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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ravi Shankoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shankoli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ravi Shankar - Om Shiva. Pavel Dubrov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ravi Shankoli's chin.
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212 lbs
27 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 15 - 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
27 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ravi Shankoli!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubrov wants to clinch up but Shankoli keeps it at a distance.
Dubrov sets himself, and Shankoli steps forward looking for the clinch! Dubrov avoids it this time.
Shankoli is looking to land body kicks.
Shankoli lands the left hand.
It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
Dubrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dubrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shankoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dubrov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shankoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dubrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Dubrov thows a leg kick but Shankoli checks it
and Shankoli counters with a one-two to the body.
Dubrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID266K) in the buildup to the fight.
Dubrov misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Shankoli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pavel Dubrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shankoli duly obliges.
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!
Shankoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dubrov manages to avoid it.
Dubrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shankoli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shankoli.
Dubrov scores with a nice body kick.
Dubrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dubrov wants to slow Shankoli down by chopping away at his legs.
Shankoli throws a counter combo.
Shankoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dubrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dubrov moves into the clinch.
Shankoli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov has Shankoli pressed against the cage.
Shankoli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dubrov's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dubrov.
Shankoli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shankoli works on Dubrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dubrov misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli misses with a punch to the body.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
Dubrov lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Dubrov misses with some punches.
Dubrov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shankoli.
Shankoli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov connects with a knee to the head.
Dubrov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dubrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shankoli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dubrov scores with the left hand. Shankoli knows he should have avoided that one.
Dubrov blocks a head kick by Shankoli.
Dubrov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dubrov misses with a jab to the body
and Shankoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dubrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shankoli moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dubrov.
A shot in the inside from Dubrov.
Shankoli looking to slow down the pace here.
Shankoli is working Dubrov over against the cage.
Shankoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dubrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the head but Shankoli blocks with his arms.
Dubrov misses with some punches.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shankoli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubrov misses with the head strike.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Shankoli.
Shankoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shankoli wants to break free but Dubrov has control.
Still in the clinch, Shankoli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shankoli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shankoli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shankoli prevents a body shot from Dubrov.
Dubrov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shankoli.
A right hand to the body from Shankoli.
Shankoli scores with a shot to the side of Dubrov's head.
Shankoli lands with a light punch inside.
Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Dubrov scores with a hook to the body.
Dubrov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dubrov is breathing heavily.
Shankoli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Shankoli.
Dubrov has a couple of punches blocked by Shankoli.
Dubrov working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shankoli backwards.
Dubrov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Shankoli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shankoli.
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.
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.
Dubrov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shankoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dubrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shankoli walks into a stiff left hand from Dubrov.
Shankoli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dubrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dubrov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shankoli can pounce on him.
Dubrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dubrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shankoli scores with a leg kick.
Shankoli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dubrov throws out the jab.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dubrov tries to land a front kick but Shankoli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shankoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shankoli throws a series of punches but Dubrov moves out of range.
Dubrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dubrov is looking to wear down Shankoli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dubrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Shankoli.
Dubrov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dubrov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shankoli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dubrov.
Shankoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shankoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Shankoli.
As Shankoli backs away, Dubrov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dubrov moves into range and clinches up with Shankoli.
Pavel Dubrov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dubrov scores with a knee to the head.
Shankoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shankoli cracks Dubrov with a nice body shot.
Dubrov can't find room to land a body shot as Shankoli controls the action.
Shankoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shankoli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubrov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shankoli tries to throw a body punch but Dubrov avoids it by throwing Shankoli back against the cage.
Dubrov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Dubrov.
Shankoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dubrov throws a head kick but Shankoli moves out of range.
Shankoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dubrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shankoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Dubrov.
Dubrov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shankoli counters with a body kick.
Shankoli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Shankoli.
A telegraphed right hand from Dubrov misses the target.
Dubrov drives through and clinches with Shankoli against the cage.
Dubrov can't find room to land a body shot as Shankoli controls the action.
Dubrov blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Shankoli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Shankoli.
Shankoli tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dubrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Shankoli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shankoli lands with a right to the head.
Dubrov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shankoli's face.
Shankoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shankoli lands a shoulder strike.
Shankoli blocks an uppercut.
Shankoli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shankoli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dubrov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shankoli in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shankoli pushes Dubrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shankoli has Dubrov pushed against the cage.
Shankoli lands a left hand.
Come on Shankoli - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shankoli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov throws an overhand right that lands on Shankoli's shoulder, as Shankoli tries to avoid the shot.
Dubrov misses the shot to the body.
Dubrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dubrov throws a leg kick
and Shankoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubrov jabs Shankoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dubrov checks a leg kick nicely.
Dubrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shankoli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shankoli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dubrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dubrov is rocked!
Jeez, Pavel Dubrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shankoli pushes Dubrov against the cage. Shankoli is working some dirty boxing. Shankoli pushes off with a quick right hook! Dubrov goes down! Dubrov tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Shankoli moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ravi Shankoli!
Post fight, Ravi Shankoli took to the microphone: 'His spirit was strong, but my intention was to crush him. Psychologically, as well as physically with my boxing. I knew that he would be a willing opponent, and he showed heart, but my soul wanted this more! I feel strongly against animal violence, but in this case taking the hammer to the panda wa'.
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hype
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