PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Dubov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dubov
vs
Astakhov

180 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Dubov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dubov with a poor takedown

and Astakhov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dubov won't be happy with that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dubov gets back to half guard.
Astakhov trying to control the action but Dubov is working from the bottom.
Dubov wants to control but Astakhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Astakhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dubov defending well though.
Dubov is looking for a sweep. Astakhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Astakhov stops Dubov from getting back to his feet.
Dubov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Astakhov.
Astakhov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dubov trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Astakhov in particular looking to stall.
Astakhov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Astakhov tries to pass to full mount but Dubov defends it.
Astakhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dubov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dubov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dubov wants to stand and escape but Astakhov is having none of it.
Dubov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Astakhov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dubov trying to keep a closed guard but Astakhov is proving a slippery customer.

Dubov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astakhov trying to control but Dubov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Astakhov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Dubov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Astakhov is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astakhov advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Astakhov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Astakhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Astakhov scoring with punches from side control.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dubov keeps working.
Astakhov lands a nice forearm strike.
Astakhov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dubov is trying to get back to half guard.
Dubov is trying to control Astakhov's posture but Astakhov avoids it.
Astakhov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dubov down.
Astakhov cracks Dubov with a big right hand but Dubov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubov taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astakhov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Astakhov scores with punches from side control.
Astakhov lands a few punches from side control.
Dubov struggling a bit here.
Dubov is looking to reverse the position.
Astakhov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dubov some visible discomfort.
Astakhov trying to control the action but Dubov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astakhov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Astakhov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dubov has his takedown stuffed
and Astakhov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dubov has his takedown stuffed

so Astakhov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Astakhov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dubov being controlled here, momentarily.
Astakhov looking to sit in guard and control but Dubov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Astakhov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Astakhov lands some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Astakhov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Astakhov looking to control.
Astakhov wants to sweep but no luck.
Shamil Astakhov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Astakhov keeping moving, preventing Dubov from controlling successfully.
Astakhov wants to sweep here but Dubov controlling him for the moment.
Dubov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dubov is pushing down on Astakhov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Astakhov is fighting to maintain full guard but Dubov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dubov wants to free his trapped foot but Astakhov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Astakhov is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Astakhov actively working from the bottom here.

Dubov wants to work for an arm triangle but Astakhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dubov is trying to control. Astakhov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dubov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dubov wants to work for an arm triangle but Astakhov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Astakhov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov tries to get to full guard but Dubov has control of the leg.
Dubov is keen to just control but Astakhov is a slippery customer.
Astakhov gets full guard.
Astakhov keeping full guard, as Dubov tries to pass.
Astakhov tries to strike from the bottom.
Dubov stopping the sweep attempt from Astakhov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Astakhov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dubov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astakhov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Astakhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dubov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Astakhov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dubov has managed to get both his arms back between Astakhov's legs - danger averted.

Astakhov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dubov passes into half guard.
Astakhov is looking for a sweep. Dubov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dubov maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Astakhov could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dubov has cracked it and Astakhov is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dubov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Dubov!