PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Arkhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saha Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkhov comes to the ring accompanied by Actemis - Dreams. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Arkhov
vs
Dubov

197 cm
18
283 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

186 cm
21
277 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Arkhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saha Dubov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arkhov misses with a double jab

and Dubov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dubov trying to control but Arkhov is working from the bottom.
Arkhov keeping full guard, as Dubov tries to pass.
Dubov wants to control from the top but Arkhov keeps moving.
Arkhov wants to stand and escape but Dubov is having none of it.
Dubov looking to pass the guard.
Dubov is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Saha Dubov.
Arkhov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Saha Dubov has been cut.

Dubov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Arkhov was covering up waiting for the punch and Dubov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhov wants to stand and escape but Dubov is having none of it.
Dubov postures up in Arkhov's guard and throws a big left but Arkhov blocks it.
Dubov passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dubov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dubov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Arkhov pushes Dubov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dubov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Dubov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arkhov, who protects the arm well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dubov has eaten all the pies!
Arkhov wants to get back to his feet but Dubov drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dubov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arkhov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Dubov swings around for an armbar but Arkhov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dubov's guard.
Arkhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dubov on the ground.

Dubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arkhov is aware though and is defending well.
Dubov wants to sweep here but Arkhov controlling him for the moment.

Dubov pushes Arkhov off and gets back to his feet.
Arkhov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dubov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arkhov's guard.
Dubov looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dubov has gone for a leg lock! Arkhov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dubov's guard.
Dubov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubov keeping moving, preventing Arkhov from controlling successfully.

Dubov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arkhov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arkhov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dubov has a closed guard, preventing Arkhov from standing up.
Arkhov connects with a couple of short punches.
Arkhov throws a big right hand that misses.
Dubov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dubov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Arkhov looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arkhov wants to stand but Dubov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Arkhov wants to control from the top but Dubov keeps moving.
Arkhov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dubov's head.

Dubov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Arkhov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arkhov landing some decent shots from guard.
Arkhov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dubov's head.
Arkhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubov manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Arkhov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dubov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkhov.
Dubov misses with a takedown attempt

and Arkhov counters by moving into the clinch.
Dubov is trying to drag Arkhov to the mat but Arkhov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Dubov wants a takedown.
Artem Arkhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saha Dubov.

Arkhov breaks from the clinch.
Dubov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Arkhov throws a leg kick but Dubov moved away.
Arkhov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Arkhov jabs at Dubov's body.
Arkhov lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Arkhov moves into the clinch.

Arkhov breaks the clinch.
Arkhov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dubov circles away.
Dubov takes one to the side of the head.
Dubov walks into a stiff left hand from Arkhov.
Artem Arkhov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkhov throws a series of punches but Dubov avoids them all with ease.
Artem Arkhov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dubov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Arkhov throws a nice looking combination but Dubov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Arkhov drops Dubov with a beautiful combination! Dubov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Arkhov is looking for the KO!

Dubov is rocked!

That has opened up Saha Dubov's cut even more.
Arkhov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dubov is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkhov finish him?
Dubov keeps the fight on the outside.
Dubov seems to have recovered his senses.
Dubov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arkhov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arkhov tries to clinch up but Dubov circles away and keeps his distance.
Arkhov misses with a double jab.
Arkhov misses with a hook

and Dubov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dubov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arkhov defends it well.
Arkhov tries to kick Dubov off but Dubov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dubov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Arkhov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dubov is trying to control the action in half guard but Arkhov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Arkhov wants to get back to his feet.

Arkhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Dubov.
Dubov trying to control from half guard but Arkhov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arkhov defending well though.
Dubov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dubov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dubov prevents Arkhov from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dubov is looking to take a break and control but Arkhov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Dubov is looking for a kimura but Arkhov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dubov to get the leverage.
Arkhov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dubov.

Dubov is looking for a kimura here.

Dubov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Arkhov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saha Dubov!