PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claymore Longshanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dubrov
vs
Longshanks

192 cm
24
247 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

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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 7 - 2 - 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 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Claymore Longshanks!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Longshanks - that will leave a mark!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dubrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Longshanks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dubrov lands a head kick!

It looks like Claymore Longshanks has been cut.
Longshanks throws a wild body kick that Dubrov sees coming a mile off.
Dubrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Longshanks. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Dubrov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Longshanks.
Dubrov looks to land a right hand but Longshanks moved out of range.
Longshanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longshanks walks into a left hand.
Dubrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longshanks looks to land a body kick but Dubrov moved away.
Dubrov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Longshanks.
Dubrov slips a jab and a cross from Longshanks.
A head kick by Dubrov misses
and Longshanks counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dubrov's knee momentarily.
Longshanks throws a front kick that sends Dubrov stumbling back into the cage.
Dubrov is breathing heavily.
Longshanks lands with a kick to the ribs.
Longshanks misses with a two punch combination.

Longshanks moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshanks lands with a short shot to the head.

It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
A short right from Longshanks on the inside.
Dubrov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Longshanks throws a head punch that misses.
Longshanks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dubrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Longshanks's elbow.
Dubrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longshanks backwards.
Dubrov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longshanks avoids it.
Longshanks misses with the head strike.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longshanks avoiding damage as Dubrov throws knees to the body.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but Longshanks blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longshanks.
A left hand lands to the body for Longshanks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longshanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Longshanks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Longshanks misses with a punch to the body.
Longshanks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Dubrov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Longshanks's face.
Longshanks pushes Dubrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longshanks lands with a right to the head.
Longshanks lands a body punch.
Longshanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Dubrov controls his hands.
Dubrov misses with a knee to the head.
Longshanks lands a body shot.

Longshanks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Longshanks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Longshanks is looking to land body kicks.
Longshanks throws a head kick but Dubrov moves out of range.
Longshanks misses with a body kick.
Longshanks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Longshanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Longshanks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Longshanks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dubrov really felt that one!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshanks feints and then cracks Dubrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dubrov down.
Longshanks moves out of range as Dubrov strikes.
Longshanks connects with a body shot.
Longshanks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dubrov will feel that in the morning.
Longshanks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longshanks throws a head kick that misses.
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.
Longshanks connects with a body shot.
Longshanks throws a front kick that sends Dubrov stumbling back into the cage.
Longshanks throws a body kick that misses.
Longshanks lands with a kick to the temple. Dubrov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Longshanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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?
Longshanks moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Longshanks misses with a series of wild punches.
Longshanks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dubrov if he has to take too many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Longshanks.
Dubrov blocks a head kick by Longshanks.
A head kick misses from Longshanks.
Dubrov tries a head kick but it misses.

Longshanks moves into range and clinches up with Dubrov.
Dubrov trying to land knees to the body.
Longshanks lands an uppercut.
Dubrov takes a shot to the head.
Dubrov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dubrov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Longshanks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Longshanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Longshanks lands with a short shot to the head.
Longshanks tries to work over Dubrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Longshanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Longshanks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claymore Longshanks dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longshanks!
Longshanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dubrov misses with a head kick.
Longshanks connects with the punch.
We've been told by Dubrov's head coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dubrov doesn't manage to clinch there - Longshanks circles away.
Claymore Longshanks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Longshanks throws a nice outside leg kick.
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!
Longshanks scores with a nice head shot.

Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Longshanks connects with a leg kick. Dubrov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice body kick there by Longshanks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Longshanks.
Dubrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Longshanks stuns Dubrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longshanks scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dubrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body kick there by Longshanks.
Longshanks throws a body kick that misses.
Longshanks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dubrov will feel that in the morning.
Longshanks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longshanks lands a jab to Dubrov's midsection.
Longshanks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Longshanks throws a leg kick which misses Dubrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Dubrov tries to avoid it.
Dubrov ducks right into an uppercut from Longshanks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Longshanks.
Longshanks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Longshanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dubrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dubrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longshanks lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Dubrov sprawling to the canvas. Longshanks follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Dubrov hang on?
Dubrov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Longshanks.
Longshanks wants to pass to mount but Dubrov is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshanks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dubrov!
Longshanks tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Longshanks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Longshanks wants to control but instead Dubrov manages to regain half guard.
Longshanks is looking to advance position but Dubrov won't allow it.
Longshanks is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Longshanks is going to stand back up.

Longshanks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dubrov defend it? Longshanks steps over the head and cranks it - Dubrov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Longshanks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Claymore Longshanks!