PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Kluivert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Dorokhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kluivert
vs
Dorokhov

182 cm
21
183 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

177 cm
29
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Good knees
Insanely flexible

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Kluivert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Dorokhov!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorokhov throws a lazy right hand but Kluivert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kluivert dives in for a single leg takedown but Dorokhov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kluivert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Dorokhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluivert shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorokhov tries to sprawl out of it but Kluivert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorokhov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluivert tries for a takedown but Dorokhov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Dorokhov.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorokhov as he avoids it easily.
Robin Kluivert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorokhov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kluivert.
Kluivert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorokhov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kluivert doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluivert closes the distance and clinches up with Dorokhov, looking for a takedown. Kluivert pushes Dorokhov against the cage but Dorokhov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Kluivert gets a takedown into half guard.
Kluivert is breathing heavily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Kluivert is looking for submissions but instead, Dorokhov has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorokhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorokhov controlling the position.

Kluivert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kluivert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kluivert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dorokhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kluivert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kluivert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert trying to control but Dorokhov is working from the bottom.
Dorokhov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kluivert is controlling him.
Kluivert trying to control but Dorokhov is working from the bottom.
Kluivert pushing down on Dorokhov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Kluivert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kluivert is working for a kimura but Dorokhov is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control but Dorokhov is keeping him busy.

Kluivert is working for a kimura but Dorokhov is defending it quite comfortably.

Dorokhov is defending against the submission attempts here by Kluivert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorokhov is staying active underneath Kluivert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dorokhov wants to improve his position but Kluivert is controlling well.

Kluivert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dorokhov sees it coming and defends easily.
Kluivert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dorokhov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dorokhov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kluivert is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Kluivert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kluivert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kluivert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorokhov looks to throw the jab but Kluivert is out of range.
Kluivert shoots for a double leg takedown but Dorokhov sprawls well. He's pushed Kluivert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Kluivert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kluivert lands in his opponent's guard.
Dorokhov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kluivert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dorokhov is adopting a defensive guard.
Kluivert tries to free his leg and advance position but Dorokhov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dorokhov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kluivert trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dorokhov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kluivert wants to control from the top but Dorokhov keeps moving.
Dorokhov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sergey Dorokhov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dorokhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kluivert moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Dorokhov. No joy for Kluivert on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robin Kluivert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dorokhov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dorokhov leaves Kluivert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dorokhov catches Kluivert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kluivert throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dorokhov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dorokhov checks the leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorokhov scores with a punch to the head.
Kluivert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sergey Dorokhov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kluivert fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot by Dorokhov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kluivert shoots in and drives through. Dorokhov sprawls well.
Dorokhov misses the jab.
Dorokhov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dorokhov throws a solid leg kick but Kluivert takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dorokhov.
Dorokhov scores with a hook to the body. Kluivert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dorokhov works Kluivert's body with a nice hook.
Kluivert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kluivert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dorokhov.
Dorokhov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Kluivert is rocked!
Dorokhov cracks Kluivert with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kluivert tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dorokhov pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kluivert is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Dorokhov!