PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Trudeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacques Trudeau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Trudeau
vs
Hunt

190 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
238 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Trudeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Hunt!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt closes the distance but Trudeau moves to the side

and Trudeau counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Trudeau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trudeau throws a big elbow that misses.
Trudeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trudeau throws a big elbow that misses.
Trudeau throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trudeau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Trudeau 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.
Trudeau trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trudeau landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Trudeau is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Trudeau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hunt is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Trudeau, into his guard.
Hunt is looking to stand up but Trudeau won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trudeau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hunt defends it easily.

Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trudeau has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Trudeau's legs - danger averted.

Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trudeau is proving hard to escape from.

Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trudeau working for a triangle but Hunt defends it easily.
Hunt wants to stand but Trudeau has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trudeau working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Trudeau is proving hard to escape from.

Trudeau looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hunt has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trudeau to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hunt is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trudeau pulls down on the head and he's put Hunt to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jacques Trudeau!
During a confident post fight interview, Jacques Trudeau thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.