PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dubrov
vs
Emelianenko

192 cm
34
206 lbs
24 - 12 - 0

198 cm
31
215 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition
MayheM sportswear

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 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavel Dubrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Emelianenko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dubrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice jab there from Dubrov.
Emelianenko checks a low kick from Dubrov.
Emelianenko counters with a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Emelianenko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Emelianenko.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dubrov in his tracks.
Dubrov slips a jab from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Dubrov is just out of range.
Dubrov misses with a kick to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Dubrov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubrov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dubrov.

It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
Emelianenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dubrov lands a body shot.
Emelianenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Dubrov sizes up Emelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Emelianenko misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Emelianenko.
Dubrov swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dubrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Emelianenko.
Dubrov is looking to chop away at Emelianenko's legs.

Dubrov lands a left and a right that send Emelianenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Dubrov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
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!
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Dubrov scores with a punch to the head.
Emelianenko wants to land a leg kick but Dubrov is out of range.
Emelianenko connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dubrov. Dubrov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dubrov misses with a leg kick
and Emelianenko counters with a low kick, right behind Dubrov 's knee.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Dubrov.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov moves out of range as Emelianenko throws a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Donk. Dubrov catches Emelianenko right on the button with a cross.
Dubrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Dubrov misses with a hook.
Dubrov throws a leg kick
enabling Emelianenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dubrov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Emelianenko defending well as Dubrov loads up on a big left hand.
Dubrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Dubrov works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Dubrov checks a leg kick.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Dubrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Emelianenko motions for Dubrov to come forward. Emelianenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dubrov is looking to counter punch.
Dubrov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Emelianenko throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emelianenko lands a leg kick that knocks Dubrov off balance momentarily.
Dubrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Emelianenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dubrov throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Dubrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubrov throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko unleashes a big counter combination but Dubrov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dubrov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dubrov.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubrov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters circle momentarily. Emelianenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dubrov looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Dubrov cracks Emelianenko with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dubrov, right into the meat.
Emelianenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubrov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a push kick but Dubrov slaps the foot to one side.
Dubrov throws a body punch but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Dubrov misses with a few strikes there.
Emelianenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Emelianenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dubrov throws a front kick aimed at Emelianenko's knee but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko works the jab nicely.
Emelianenko scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dubrov in his tracks.
Dubrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Dubrov blocks a low kick nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Emelianenko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Dubrov misses.
Emelianenko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dubrov lands a nice hook to Emelianenko's body. Emelianenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dubrov throws a hook but Emelianenko avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pavel Dubrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dubrov missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Emelianenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emelianenko checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Dubrov tenderised Emelianenko's leg. Emelianenko is trying to keep his angry face on.

Dubrov drives through with a takedown into Emelianenko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dubrov wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Dubrov tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Emelianenko controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Emelianenko's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Dubrov is keeping the position.
Emelianenko stops Dubrov from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Emelianenko trying to control but Dubrov is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dubrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dubrov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dubrov somewhat.
Pavel Dubrov is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Emelianenko tenderised Dubrov's leg. Dubrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dubrov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Emelianenko lands a nice shot that snaps Dubrov's head back.
Dubrov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Emelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Dubrov lands a jab.
A clash of legs there as Emelianenko blocks the low kick.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Dubrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick
and Dubrov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dubrov looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Emelianenko moves away.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dubrov misses with an uppercut
letting Emelianenko counter with a right hand.
Dubrov throws a looping overhand right but Emelianenko ducks down to avoid it.
Dubrov tries a low kick but Emelianenko avoids it.
Dubrov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Emelianenko is looking to slow Dubrov down with leg kicks.
Dubrov misses with a leg kick.
Emelianenko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dubrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubrov.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dubrov throws a lazy head kick
and Emelianenko counters with an inside leg kick.
Emelianenko thuds his shin into the meat of Dubrov's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pavel Dubrov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Emelianenko blocks a low kick nicely.
Emelianenko misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dubrov.
Emelianenko replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dubrov blocks it well.
Emelianenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dubrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dubrov looks to land a body kick but Emelianenko moved away.
Good exchange - Dubrov coming out on top.
Emelianenko misses with a low kick.
As Emelianenko backs away, Dubrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Emelianenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dubrov doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
Sloppy strikes from Emelianenko. Those never looked like landing.
Dubrov works over Emelianenko's head and body with a nice combination.
Dubrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Emelianenko counters with a body kick that stops Dubrov in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubrov sizes up Emelianenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dubrov tried to score with a low kick but Emelianenko checks it.
Emelianenko walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dubrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dubrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov checks a leg kick.
Dubrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Emelianenko. That one must have hurt.
Dubrov throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Dubrov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Emelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a big shot that misses.
Dubrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Emelianenko avoided it.
Emelianenko scores with a jab. Dubrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dubrov looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a jab to the body
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a leg kick but Dubrov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dubrov swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Dubrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Alexander Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Emelianenko.
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!
Emelianenko checks a leg kick.
Dubrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dubrov.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
Dubrov blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Dubrov throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emelianenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emelianenko moves out of range of the body kick from Dubrov.
Dubrov lands with a kick to the temple. Emelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Dubrov.
Emelianenko was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Emelianenko misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dubrov misses.
Dubrov ducks right into an uppercut from Emelianenko.
Dubrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Emelianenko.
Dubrov misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Emelianenko.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emelianenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Emelianenko looks to land a body kick but Dubrov moved away.

Oooooh!!! Emelianenko has knocked Dubrov down with a huge combo! Emelianenko steps away and waves a wobbly Dubrov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Dubrov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Emelianenko ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Dubrov clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Emelianenko!
Alexander Emelianenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.