PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Diego Trevino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Doodle (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.

Trevino
vs
Doodle

185 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Trevino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tai Doodle!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doodle shoots in and gets a takedown into Trevino's guard.

Trevino is looking for a triangle but Doodle pushes his legs off easily.

Trevino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trevino has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doodle has passed into side control.
Doodle scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doodle working away.
Trevino is looking to reverse the position.
Trevino sneaks back into half guard.
Trevino regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doodle wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trevino is on top in guard.

Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Doodle.

Doodle is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Trevino presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Doodle breaks the clinch.

Doodle gets a takedown into half guard.

Trevino actively working from the bottom here.
Doodle wants to stand up but Trevino is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevino moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trevino being controlled here, momentarily.
Doodle wants to pass the guard but Trevino is keeping the position.

Trevino is looking for a triangle but Doodle pushes his legs off easily.
Doodle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trevino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Trevino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doodle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doodle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doodle content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doodle trying to control but Trevino is working from the bottom.
Doodle working some strikes from top position.

Trevino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doodle defends it easily.

Trevino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doodle defends it easily.
Doodle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

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.

Trevino is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Trevino has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doodle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Trevino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Trevino working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doodle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Doodle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doodle wants to control from the top but Trevino keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tai Doodle will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Doodle swinging wildly here.
Doodle tries a head kick but it misses.

Doodle rushes Trevino and presses him up against the cage.

Trevino has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doodle uses from the top position.

Doodle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trevino has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doodle has managed to get both his arms back between Trevino's legs - danger averted.
Doodle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevino is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Doodle 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.

Trevino is looking for a triangle but Doodle pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doodle drops back looking for a leg! Trevino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trevino manages to kick Doodle off! Doodle jumps back into Trevino's guard.

Trevino looking for a guillotine here but Doodle defends easily.
Trevino will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Trevino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Doodle is aware though and is defending well.
Doodle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Trevino has his foot on Doodle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doodle works his way back into a safe position though.
Trevino keeping full guard, as Doodle tries to pass.
Doodle wants to stand but Trevino is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trevino is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Doodle defends well.

Trevino looking for subs off his back but Doodle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Doodle is trying to control. Trevino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trevino wants to get back to his feet.

Trevino kicks Doodle off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doodle wants to clinch up but Trevino keeps it at a distance.

Trevino gets caught flat footed, as Doodle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Doodle controlling from the top position.
Trevino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doodle trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doodle wants to stand but Trevino is controlling his posture from full guard.
Doodle controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trevino had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doodle defends it easily.
Doodle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Trevino looking for a guillotine here but Doodle defends easily.

Trevino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Diego Trevino will probably get the nod.
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!

A kick lands to the mid section there for Doodle.

Oooooh!!! Doodle has knocked Trevino down with a huge combo! Doodle steps away and waves a wobbly Trevino back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Trevino is rocked!

It looks like Diego Trevino has been cut.
Diego Trevino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trevino fails to land the takedown.
Doodle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trevino with a body shot.
Oh Trevino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Doodle dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Trevino has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tai Doodle!