PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarbas Dubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Work
vs
Dubin

175 cm
18
227 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
18
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bradley Work!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jarbas Dubin!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Work slips under a jab from Dubin.
Work is looking for a counter combo.
Work looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
Dubin throws a right and a left that Work avoids nicely.
We've been told by Work's head coaches at Cozad MMA Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarbas Dubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Work steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dubin.
Work seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Work takes one to the side of the head.
Work really is a fat lump.
Dubin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dubin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work slips a straight right by Dubin.
Work throws a big counter combination but Dubin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dubin throws a body shot but no joy.
Work throws a big counter combination but Dubin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubin throws a hook but Work blocks it.
Dubin misses with a body shot.
Work throws a big counter combination but Dubin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dubin misses with a body shot.
Work takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Dubin.
Work went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dubin throws a jab but it's blocked by Work.
Work is looking to counter the offense by Dubin and move into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Dubin misses
and Work counters with a one-two to the body.
Dubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Work appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dubin misses the shot to the body.
Work drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dubin sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubin tries to bum rush Work with a series of wild strikes but Work uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Work is looking to counter the offense by Dubin and move into the clinch.
Dubin scores with a nice strike.
Dubin throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubin throws a body shot but no joy.
As Dubin looks to move away, Work throws a big counter combo bu Dubin just gets out of the way.
Dubin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Work moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Dubin finds it's way through Work's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubin throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Work counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dubin tries to roll over but Work keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dubin actively working from the bottom here.
Work prevents Dubin from improving his position.
Dubin is still trying to improve position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
Work is looking for a counter combo.
Dubin misses the shot to the body.
Dubin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Work moves away.
Work throws a big counter combination but Dubin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dubin misses the jab.
Dubin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarbas Dubin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dubin throws a right hand that Work ducks under and follows up with a left that Work also avoids with ease.
Work appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dubin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dubin takes a swing at Work's ribcage but misses.
Dubin misses with an uppercut.
Dubin connects with a single shot there.
Dubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
Work is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Work manages to avoid it.
Dubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dubin looks to land a right hand but Work moved out of range.
Work is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubin throws out a loose jab but Work uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dubin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dubin falls off balance throwing a combination

and Work counters with a single leg into guard. Dubin didn't expect that.
Work might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dubin working a defensive guard here.
Dubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Work won't allow Dubin to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Work stops Dubin from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dubin throws a combination. Work tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Dubin lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Work bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Dubin looks to move away, Work throws a big counter combo bu Dubin just gets out of the way.
Dubin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dubin misses with a hook.
Work drops his hands momentarily and Dubin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Work has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dubin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Work was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dubin looks to throw the jab but Work is out of range.
A slow jab from Dubin misses its intended target.
Dubin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Work back to the cage. Dubin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bradley Work is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Work takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Work is just out of range.
Work seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Work appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dubin just misses with a punch to the body.
Work appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dubin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Work has time to react.
Work ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dubin misses with an uppercut. Work saw that one coming.
Dubin throws a hook but Work avoids it easily.
Work appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarbas Dubin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Work takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dubin tests Work's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dubin throws out a powerful jab.
Dubin scores with a jab.
Dubin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubin takes a swing at Work's ribcage but misses.
Work went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dubin throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Work feinted with a counter takedown.
Jarbas Dubin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Dubin tries to get set, Work tries to push him back and clinch up but Dubin manages to avoid the attempt.
Dubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Work.
Work appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dubin misses with an uppercut. Work saw that one coming.
Work tries to counter with a takedown but Dubin is quick to defend against it.
Dubin cracks Work with a good jab.
Dubin lands with a cross.
Work is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dubin misses with a series of wild punches.
Work went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Work keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubin misses the shot to the body.
Work seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Work takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dubin misses with a body shot.
Work went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Work blocks a jab.
Work is looking for a counter combo.
Dubin throws a lazy right hand but Work sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Work was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubin misses with a double jab.
Work appears to be looking for a big counter.
Work uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubin.
Dubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Work was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubin.
Work uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubin.
Dubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubin misses with a right hand

and Work counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dubin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Work jumps guard but Dubin stands there with Work around his waist. Work gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Work looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubin is trying to break the clinch but Work is controlling him.
Dubin is trying to push Work away but Work has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dubin is trying to break the clinch but Work is controlling him.
Dubin wants to get back to striking at distance but Work won't allow it.
Work prevents Dubin from breaking the clinch.
Dubin is looking to break free of the clinch but Work has double underhooks.
Dubin is trying to push Work away but Work has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dubin is looking to break free of the clinch but Work has double underhooks.
Bradley Work has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jarbas Dubin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Work tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dubin just stands there and leans against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jarbas Dubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dubin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarbas Dubin!