PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Dubrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dubrov
vs
Trudeau

192 cm
30
208 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

188 cm
37
215 lbs
32 - 15 - 2

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pavel Dubrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Pierre Trudeau!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Trudeau misses the target.
Dubrov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dubrov throws a sloppy head kick and Trudeau moves out of range easily.
Trudeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubrov.
Trudeau tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trudeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Dubrov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Dubrov misses with a leg kick.
Dubrov tries to land a front kick but Trudeau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dubrov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. Dubrov moves away and avoids it.
Trudeau works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

It looks like Pavel Dubrov has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trudeau. Dubrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trudeau throws an off balance right hand
and Dubrov counters with a left to the body.
Trudeau avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Trudeau throws out a counter right but Dubrov avoids it with no problem.
Dubrov misses with a leg kick.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dubrov thumps Trudeau with a low kick.
Trudeau takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Pierre Trudeau has been cut.

Dubrov rushes Trudeau and presses him up against the cage.
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!
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dubrov prevents a body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.
Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Trudeau.
A short right from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Trudeau blocks a body shot from Dubrov.
Trudeau lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Dubrov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dubrov.
Trudeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Trudeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dubrov.
Trudeau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Dubrov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau gets through Dubrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dubrov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Dubrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Trudeau misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau pushes Dubrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Trudeau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trudeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trudeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trudeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses
and Dubrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dubrov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dubrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trudeau.
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 Trudeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Trudeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trudeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dubrov moves away.
Dubrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau feints and then cracks Dubrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dubrov down.
Trudeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
Dubrov is looking to chop away at Trudeau's legs.
Dubrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dubrov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trudeau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab, jab by Trudeau - just one landing.
Trudeau throws a looping overhand right but Dubrov ducks down to avoid it.

Dubrov clinches up with Trudeau and pushes him back against the cage.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Dubrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dubrov lands a nice uppercut.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trudeau prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dubrov landing knees to the body.
Dubrov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dubrov.
Dubrov gets through Trudeau's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trudeau works on Dubrov's body with a couple of short punches.
Dubrov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dubrov lands with a right to the head.
Trudeau lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dubrov.
Dubrov effectively controlling the action here.
Dubrov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dubrov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trudeau backwards.
Trudeau blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau is trying to force a seperation but Dubrov has the dominant position.

Trudeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trudeau throws a body punch but Dubrov moves out of range.
Trudeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dubrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trudeau needs to keep his hands up - Dubrov had a free shot at his head there.

Trudeau moves into range and clinches up with Dubrov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Trudeau will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dubrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dubrov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Trudeau is out of range and Dubrov settles back down.
Dubrov avoids the body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau clobbers Dubrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dubrov staying out of range there.
Trudeau moves forwards but Dubrov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trudeau waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dubrov.
Dubrov throws a leg kick but Trudeau checks it.
Dubrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudeau throws a lazy right hand but Dubrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Trudeau clinches with his opponent.
Dubrov presses Trudeau against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Dubrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trudeau.
Pierre Trudeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dubrov can't get the takedown.
Dubrov throws a head punch that misses.

Trudeau pulls Dubrov into guard.
Trudeau wants to sweep here but Dubrov controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov wants to stand but Trudeau is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trudeau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dubrov wants to stand and escape but instead Trudeau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trudeau trying to control but Dubrov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dubrov is trying to control the position but Trudeau postures up.
Dubrov keeping moving, preventing Trudeau from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dubrov keeping full guard, as Trudeau tries to pass.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau looking to sit in guard and control but Dubrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Dubrov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dubrov stopping the sweep attempt from Trudeau.

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.
Trudeau is trying to keep Dubrov in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Trudeau takes a swing at Dubrov's ribcage but misses.
Dubrov's corner calls for a 1-2. Dubrov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dubrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Dubrov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dubrov blocking some punches.
Dubrov stalling in the clinch.
Dubrov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dubrov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trudeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trudeau wants to break free but Dubrov has control.

Trudeau manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dubrov is looking to stand up but Trudeau won't let him.
Dubrov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trudeau has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Trudeau is working an open guard so Dubrov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pierre Trudeau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dubrov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab from Dubrov misses.
Trudeau throws a big shot that misses.
Trudeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Dubrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trudeau scores with a nice strike.

Trudeau clinches up with Dubrov and pushes him back against the cage.
Trudeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trudeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dubrov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dubrov lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dubrov goes for a takedown attempt but Trudeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trudeau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trudeau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trudeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dubrov.
Trudeau moves away from the strike by Dubrov.
Trudeau swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Dubrov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrov takes one to the side of the head.

Pavel Dubrov's cut is getting worse.
Trudeau cracks Dubrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dubrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dubrov lands with a nice body punch.
Dubrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Trudeau. That did some damage!

Dubrov instigates a clinch.
Dubrov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trudeau blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trudeau.
A short right from Trudeau.
Dubrov connects with a knee to the head.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dubrov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dubrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trudeau misses with the head strike.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Dubrov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trudeau presses Dubrov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pavel Dubrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrov takes a shot to the head.
Dubrov misses with the head strike.
Trudeau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trudeau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Trudeau jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dubrov walks away with a smile on his face. Trudeau gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dubrov scores with a nice right hand.
Trudeau swats away the attempt to clinch by Dubrov.
Dubrov tried to score with a low kick but Trudeau checks it.
Pierre Trudeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trudeau tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trudeau on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dubrov. Dubrov obviously looking to wear him down.
Dubrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dubrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dubrov needs to keep his hands up - Trudeau had a free shot at his head there.
Dubrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trudeau tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dubrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a lazy uppercut
and Dubrov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trudeau scores with a jab to the head.
Dubrov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A good leg kick by Dubrov.
Dubrov swings for the body but Trudeau moves out of range.
Trudeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Trudeau feints and then cracks Dubrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dubrov down.

Trudeau pushes Dubrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Dubrov misses with some punches.
Trudeau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dubrov backwards.
Dubrov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trudeau gets underhooks to prevent Dubrov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Dubrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Trudeau.
Dubrov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trudeau is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Trudeau.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dubrov tries to work over Trudeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Trudeau.

Pavel Dubrov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trudeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trudeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Dubrov misses with a knee strike.
Trudeau lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dubrov.
Trudeau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trudeau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trudeau.
Dubrov missing with knees to the body.
Dubrov looking to throw knees to the head but Trudeau is blocking nicely.
Dubrov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trudeaus head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pierre Trudeau.
Well Trudeau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Trudeau!
An out of breath Pierre Trudeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.