PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Askren (ranked 1495 p4p, 1607 weight class) and Dominic Trujillo (ranked 217 p4p, 230 weight class). Dominic Trujillo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Askren
vs
Trujillo

175 cm
33
180
15 - 5 - 2

175 cm
41
174
29 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Trujillo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trujillo.
Trujillo throws a hook to the side of Askren's head but Askren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Askren tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trujillo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trujillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Askren tries to counter with a takedown but Trujillo is quick to defend against it.
Askren throws a body punch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Trujillo throws a hook but Askren avoids it easily.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Askren.
A little jabbing left from Trujillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Trujillo moved out of range.
Trujillo tries a quick counter leg kick but Askren is wise to it.
Trujillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Trujillo moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo jabs at Askren's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Trujillo misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren misses with a few strikes there.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Askren is just out of range.
Askren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Askren dives in for a single leg takedown but Trujillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trujillo.
Askren blocking some punches.
Askren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Trujillo backwards.
Askren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trujillo blocks an uppercut.
Askren has Trujillo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trujillo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Askren lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Askren fails to land.
Trujillo misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Trujillo is trying to force a seperation but Askren has the dominant position.
Trujillo lands a body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trujillo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo wants to take the fight to the mat but Askren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Askren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trujillo loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Askren feinted with a counter takedown.
Trujillo swings for the body but Askren moves out of range.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren jabs at Trujillo's body.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Trujillo misses with a low kick.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Askren should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Askren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Askren enables Trujillo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Askren manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Askren wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Askren wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo wants to control from the top but Askren keeps moving.
Trujillo preventing the sweep.

Askren is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trujillo is aware though and is defending well.
Askren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
Trujillo thows a leg kick but Askren checks it

and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Trujillo didn't expect that.
Trujillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo looking for a sweep. Not yet Trujillo, not yet.
Askren content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Askren looking to sit in guard and control but Trujillo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Askren wants to sweep here but Trujillo controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Askren misses with a kick to the body
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Trujillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askren.
Trujillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Askren.
Trujillo connects with a jab.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askren throws a push kick but Trujillo slaps the foot to one side.

Askren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Askren showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is looking to take a break and control but Trujillo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trujillo is looking to control Askren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trujillo avoid being mounted?
Askren wants to pass to mount but Trujillo is defending the position.
Askren wants to control but Trujillo is keeping him busy.
Trujillo manages to get to full guard.
Trujillo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trujillo is pushing down on Askren's leg trying to pass to half guard. Askren is fighting to maintain full guard but Trujillo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Trujillo is thwarting Askren's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren is staying active underneath Trujillo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trujillo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Askren tries to roll over but Trujillo keeps him under control.
Askren has his hands clasped together around Trujillo's back. He's all about the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Askren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters circling - Trujillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Askren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trujillo lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren moves out of range of the strikes.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Askren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Askren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trujillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trujillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Trujillo takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Trujillo misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big left from Trujillo misses.
Askren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trujillo misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dominic Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Askren connects with a solid leg kick.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Askren moved out of range nicely.
Askren throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trujillo. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Askren attempts a counter takedown but Trujillo avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Askren.
Trujillo takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Trujillo misses its intended target.
Askren just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Trujillo looking to score a takedown here. Askren is defending well but Trujillo drives through and ends up in Askren's guard.

Askren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trujillo defends well.
Trujillo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trujillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Askren is retaining full guard.

Trujillo is posturing up here but Askren has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Trujillo tries to roll out but it's too tight and Trujillo has to tap! Slick submission there by Askren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Askren!
An out of breath Matt Askren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.