PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Doug Graves enters the cage!

Dubrov
vs
Graves

192 cm
28
210 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

190 cm
34
205 lbs
27 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Dubrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Graves!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves ducks right into an uppercut from Dubrov.

It looks like Doug Graves has been cut.
Dubrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dubrov is looking to clinch but Graves is avoiding it.
Graves is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dubrov with a body shot.

Graves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Graves with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dubrov up against the cage.
Dubrov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Dubrov taking a breather.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Graves up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Graves.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Graves blocks it.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dubrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov avoiding damage.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dubrov up against the cage.
Graves landing knees to the head.

It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a body punch.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
A hook to the body from Dubrov.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dubrov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves blocking some punches.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov looking to slow down the pace here.
Dubrov lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves trying to land knees to the body.
Dubrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dubrov misses with a punch to the body.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dubrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dubrov avoids it.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Dubrov blocks it.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Graves is keeping busy.
Dubrov has Graves pressed against the cage.
Graves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dubrov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov managing to block the knees to the body from Graves.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dubrov is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dubrov.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Graves tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.
Graves connects with a knee to the head.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Graves.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Graves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dubrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Graves gets caught napping as Dubrov dives in and scores a takedown. Graves manages to retain guard.
Dubrov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dubrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Graves has his hands on Dubrov's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov stopping the sweep attempt from Graves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Our spies down at at Wild Card Training inform us that Graves has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Graves wants to get back to his feet but Dubrov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dubrov scores with a decent looking hook.

Dubrov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graves, pushing him back against the cage.
Dubrov takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Dubrov.
Dubrov stalling against the cage.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves with a knee to the head.
Dubrov trying to control the position but instead, Graves has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dubrov into the cage.
Doug Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Graves is blocking nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dubrov is defending well for now.
Graves throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dubrov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Graves has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Graves pushes Dubrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dubrov avoiding damage as Graves throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Dubrov.

That has opened up Doug Graves's cut even more.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves working Dubrov over with knees to the body.
Dubrov looking to stall.
Dubrov slows down the pace here.
Dubrov is trying to stall.
Graves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Dubrov is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Dubrov fails to land.
Dubrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Graves misses with a knee to the head.
Dubrov slows down the pace here.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Doug Graves will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Horrible takedown attempt by Dubrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Graves, which made it look bad.
Graves throws a series of punches but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Graves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves blocks a head kick by Dubrov.

Dubrov lands a high kick to the side of Graves's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Dubrov dives into guard, looking to finish.

Graves is rocked!
Graves looking for a sweep. Not yet Graves, not yet.
Graves is still in real trouble! Can Dubrov finish him?
Dubrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Graves managing to control the position.
Dubrov slips nicely into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov trying to control the pace.
Graves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dubrov is working away from the top position though.
Dubrov stalling.
Dubrov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Graves!
Dubrov controlling from the full mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dubrov! Graves is hurt baaadly! Dubrov is firing away with more strikes - Graves is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Dubrov!
An out of breath Pavel Dubrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.