PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alka Mangrove (ranked 1349 p4p, 174 weight class) and Dominic Trujillo (ranked 1121 p4p, 151 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mangrove
vs
Trujillo

173 cm
36
170 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

175 cm
31
174 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Sportivité

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 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alka Mangrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominic Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mangrove misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Trujillo throws a shot to the body.
Mangrove steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Trujillo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trujillo connects with a looping right hand.
Trujillo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mangrove tried to score with a low kick but Trujillo checks it.
Trujillo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Mangrove pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mangrove keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mangrove throwing a counter right hand but Trujillo manages to avoid it.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mangrove is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Mangrove moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo wants to land a leg kick but Mangrove is out of range.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Mangrove.
Trujillo throws out a loose jab but Mangrove uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Mangrove attempts a counter takedown but Trujillo avoids it well and moves away.
Mangrove avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Mangrove drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trujillo sprawls and moves away.
Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Trujillo throws the left hand but Mangrove avoids the punch easily.
Trujillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Trujillo sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trujillo moves away.
Mangrove throws a push kick but Trujillo slaps the foot to one side.
Mangrove throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trujillo at a distance.
Trujillo jabs Mangrove to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mangrove on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trujillo lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mangrove checks a leg kick.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove drops his hands momentarily and Trujillo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mangrove throws out a powerful jab.
Trujillo misses with a body shot

and Mangrove decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trujillo's guard.
Mangrove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trujillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mangrove is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Mangrove's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Trujillo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mangrove is aware though and is defending well.
Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mangrove won't allow Trujillo to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove advances to half guard.

Mangrove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trujillo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trujillo trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mangrove stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mangrove trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trujillo controlling Mangrove's posture.
Mangrove trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trujillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mangrove trying to move into half guard but instead Trujillo has managed to sweep!

Mangrove working for a triangle but Trujillo defends it easily.
Mangrove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.
Mangrove lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mangrove stopping the sweep attempt from Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Trujillo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Trujillo lands a nice shot to the body.
Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mangrove.
Mangrove paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mangrove throws the kick towards the body but Trujillo avoids it.
Trujillo cracks Mangrove with a good jab.
Trujillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mangrove moves away from the strike by Trujillo.
Mangrove dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mangrove takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mangrove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Mangrove acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mangrove shoots for a double leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls well. He's pushed Mangrove's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mangrove.

Trujillo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mangrove's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trujillo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Trujillo cracks Mangrove with a solid left hand.
Mangrove keeping moving, preventing Trujillo from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Mangrove working for submissions but it's allowed Trujillo to get to half guard.
Mangrove is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trujillo working the head and body with strikes.
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mangrove trying to control from the bottom.
Trujillo trying to control the action but Mangrove is working from the bottom.
Trujillo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mangrove makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mangrove.

Trujillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mangrove has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trujillo has managed to get both his arms back between Mangrove's legs - danger averted.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Mangrove keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mangrove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trujillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trujillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mangrove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mangrove looking for subs off his back but Trujillo has passed one foot through into half guard.
Trujillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mangrove trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mangrove is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
Trujillo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mangrove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trujillo is working away from the top position though.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mangrove tries to get to full guard but Trujillo has control of the leg.

Trujillo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mangrove has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trujillo working Mangrove over with strikes.
Mangrove wants to control but Trujillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Trujillo wants to take a breather but Mangrove is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mangrove tries to roll over but Trujillo keeps him under control.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mangrove is looking to improve his position.
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mangrove looking for submissions off his back.
Mangrove is trying to maintain the position but Trujillo is very close to passing his half guard.
Trujillo working over Mangrove with some ground and pound. Mangrove looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mangrove is looking to escape.
Trujillo winds up and cracks Mangrove with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Trujillo lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mangrove fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trujillo checks it well.
Mangrove has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Mangrove.
Mangrove with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trujillo thuds his right hand into Mangrove's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Mangrove.
Mangrove scores with a nice right hand.
Trujillo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mangrove. That one must have hurt.
Trujillo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mangrove's head.
Mangrove sizes up Trujillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Good exchange - Mangrove coming out on top.
Mangrove uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.
Mangrove keeps Trujillo at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Trujillo is predictable there

and Mangrove counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trujillo controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mangrove is looking for a kimura here.
Mangrove trying to control the action but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Trujillo tries to roll over but Mangrove keeps him under control.

Mangrove is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trujillo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mangrove prevents Trujillo from improving his position.
Alka Mangrove has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trujillo keeps trying to improve his position.
Mangrove is pressing down on Trujillo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trujillo is holding on for now.

Mangrove is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trujillo has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mangrove is looking for a kimura here.

Mangrove is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trujillo trying to hold on to Mangrove's head to control him but Mangrove postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mangrove is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mangrove looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mangrove in particular looking to stall.
Trujillo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mangrove seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trujillo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mangrove uses his free foot to push down on Trujillo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trujillo.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mangrove wants to control the pace but Trujillo is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo regains half guard.
Trujillo wants to control but Mangrove is keeping busy.
Trujillo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mangrove wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is keeping the position.
Mangrove trying to control but Trujillo is working from the bottom.
Mangrove is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
An out of breath Dominic Trujillo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.