PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trujillo (ranked 3138 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Reed Friedman (ranked 0 p4p, 444 weight class). Alex Trujillo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Trujillo
vs
Friedman

185 cm
25
180
2 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reed Friedman!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedman misses with a double jab.
Trujillo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Friedman wants to clinch
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trujillo is trying to break the clinch but Friedman is controlling him.
Trujillo wants to get back to striking at distance but Friedman won't allow it.
Trujillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Trujillo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Friedman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friedman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Friedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trujillo counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman throws a lazy head kick
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Trujillo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.

Friedman clinches with his opponent.
Trujillo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Friedman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Trujillo is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Friedman breaks from the clinch.
Friedman swings widly with a right hand
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Friedman.
Trujillo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Friedman wants to clinch
and Trujillo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Friedman looks to clinch
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Friedman throws a sloppy head kick
and Trujillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedman closes the distance but Trujillo moves to the side
and Trujillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Friedman clinches up with Trujillo and pushes him back against the cage.
Trujillo wants to get back to striking at distance but Friedman won't allow it.
Trujillo is trying to break the clinch but Friedman has him pressed against the cage.
Friedman jumps guard but Trujillo stands there with Friedman around his waist. Friedman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Friedman is trying to break the clinch but Trujillo is controlling him.
Trujillo wants to get back to striking at distance but Friedman won't allow it.
Friedman tries to score a body lock takedown but Trujillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Friedman wants the takedown. Trujillo is fighting it off but Friedman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Trujillo's guard against the cage.

Trujillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Friedman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Friedman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Friedman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trujillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Friedman wants to pass the guard but Trujillo is keeping the position.
Friedman passes Trujillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Friedman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Trujillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Trujillo is trying to maintain the position but Friedman is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Trujillo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Friedman misses with a takedown attempt
and Trujillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trujillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Friedman can do to turn this around?
Friedman has his takedown stuffed
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friedman throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Trujillo to counter with a crisp jab.
Trujillo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Friedman.
Trujillo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Alex Trujillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reed Friedman.
Friedman misses with a takedown
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trujillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Trujillo counter with a right hand.

Friedman is rocked!
Friedman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trujillo counters with a big left hand that crumples Friedman! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Trujillo!