PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Jimenez (ranked 1980 p4p, 1853 weight class) and Danny Trejo (ranked 282 p4p, 268 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.

Jimenez
vs
Trejo

178 cm
22
185
5 - 4 - 0

181 cm
23
189
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Conquer

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Jimenez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Trejo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimenez misses with a series of wild punches.
Jimenez swings for the body but Trejo moves out of range.
Jimenez moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrejo.
Sloppy strikes from Trejo. Those never looked like landing.
Jimenez throws a big counter combination but Trejo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jimenez lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Trejo.
Trejo shapes to counter with a head kick.
Trejo moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Trejo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jimenez looks for the body kick but Trejo saw that one coming.
Trejo lands a glancing blow to the side of Jimenez's head.
Nice defenses there by Jimenez.
Jimenez lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Roberto Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Trejo moves out of range.
Jimenez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trejo.
Jimenez blocks the body kick.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trejo manages to avoid it.
Trejo throws out a counter right but Jimenez avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Trejo.
Jimenez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trejo counters with a stiff right hand.
Trejo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trejo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trejo scoring well with a low kick there.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a takedown but Trejo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimenez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trejo flicks out a counter leg kick but Jimenez steps away.
Trejo lands the left hand.
Trejo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jimenez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimenez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trejo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jimenez somewhat.
Jimenez missing with a left hand there. Trejo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jimenez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trejo but Trejo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roberto Jimenez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trejo manages to avoid it.
Jimenez takes a swing at Trejo's ribcage but misses.
Trejo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jimenez ducks under a wild hook from Trejo.
Trejo lands a nice looking body shot.
Trejo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimenez with a poor takedown
and Trejo counters with a right hand to the body.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Trejo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimenez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trejo throws out the jab.
Jimenez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trejo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Trejo cracks Jimenez with a good jab.
Trejo blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trejo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jimenez checks it well.
Trejo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jimenez manages to avoid it.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Jimenez scores with a shot to the body.
Jimenez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimenez dives in for a single leg takedown but Trejo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Trejo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trejo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Trejo avoids a wild elbow strike from Jimenez.
Trejo blocking some punches.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trejo to keep the fight standing.
Trejo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.
Trejo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jimenez backwards.

Jimenez is rocked!
Trejo lands a big right hand that drops Jimenez! The killer instinct kicks in and Trejo finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Trejo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Trejo!
A very excited looking Danny Trejo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.