PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Trombone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giuseppe Broadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trombone comes to the cage accompanied by Back in Black by AC/DC. This should be a great matchup!

Trombone
vs
Broadus

168 cm
21
154 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

172 cm
25
153 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Purity Fight Nutrition

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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rusty Trombone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giuseppe Broadus!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trombone.
Trombone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Broadus.
Trombone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Giuseppe Broadus has been cut.
Trombone tries to score a power double leg takedown but Broadus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trombone somewhat.
Broadus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Broadus does no damage.
Trombone misses with a wild combination.
Trombone lands a with a good body shot.
Broadus misses the jab.
Broadus throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Broadus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trombone tries to close the distance and clinch but Broadus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trombone lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Trombone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Broadus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trombone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Broadus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trombone counters with a series of strikes. Broadus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Broadus looks gassed!
Broadus swinging wilding here.
Broadus throws a head kick but Trombone moves out of range.
Trombone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Broadus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Broadus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Broadus throws a leg kick but Trombone sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trombone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Broadus!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trombone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Trombone controlling from the full mount.

Trombone looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Trombone fails to move to back control.
Trombone misses with a head shot.

Trombone is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Broadus has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Broadus!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadus trying to control the position from guard on top but Trombone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trombone has a closed guard, preventing Broadus from standing up.
Broadus preventing the sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Broadus throws a combination that misses

and Trombone counters by clinching up.
Trombone has Broadus pressed against the cage.

Trombone has hold of one of Broadus's legs. Broadus is fighting the takedown attempt but Trombone gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trombone advances to half guard.

Trombone seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Trombone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Broadus's cut.
That's time! Trombone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Broadus misses with a low kick.
Broadus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trombone.
Broadus swinging wilding here.
Broadus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trombone's head backwards.
Broadus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trombone counters with a three punch combo that has Broadus backing up. Broadus nods at Trombone to acknowledge the strikes.
Broadus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trombone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Broadus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trombone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rusty Trombone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Broadus is breathing heavily.
Broadus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trombone moves away.
Trombone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trombone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Broadus is fending him off so far but Trombone persists. Nope, Broadus circles away and we're back to standing.
Broadus misses with a looping right.
Trombone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broadus.
Trombone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Broadus's head backwards.
Broadus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Broadus tries to clinch but Trombone moves away

and Trombone counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadus stops Trombone from passing to mount.
Trombone is looking to take a break and control but Broadus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Trombone scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadus tries to improve position but can't.

Trombone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Broadus has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trombone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trombone working the ground and pound but Broadus is defending the strikes.
Trombone moves into full mount!
Trombone avoids the attempt from Broadus to control.
Trombone throwing strikes here but Broadus is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Broadus tries to hold on but Trombone pushes him away.

Trombone wants to finish this one by submission but Broadus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Trombone.
Broadus is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trombone moves to take his opponent's back.
Trombone is trying to stick to Broadus's back but Broadus is turning into Trombone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trombone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadus.
Trombone wants to sweep but no luck.

Trombone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Broadus defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Trombone has his foot on Broadus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Broadus works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rusty Trombone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Broadus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Broadus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Broadus throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Trombone is looking to clinch but Broadus is avoiding it.
Broadus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Broadus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trombone counters with a left and a right that stings Broadus.
Broadus tries to bum rush Trombone with a series of wild strikes but Trombone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trombone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Broadus slips a jab and a cross from Trombone.
Trombone scores with a shot to the body.
Broadus throws a lazy right hand but Trombone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Trombone misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trombone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Broadus slips a jab and a cross from Trombone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadus misses with a combination
and Trombone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Broadus throws a combination that misses

and Trombone moves into the clinch.
Broadus is looking to break free of the clinch but Trombone has double underhooks.
Broadus working aggressively here.
Broadus working aggressively here.
Broadus is looking to control Trombone's arms but Trombone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Broadus has his back to the cage.
Trombone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Broadus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Trombone.
Trombone is working Broadus over against the cage.

Trombone works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Trombone trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trombone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Broadus's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trombone landing some decent shots from guard.
Broadus pulls Trombone in close to prevent any damage.
Rusty Trombone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trombone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trombone throwing strikes but missing.
Broadus keeping moving, preventing Trombone from controlling successfully.
Trombone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trombone drops back, looking for a kneebar! Broadus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Broadus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Broadus!
Trombone is trying to improve his position.
Trombone manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Trombone wants to sweep but Broadus has passed to side control!
Trombone tries to bench press Broadus off him but Broadus keeps the position.
Giuseppe Broadus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rusty Trombone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Broadus stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Broadus throws a right hand that Trombone ducks under and follows up with a left that Trombone also avoids with ease.
Broadus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rusty Trombone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trombone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusty Trombone!