PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Graham Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Dubrovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Frost
vs
Dubrovsky

223 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Graham Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Dubrovsky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubrovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Frost gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dubrovsky pushes Frost back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frost wants to take the fight to the mat but Dubrovsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dubrovsky stops a takedown attempt from Frost.
A frustrated look appears on Dubrovsky's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubrovsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubrovsky throws a hook to the side of Frost's head but Frost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dubrovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alexander Dubrovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dubrovsky.
Dubrovsky looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost wants to clinch.
Dubrovsky misses the jab.
Dubrovsky throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Dubrovsky loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Dubrovsky lands with a straight right. Frost didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost defending well as Dubrovsky loads up on a big left hand.

Frost has managed to clinch.

Frost gets control of Dubrovsky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Frost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Frost really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frost is adopting a defensive guard.
Dubrovsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dubrovsky tries to stand but Frost is controlling from the bottom.
Frost is pulling down on Dubrovsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Dubrovsky, at least for the moment.
Dubrovsky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubrovsky wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Frost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dubrovsky defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky wants to stand but Frost has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dubrovsky wants to stand and escape but instead Frost has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Frost throwing strikes but missing.
Frost will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dubrovsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frost is controlling him.
Dubrovsky can't keep his opponent in guard - Frost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Frost takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dubrovsky tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Dubrovsky wants to get back to full guard but Frost has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Dubrovsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frost looking to control but Dubrovsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dubrovsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Frost.
Dubrovsky is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dubrovsky is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
Frost manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dubrovsky to take his back!
Dubrovsky looks winded!
Frost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dubrovsky's body.
Dubrovsky is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frost is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Dubrovsky defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Frost go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Dubrovsky is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dubrovsky looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Frost working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
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 Graham Frost will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dubrovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Dubrovsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost takes a swing at Dubrovsky's ribcage but misses.
Dubrovsky leaves Frost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dubrovsky throws a body punch but Frost moves out of range.
A cross from Dubrovsky lands.
Frost moves out of range as Dubrovsky strikes.
Frost wants to clinch.
Dubrovsky misses with an uppercut
and Frost counters with a big head kick but Dubrovsky shrugs it off.
Dubrovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frost avoids the body shot from Dubrovsky.
Frost avoids the body shot from Dubrovsky.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost shoots in looking for a takedown but Dubrovsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frost's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Graham Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrovsky swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Dubrovsky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Frost rushes Dubrovsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dubrovsky is trying to push Frost away but Frost has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dubrovsky is trying to break the clinch but Frost is controlling him.
Dubrovsky is trying to force a seperation but Frost has the dominant position.
Frost drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dubrovsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Graham Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dubrovsky lands an overhand right.
Dubrovsky throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrovsky.
Dubrovsky throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost shoots in for a double leg but Dubrovsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dubrovsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frost drags the fight down to the ground.
Dubrovsky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dubrovsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubrovsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Frost wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dubrovsky wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Frost will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Frost is trying to control the position but Dubrovsky postures up.
Dubrovsky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Frost throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Frost pushes Dubrovsky off and gets back to his feet.
Dubrovsky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Frost in his tracks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dubrovsky's head.
Dubrovsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dubrovsky misses with a straight left.
Dubrovsky swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frost counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dubrovsky is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dubrovsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dubrovsky as he avoids it easily.
Frost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Frost has managed to clinch.
Dubrovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dubrovsky swivels and escapes.
Dubrovsky lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frost looks to land a combination but Dubrovsky avoids it well.
Frost takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dubrovsky stuffs the takedown.
Dubrovsky thows a body shot but no joy.
Dubrovsky misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubrovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dubrovsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Dubrovsky swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frost throws a series of punches but Dubrovsky moves out of range.
Dubrovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dubrovsky misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubrovsky's knee momentarily.
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 Graham Frost will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Frost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dubrovsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dubrovsky misses with a looping right.
Dubrovsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Dubrovsky misses the target.
Frost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubrovsky.
Dubrovsky throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Frost tries to clinch up.
Dubrovsky misses with a looping right.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubrovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dubrovsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dubrovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dubrovsky thuds a left hand into Frost's body.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Frost closes the distance and clinches.
Frost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrovsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dubrovsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dubrovsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Frost won't allow it.
Dubrovsky has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dubrovsky can't break the clinch.
Dubrovsky tries to break free but Frost pushes him back against the cage.

Frost pulls guard effortlessly.
Frost utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frost tries to strike from the bottom.

Frost looking for a guillotine here but Dubrovsky defends easily.
Frost lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dubrovsky!
Alexander Dubrovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky is trying desperately to improve position.
Frost sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dubrovsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Frost.
Dubrovsky wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Frost tightening his grip on Dubrovsky, looking for the choke.
Dubrovsky is trying to get back to his feet but Frost has full control of the position and if anything, Dubrovsky has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dubrovsky wants to escape the position.
Frost has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Frost working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Frost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Dubrovsky preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Frost.
Dubrovsky is trying to stand back up.
Frost trying to control momentarily.

Frost is looking for the choke from the back position but Dubrovsky is controlling his hands well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost missing with strikes from the back.
Dubrovsky wants to escape the position.

Frost tightening his grip on Dubrovsky, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Dubrovsky's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Frost misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubrovsky holding both Frost 's hands and preventing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Graham Frost.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frost, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Graham Frost!