PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qasem Suleimani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleimani has chosen Busta Rhymes - Arab Money as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dubrov
vs
Suleimani

192 cm
37
206 lbs
29 - 19 - 1

186 cm
29
204 lbs
17 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavel Dubrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Qasem Suleimani!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dubrov.
Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Dubrov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot by Suleimani.

It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Dubrov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suleimani.
We've been told by Dubrov's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dubrov darts in trying to clinch
and Suleimani counters with a stiff right hand.
Suleimani avoids the head kick by Dubrov.
Suleimani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dubrov throws an overhand right that lands on Suleimani's shoulder, as Suleimani tries to avoid the shot.
Suleimani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dubrov is out of range.
Dubrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Suleimani scores with a spinning back kick!
Dubrov tried to score with a low kick but Suleimani checks it.
Suleimani looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suleimani smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani works the jab nicely.
Suleimani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dubrov lands a jab to the nose.
We've been informed that Suleimani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dubrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suleimani counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suleimani throws a nice head kick!
Dubrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dubrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dubrov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Suleimani checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pavel Dubrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheers as Dubrov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suleimani doesn't seem phased though.
Suleimani dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dubrov. That did some damage!
Dubrov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dubrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Suleimani misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani defending well as Dubrov loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov throws a body punch but Suleimani moves out of range.
Dubrov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dubrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Suleimani tries a quick counter leg kick but Dubrov is wise to it.
Dubrov throws a low kick but Suleimani moves out of range easily.
Suleimani checks a leg kick.
Dubrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Dubrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dubrov's sensitive parts.
Decent striking displayed by Suleimani there.
Dubrov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suleimani finds it's way round the side to connect with Dubrov's head.
Dubrov connects with an inside leg kick.
Dubrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suleimani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suleimani misses with an uppercut. Dubrov saw that one coming.
Dubrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suleimani was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubrov slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov tries to clinch up but Suleimani circles away and keeps his distance.
Suleimani listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Suleimani throws a body shot but no joy.
Dubrov wants to land a leg kick but Suleimani is out of range.
Dubrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suleimani with a jab.
Dubrov lands a lovely overhand right.
Dubrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Suleimani clinches up with Dubrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Suleimani gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks with his arms.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suleimani.
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Suleimani throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
Dubrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov gets through Suleimani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suleimani throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suleimani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dubrov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suleimani scores with the left hand. Dubrov knows he should have avoided that one.
Dubrov moves away from the strike by Suleimani.
Suleimani 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.

Qasem Suleimani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Suleimani lands an overhand right.
Suleimani checks a low kick from Dubrov.
Suleimani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Suleimani moved away.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suleimani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suleimani just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Suleimani avoided it.
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with a good jab.
Suleimani circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suleimani swings for the body but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suleimani pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suleimani lands a right hook to the body.
Suleimani wants to land a leg kick but Dubrov is out of range.
Suleimani lands with a cross.
Suleimani uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubrov.
Suleimani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov throws a series of punches but Suleimani avoids them all with ease.
Suleimani feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suleimani.
Dubrov slips under a jab from Suleimani.
Dubrov is looking to counter punch.
Dubrov blocks a jab.
Suleimani takes a swing at Dubrov's ribcage but misses.
Suleimani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dubrov blocks a jab.
Dubrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dubrov looks to throw a body kick
and Suleimani counters with a thumping low kick.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Suleimani scores with a jab.
Suleimani slips under a jab from Dubrov.
Dubrov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Suleimani feints and as Dubrov raises his hands in defense, Suleimani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dubrov wants to stand but Suleimani is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suleimani trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dubrov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dubrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suleimani swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dubrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dubrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Dubrov gets to his feet. Suleimani looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A leg kick checked by Suleimani.
And Suleimani responds with a good body kick, but Dubrov manages to step out the way in time.
Dubrov looks to clinch
and Suleimani counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dubrov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Dubrov off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suleimani.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani scores with a hook to the body. Dubrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dubrov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Suleimani.
Suleimani lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dubrov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Dubrov moves into range and clinches up with Suleimani.
Suleimani misses with some punches.
Suleimani tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suleimani lands a body shot.
Suleimani misses with a punch to the body.
Qasem Suleimani seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suleimani misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suleimani is defending well for now.
Suleimani lands with a light punch inside.

Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A head punch on the inside from Suleimani fails to land.
Dubrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Suleimani controls his hands.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suleimani misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suleimani blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Suleimani.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov tries to work over Suleimani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suleimani lands a knee to the head.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Suleimani blocks it.
Dubrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suleimani has a couple of punches blocked by Dubrov.
Suleimani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qasem Suleimani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Dubrov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Suleimani tries to score with a low kick but Dubrov moves his leg out of the way.
Dubrov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suleimani.
Dubrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dubrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dubrov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suleimani scores with a leg kick.
Dubrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suleimani looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suleimani throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dubrov.
Dubrov tries to score with a low kick but Suleimani moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Dubrov swings for the body but Suleimani moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suleimani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Suleimani as he checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suleimani! But no joy.
Dubrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov tries to land a body kick
and Suleimani counters with a straight right hand.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
Suleimani throws a solid leg kick but Dubrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suleimani.
Suleimani throws a body punch but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov misses with a jab to the body
and Suleimani counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dubrov thinking.
Suleimani checks a leg kick nicely.
Suleimani lands a really nice looking cross but Dubrov seems unphased.
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there
enabling Suleimani to counter with a crisp jab.
Suleimani throws a sloppy head kick and Dubrov moves out of range easily.
Dubrov just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Suleimani misses.
Suleimani cracks Dubrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suleimani misses with a straight left.
Dubrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Suleimani avoided it.
Suleimani digs a good hook to Dubrov's body.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Dubrov forces Suleimani back against the cage and clinches.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suleimani blocks it with crossed arms.
Dubrov scores with a shot to the side of Suleimani's head.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dubrov tries to land knees in the clinch but Suleimani avoids the damage to the body.
Suleimani lands a body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Suleimani.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suleimani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov letting Suleimani take a breather here.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suleimani tries a body shot but Dubrov blocks it.

Suleimani breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dubrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suleimani can pounce on him.
Suleimani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dubrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suleimani counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suleimani moves away from the strike by Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Suleimani throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suleimani takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suleimani uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubrov.
A low kick from Dubrov is predictable there
and Suleimani counters with a nice uppercut.
Suleimani is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Suleimani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dubrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dubrov thows a leg kick but Suleimani checks it
and Suleimani counters with a low kick, right behind Dubrov 's knee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suleimani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dubrov throws out the jab.
Suleimani appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pavel Dubrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Suleimani catches Dubrov right on the button with a cross.
Suleimani shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubrov sprawls well. He's pushed Suleimani's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suleimani lands an overhand right.
Suleimani throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Suleimani. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dubrov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suleimani has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suleimani and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suleimani throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Suleimani.
Dubrov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dubrov wants to slow Suleimani down by chopping away at his legs.
Suleimani lands a leg kick that knocks Dubrov off balance momentarily.
Suleimani's corner calls for a 1-2. Suleimani obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suleimani moves out of range as Dubrov strikes.
Suleimani punishes Dubrov's body with a nice straight punch.
Qasem Suleimani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Suleimani, right into the meat.
Suleimani misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qasem Suleimani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suleimani 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qasem Suleimani!
Qasem Suleimani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.