PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julio Travis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Dorosklov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Travis
vs
Dorosklov

184 cm
21
193 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

176 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Julio Travis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Dorosklov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorosklov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Travis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dorosklov shoots in looking for a takedown. Travis tries to sprawl out of it but Dorosklov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Travis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis tries for a takedown but Dorosklov circles away easily

and Dorosklov counters with a takedown into side control.
Dorosklov tries to advance to mount but Travis denies him.
Dorosklov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dorosklov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dorosklov is looking to take a break and control but Travis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorosklov controls the position from side control.

That's two 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.
Travis isn't going anywhere.
Dorosklov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dorosklov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Travis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Travis is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorosklov working the ground and pound.
Dorosklov wants to stand but Travis has his arm trapped.
Dorosklov working the ground and pound from side control.
Dorosklov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Travis keeps working.
Travis tries to buck Dorosklov off but Dorosklov is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorosklov takes a little break here. Travis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Dorosklov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorosklov with a poor takedown
and Travis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Julio Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Dorosklov.
Travis shoots in looking for a takedown but Dorosklov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Travis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Dorosklov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dorosklov shoots in but Travis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dorosklov darts in looking for a takedown but Travis gets double underhooks and turns Dorosklov into the cage.
A short left from Dorosklov.
Travis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorosklov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Julio Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Dorosklov.

Dorosklov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dorosklov clinches.
Dorosklov dodges an elbow strike from Travis.

Dorosklov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Travis tries to get to full guard but Dorosklov has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorosklov wants to pass the guard but Travis is defending well.
Travis wants to improve his position but Dorosklov is controlling well.
Dorosklov is looking to take a break and control but Travis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dorosklov has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Travis works to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Travis looking for a sweep. Not yet Travis, not yet.
Travis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dorosklov.
Dorosklov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Travis's guard.
Travis gets back to full guard.
Dorosklov wanted to stand there but Travis had control of the position.
Dorosklov controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorosklov passes Travis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dorosklov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Travis wants to control but Dorosklov is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dorosklov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Travis sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dorosklov is looking for a kimura but Travis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorosklov to get the leverage.
Dorosklov misses with a head shot. Travis uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dorosklov trying to control the position from guard on top but Travis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Dorosklov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Travis scores with a nice right hand.
Dorosklov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Travis's waist but Travis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dorosklov off to one side.
Dorosklov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Travis pinned against the cage. Travis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dorosklov fails with a takedown attempt.
Julio Travis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Dorosklov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorosklov tries for a takedown but Travis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oleg Dorosklov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dorosklov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Travis's half guard.
Dorosklov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dorosklov is trying to control. Travis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Dorosklov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Travis is trying to maintain the position but Dorosklov is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorosklov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Travis trying to control but Dorosklov postures up.
Dorosklov is trying to control. Travis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Travis is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorosklov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorosklov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Travis desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Dorosklov clinches up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Travis looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Dorosklov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dorosklov manages to end up in side control.
Travis defending against the ground and pound.
Dorosklov is trying to ground and pound but Travis uses the momentary lack of control by Dorosklov to regain half guard.
Travis is trying to maintain the position but Dorosklov is very close to passing his half guard.
Dorosklov sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleg Dorosklov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dorosklov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Dorosklov!