PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dubrovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Dubrovsky
vs
Chavez

178 cm
23
172 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Dubrovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubrovsky lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Chavez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chavez takes one on the button.
Dubrovsky lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Dubrovsky.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dubrovsky.
Alexander Dubrovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dubrovsky with a hook.
Chavez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dubrovsky thuds a left hand into Chavez's body.
Chavez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez wants to clinch up but Dubrovsky keeps it at a distance.
Dubrovsky throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chavez.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Dubrovsky moves away and avoids it.
Dubrovsky misses the jab.
Dubrovsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dubrovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrovsky looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez 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 throws a lazy uppercut
and Chavez counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dubrovsky scores with a jab to the head.
Dubrovsky scores with a shot to the body.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Dubrovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dubrovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Dubrovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Chavez.
Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Dubrovsky takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez throws a push kick but Dubrovsky slaps the foot to one side.
Dubrovsky connects with a right hand. Chavez shakes it off.
Dubrovsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dubrovsky lands with an overhand left.

Chavez is rocked!
Dubrovsky misses with a looping left.
Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Dubrovsky finish him?
Dubrovsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dubrovsky throws a big shot that misses.
Dubrovsky avoids a kick to the body.
Chavez slips a straight right by Dubrovsky.
Chavez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dubrovsky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chavez somewhat.
Chavez defending well as Dubrovsky loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dubrovsky.
Chavez seems to have recovered his senses.
Dubrovsky is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Dubrovsky walks into a jab.
Chavez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dubrovsky if he has to take too many more of those.
Chavez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dubrovsky is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Chavez.
Dubrovsky swings widly with a right hand

and Chavez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chavez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dubrovsky's defenses.

It looks like Alexander Dubrovsky has been cut.

Chavez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dubrovsky uses from the top position.
Chavez pulls Dubrovsky in to control the position.
Chavez has a closed guard, preventing Dubrovsky from standing up.
Chavez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chavez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chavez lands with a punch from half guard.
Chavez wants to take a breather but Dubrovsky is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Dubrovsky taking some punishment here, with Chavez in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chavez in particular looking to stall.

Chavez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dubrovsky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Chavez wants a takedown but no success here.
Dubrovsky has a couple of punches blocked by Chavez.

Chavez manages to pull guard.
Dubrovsky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Dubrovsky is proving a slippery customer.
Dubrovsky looking to pass the guard.
Chavez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chavez controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavez prevents Dubrovsky from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chavez punishing his opponent with strikes.
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 Alexander Dubrovsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Dubrovsky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Dubrovsky misses with a straight right.
Chavez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dubrovsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander Dubrovsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez avoids the body shot from Dubrovsky.
Dubrovsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dubrovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Dubrovsky moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dubrovsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Dubrovsky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Dubrovsky clobbers Chavez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dubrovsky lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavez's head.
Chavez throws a head kick but Dubrovsky moves out of range.
Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Dubrovsky.
Chavez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dubrovsky circles away.
Dubrovsky missing with a left hand there. Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavez is defended easily by Dubrovsky.
Alexander Dubrovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Chavez.
Chavez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chavez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez walks into a jab.
Dubrovsky stuffs the takedown.
Dubrovsky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dubrovsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dubrovsky thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chavez swings for the body but Dubrovsky moves out of range.
Dubrovsky stuns Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chavez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dubrovsky finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavez's head.
Nice jab there from Dubrovsky.
Dubrovsky throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chavez on the side of the head.
Dubrovsky lands a jab to Chavez's midsection.
No joy there for Chavez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dubrovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dubrovsky scores with a decent looking hook.
Chavez lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dubrovsky manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Dubrovsky sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dubrovsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Horrible takedown by Chavez or perhaps it was just good defense by Dubrovsky which made him look bad.
Dubrovsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez shoots in but no luck this time.
Dubrovsky scores with a jab.
Christian Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chavez dives in and scores a takedown into Dubrovsky's guard.
Dubrovsky wants to stand up but Chavez is controlling him.
Chavez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez won't allow Dubrovsky to get back to his feet.

Dubrovsky working for submissions but it's allowed Chavez to get to half guard.
Dubrovsky is looking to improve his position.
Chavez wants to take a breather but Dubrovsky is having none of it.
Dubrovsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chavez on the ground.

Chavez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dubrovsky defends it well.
Chavez trying to control from half guard but Dubrovsky is working away.
Dubrovsky is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to control the action but Dubrovsky is working from the bottom.

Dubrovsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavez.
Dubrovsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Chavez decides to stand and escape the position.
Chavez fails with the takedown.
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 Alexander Dubrovsky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Dubrovsky's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!

Chavez instigates a clinch.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chavez wants a takedown but no success here.
Dubrovsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dubrovsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Dubrovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Chavez.
Chavez has Dubrovsky pressed against the cage, preventing Dubrovsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dubrovsky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dubrovsky is trying to break free.

Chavez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chavez throws a body punch but Dubrovsky moves out of range.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Dubrovsky.
Chavez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dubrovsky's waist but Dubrovsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chavez off to one side.
Chavez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dubrovsky lands a nice looking body shot.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dubrovsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dubrovsky dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dubrovsky scores with a jab.
Dubrovsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. Dubrovsky catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Dubrovsky lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chavez doesn't seem phased though.
Dubrovsky throws a good cross that connects.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Dubrovsky loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Dubrovsky lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chavez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dubrovsky pinned against the cage. Dubrovsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Dubrovsky takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Chavez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dubrovsky sprawls well initially but Chavez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dubrovsky wants to improve his position but Chavez is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez stops Dubrovsky from getting back to his feet.
Chavez wants to stand up but Dubrovsky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dubrovsky wants to get back to full guard.
Chavez working the head and body with strikes.
Dubrovsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dubrovsky tries to get out of the position.

Chavez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dubrovsky is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky is refusing to be controlled, as Chavez sits in half guard.
Dubrovsky is trying to get back to full guard.

Chavez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Christian Chavez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chavez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Chavez stands up and beckons Dubrovsky to join him on the feet.
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dubrovsky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubrovsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dubrovsky takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dubrovsky has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chavez.

Chavez looking to score a takedown here. Dubrovsky is defending well but Chavez drives through and ends up in Dubrovsky's guard.
Dubrovsky trying to strike off his back.
Dubrovsky wants to get back to his feet but Chavez passes into half guard.
Dubrovsky tries to get to full guard but Chavez has control of the leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chavez in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dubrovsky wants to get back to full guard but Chavez has passed into side control.
Dubrovsky tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Christian Chavez.
I think Dubrovsky has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Alexander Dubrovsky!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Alexander Dubrovsky!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Alexander Dubrovsky!

Alexander Dubrovsky wins by unanimous decision!