defended easily by Dobrong.
Canc Dobrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dobrong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robins.
Canc Dobrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Robins.
Dobrong lands a head shot.
Robins has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dobrong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dobrong misses with a body shot.
Dobrong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Robins throws a fast counter high kick but Dobrong manages to duck under it in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins avoids the body shot from Dobrong.
Robins feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Robins does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dobrong.
Robins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Robins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobrong defends well and Robins ends up having to push Dobrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dobrong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Robins gets a double leg takedown into Dobrong's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robins postures up in Dobrong's guard and throws a big left but Dobrong blocks it.
Robins postures up in Dobrong's guard and throws a big left but Dobrong blocks it.
Dobrong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dobrong wants to stand but Robins is controlling the position.
Robins is looking to work some ground and pound but Dobrong has wrist control.
Robins stops Dobrong from standing up.
Dobrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Robins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dobrong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dobrong leaves Robins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robins throws a nice head kick!
Dobrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robins is looking for the big counter here.
Dobrong motions for Robins to come forward. Dobrong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dobrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robins backs up against the cage.
Robins shoots in for a takedown but Dobrong shows good takedown defense.
Dobrong stalks Robins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robins's face. Robins staggers backwards, shaken.
Dobrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Robins.
Dobrong blocks a jab.
Dobrong throws a leg kick that is checked

and Robins counters with a shoot takedown. Dobrong fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobrong is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Robins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Robins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dobrong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Robins is putting a hurting on Dobrong here, landing some big shots from side control.

Dobrong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Robins moves into the clinch.

Dobrong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dobrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Robins throws a big counter head kick but Dobrong avoids it with no problem.
Dobrong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robins under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrong misses with a double jab

and Robins moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Robins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robins shoots in looking for a takedown. Dobrong tries to sprawl out of it but Robins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dobrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robins shoots in and drives through. Dobrong sprawls well.
A lazy body kick from Dobrong

and Robins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Robins.
Robins throws a strike but Dobrong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Robins is on top in guard.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dobrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Robins is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Canc Dobrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dobrong lands a two punch combo.
Robins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dobrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robins can pounce on him.
Robins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Dobrong misses the target.
A head kick misses from Robins.
Dobrong misses with a two punch combination.
Dobrong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dobrong lands with a straight right. Robins didn't see that one coming.
Robins throws a head kick that misses.
Dobrong is looking to counter the offense by Robins and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Robins lands with a nice combination. Dobrong backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Dobrong. No joy for Robins on that attempt.
Robins is breathing heavily.
Dobrong lands with a hook. Robins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Canc Dobrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobrong defends well and Robins ends up having to push Dobrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Canc Dobrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Robins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robins shoots in but Dobrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dobrong scores with a hook to the body. Robins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dobrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Robins sprawls well. Robins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dobrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Dobrong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dobrong.
Dobrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Robins dives in for a single leg takedown but Dobrong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Robins on the side of the head.
Robins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dobrong misses with a body shot.
Robins drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dobrong defends it well.
Dobrong moves out of range of the body kick.
Canc Dobrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Robins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Robins shoots in and drives through. Dobrong sprawls well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dobrong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dobrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dobrong misses with a wild combination.
Dobrong stuffs the takedown.
Dobrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Robins can do to turn this around?
Robins takes one to the side of the head.
Dobrong swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobrong lands with a nice combination. Robins backs away looking to recover.
Robins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danga de danga de dang - Dobrong scores with a four punch combination!
Dobrong works over Robins's head and body with a nice combination.
A jab from Robins misses.
Robins shoots for a double leg takedown but Dobrong sprawls well. He's pushed Robins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dobrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Dobrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Robins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dobrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Dobrong connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Dobrong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dobrong.
Robins tries for a takedown but Dobrong circles away easily

and Dobrong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Robins!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robins tries to buck Dobrong off but Dobrong is having none of it.

Dobrong stands up and beckons Robins to his feet.
A left and a right from Dobrong both land. Nice combination.
Dobrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Robins counter with a right hand.
Dobrong misses with the combination.
Robins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dobrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Robins. That snapped Dobrong's head back.

Robins gets a clinch.

Dobrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Canc Dobrong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Dobrong looks to land a combination but Robins avoids it well.

Robins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Robins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Robins landing with the ground and pound.
Robins with a flurry of punches that miss.

Robins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dobrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dobrong tries to get out of the position.
Robins wants to control from the top but Dobrong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dobrong is retaining full guard.
Dobrong wants to stand and escape but Robins is having none of it.
Robins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dobrong wants to get back to his feet but Robins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Robins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Robins landing some decent shots from guard.

Robins gets to his feet - Dobrong follows without any prompting.
Dobrong misses with a low kick.
Dobrong looks to land a combination. Robins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dobrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Robins.
Robins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dobrong as he avoids it easily.
Robins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dobrong swivels and escapes.
A leg kick checked by Robins.
Dobrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robins backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dobrong misses with a low kick.
Dobrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobrong throws a right hand that Robins ducks under and follows up with a left that Robins also avoids with ease.
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!

Robins gets a clinch.
Canc Dobrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robins scores with a shoulder strike.
Robins stalling against the cage.

Robins breaks from the clinch.
Dobrong lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canc Dobrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Robins.
Robins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dobrong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Robins checks it well.
Dobrong tests Robins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dobrong stuffs the takedown.
Dobrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robins walks into a straight right hand from Dobrong.
Dobrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robins circles away quickly and effectively.
Dobrong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Robins fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dobrong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Some wild striking there from Dobrong.
Robins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dobrong defends well and Robins ends up having to push Dobrong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robins dives in and grabs Dobrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dobrong pushes down on Robins's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A good leg kick by Dobrong.
Robins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dobrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Robins backs up against the cage.
Leo Robins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dobrong lands a head kick. Robins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

And that's the end of the fight!
Canc Dobrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dobrong, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canc Dobrong!
Canc Dobrong took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.