PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Dorokhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Trejo (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.

Dorokhov
vs
Trejo

177 cm
36
190 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

168 cm
28
200 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Dorokhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorokhov throws a shot to the body.

Dorokhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trejo is working for takedown but Dorokhov is calmly controlling the position for now.
I was talking to Dorokhov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dorokhov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dorokhov stalling in the clinch.
Dorokhov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Trejo pulls Dorokhov into guard.
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.
Dorokhov tries to stand but Trejo is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trejo holds on and takes a little breather.
Dorokhov is looking to stand up but Trejo won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorokhov won't allow Trejo to sweep him here.
Trejo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Dorokhov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trejo has a closed guard, preventing Dorokhov from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trejo looking to control.

Trejo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Trejo is looking for a triangle but Dorokhov pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trejo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dorokhov wanted to stand there but Trejo had control of the position.

Trejo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trejo trying to strike off his back.
Dorokhov wants to get up but he can't break Trejo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trejo looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Trejo has his feet on Dorokhov's thighs here. He's pushed Dorokhov off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Dorokhov screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Trejo!
Danny Trejo thanked the fans post fight for their support.