PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wlder Gorum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trenchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Gorum
vs
Trenchard

174 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wlder Gorum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Trenchard!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gorum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Trenchard!

Gorum has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Trenchard has managed to clinch.
Trenchard crunches a lovely knee into Gorum's ribcage.

Trenchard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trenchard circles away from the clinch attempt.

Trenchard has closed the distance and engaged Gorum in a clinch.

Gorum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Trenchard regains guard immediately.

Trenchard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorum pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Trenchard moves into the clinch successfully.
Gorum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trenchard to keep the fight standing.
Gorum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trenchard to keep the fight standing.
Gorum gets underhooks to prevent Trenchard's takedown attempt.
Trenchard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gorum tries to pull guard but Trenchard won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wlder Gorum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trenchard is looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorum working hard to break the clinch.
Gorum tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trenchard avoids it.
Gorum tries to pull guard but Trenchard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Trenchard manages to break the clinch.

Trenchard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trenchard lands a good knee to the midsection. Gorum won't want to take too many of those.

Trenchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jon Trenchard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trenchard as he jumps to the side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trenchard wants a takedown but no success here.
Gorum takes an elbow to the temple.
Gorum tries to break the clinch but Trenchard is controlling the position.
Gorum is trying to maintain a safe position but Trenchard gets an underhook and turns Gorum into the cage.
Trenchard landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard wants a takedown but no success here.
Trenchard wants a takedown but no success here.

Trenchard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trenchard throws a series of punches but Gorum avoids them all with ease.
Gorum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Trenchard misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trenchard has managed to clinch.

Trenchard manages to break the clinch.

Trenchard clinches.
Gorum looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gorum taking a breather.
Gorum trying to control the position but instead, Trenchard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gorum into the cage.
Gorum wants to break free but Trenchard has control.

Trenchard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gorum is trying to keep an underhook but Trenchard manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gorum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gorum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trenchard defends it easily.
Gorum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gorum controlling the position.
Trenchard throws a big elbow that misses.
Gorum is trying to keep Trenchard in close.

Trenchard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gorum dives on top into guard.

Trenchard is looking for a triangle but Gorum pushes his legs off easily.
Trenchard working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorum working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Trenchard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gorum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gorum trying to control the position from guard on top but Trenchard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trenchard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Trenchard is working for a submission of some sort.

Trenchard looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Trenchard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Trenchard stuffs the takedown attempt from Gorum. Gorum gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick from Trenchard lands but Gorum takes it in his stride.

It looks like Wlder Gorum has been cut.
Gorum tries to close the distance and clinch but Trenchard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Trenchard instigates a clinch.
Trenchard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jon Trenchard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Trenchard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trenchard shoots in for a takedown but Gorum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Trenchard has managed to clinch.
Gorum is trying to break the clinch but Trenchard has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trenchard to keep the fight standing.

Trenchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gorum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trenchard sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Trenchard instigates a clinch.

Trenchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trenchard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gorum eats them both and turns towards Trenchard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Trenchard, right into the meat.

Trenchard clinches.

Trenchard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorum slips a jab and a cross from Trenchard.
Gorum throws a head kick but Trenchard moves out of range.

Trenchard has closed the distance and engaged Gorum in a clinch.
Trenchard managing to block the knees to the body from Gorum.
Trenchard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Trenchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Gorum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gorum fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wlder Gorum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorum shoots in looking for a takedown but Trenchard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trenchard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trenchard throws a head kick that half lands.
Trenchard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Trenchard clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Trenchard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Gorum tries to keep at a distance but Trenchard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trenchard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gorum in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Trenchard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gorum tries to pull guard but Trenchard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Trenchard looking for a takedown.
Trenchard lands an elbow inside that Gorum shrugs off.
Gorum wants a takedown.
Gorum is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Trenchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trenchard fails to land the takedown.

Trenchard forces Gorum back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard is looking for a takedown.
Trenchard lands a damaging elbow.
Gorum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trenchard has him pressed against the cage.

Gorum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Trenchard scores with a four punch combination!
Gorum is looking to clinch.
Jon Trenchard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gorum shoots in looking for a takedown but Trenchard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gorum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gorum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trenchard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trenchard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gorum defends it well.
Gorum looks to score with a jab to the body but Trenchard is just out of range.
Gorum darts in looking for a takedown but Trenchard gets double underhooks and turns Gorum into the cage.

Trenchard rushes Gorum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trenchard has Gorum pressed against the cage.
Gorum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trenchard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard goes for a takedown attempt but Gorum pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trenchard lands a head kick. Gorum smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Trenchard tries to bum rush Gorum with a series of wild strikes but Gorum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trenchard throws a sloppy head kick and Gorum moves out of range easily.
Trenchard leaves Gorum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trenchard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gorum shoots in but Trenchard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trenchard leaves Gorum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Trenchard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wlder Gorum's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Trenchard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorum, pushing him back against the cage.

Trenchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Trenchard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trenchard missing with knees to the body.

Trenchard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gorum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trenchard is fending him off so far but Gorum persists. Nope, Trenchard circles away and we're back to standing.
Trenchard shoots in for a takedown but Gorum shows good takedown defense.
Gorum avoids the head kick by Trenchard.

Trenchard has managed to clinch.
Gorum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trenchard manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Trenchard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gorum regains guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorum wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Trenchard.

Trenchard manages to break the clinch.
Gorum avoids the head kick by Trenchard.

Trenchard closes the distance and clinches.

Trenchard manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Trenchard as Gorum shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wlder Gorum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Trenchard with that takedown attempt.
Gorum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trenchard but Trenchard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gorum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trenchard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gorum tries to keep at a distance but Trenchard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gorum tries to pull guard but Trenchard holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorum drops back down to his feet.

Trenchard breaks the clinch.

Trenchard moves into the clinch.

Trenchard has picked Gorum up - he's going for a ride! Trenchard dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trenchard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorum's head.
Trenchard misses with a head shot. Gorum uses the momentum to regain guard.
Trenchard passes into half guard.

Trenchard is trying to work for a kimura but Gorum is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trenchard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trenchard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gorum throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gorum wants to control but Trenchard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gorum blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trenchard.
Gorum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gorum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gorum working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trenchard.
Jon Trenchard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trenchard lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trenchard throwing strikes but missing.

Trenchard stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Trenchard moves into the clinch.
Gorum tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trenchard smiles and moves away.
A combination from Trenchard does no damage.

Trenchard clinches.
Trenchard working Gorum over with knees to the body.
Trenchard cracks Gorum with a nice body shot.
Trenchard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gorum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gorum looking to slow down the pace here.

Trenchard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Trenchard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trenchard 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Trenchard!