PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elio Mohorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by let the bodies hit the floor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mohorovic
vs
Dominguez

182 cm
18
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Attliction

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elio Mohorovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fabian Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mohorovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominguez.
Mohorovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dominguez.
Nice takedown defense from Mohorovic. No joy for Dominguez on that attempt.
Mohorovic throws a right and a left that Dominguez avoids nicely.
Fabian Dominguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dominguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Mohorovic tries to sprawl out of it but Dominguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mohorovic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dominguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt - Mohorovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elio Mohorovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabian Dominguez.
Dominguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mohorovic swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez shoots for a double leg takedown but Mohorovic sprawls well. He's pushed Dominguez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mohorovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dominguez.
Mohorovic misses with the combination.
Dominguez shoots in but Mohorovic avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez misses with a shot to the body
and Mohorovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Dominguez shoots and misses
and Mohorovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dominguez thinking.
Dominguez looks gassed!
Mohorovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mohorovic misses.
Mohorovic moves out of range of the body kick from Dominguez.
Dominguez misses with a takedown attempt

and Mohorovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dominguez's guard.

Mohorovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mohorovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dominguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mohorovic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dominguez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mohorovic has Dominguez in his guard.
Dominguez trying to control but Mohorovic is working from the bottom.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.

Mohorovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mohorovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mohorovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dominguez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.

Mohorovic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mohorovic is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mohorovic is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohorovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Mohorovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohorovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mohorovic wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.

Mohorovic has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dominguez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mohorovic has tightened it up now! Dominguez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elio Mohorovic!