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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Trujillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantin Toussaint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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162 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rex Trujillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Constantin Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toussaint tries to keep at a distance but Trujillo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trujillo is trying to break free.
Trujillo has Toussaint pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trujillo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Toussaint tumbling to the mat - Trujillo dives into Toussaint's guard.
Toussaint being controlled here, momentarily.
Toussaint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toussaint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint working for a triangle but Trujillo defends it easily.
Trujillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rex Trujillo.
Trujillo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Toussaint, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toussaint.
Toussaint scores with a shoulder strike.
Trujillo manages to pull guard.
Trujillo has his foot on Toussaint's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toussaint works his way back into a safe position though.
Trujillo controlling the position.
Trujillo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Toussaint wanted to stand there but Trujillo had control of the position.
Toussaint throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Toussaint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trujillo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Toussaint has Trujillo in his guard.
Toussaint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trujillo throwing strikes from guard but Toussaint blocks nicely.
Trujillo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo postures up and lands a big shot to Toussaint's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rex Trujillo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Toussaint blocks a head kick by Trujillo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Trujillo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Toussaint there.
Trujillo doesn't manage to clinch there - Toussaint circles away.
Toussaint throws a nice looking combination but Trujillo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toussaint. Trujillo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toussaint swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trujillo counters with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo avoids a kick to the body.
Toussaint misses with a series of wild punches.
Trujillo is looking to clinch.
Trujillo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rex Trujillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trujillo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint looking for submissions off his back.
Trujillo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trujillo thows a huge punch but Toussaint dodges it nicely.
Toussaint taking some punishment here, with Trujillo in his half guard.
Trujillo controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Trujillo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Trujillo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Trujillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Trujillo seems content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rex Trujillo just wasn't active enough.
Trujillo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo distracts Toussaint with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Trujillo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toussaint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trujillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Toussaint is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trujillo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Trujillo dominated that second round.
That's time! Trujillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Trujillo looking to score a takedown here. Toussaint is defending well but Trujillo drives through and ends up in Toussaint's guard.
Trujillo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trujillo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Toussaint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trujillo has managed to get both his arms back between Toussaint's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trujillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toussaint escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trujillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trujillo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trujillo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toussaint for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rex Trujillo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trujillo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trujillo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Toussaint tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Trujillo is in Toussaint's guard.
Toussaint working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trujillo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trujillo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trujillo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trujillo defends well.
Toussaint takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trujillo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Trujillo throwing strikes from guard but Toussaint blocks nicely.
Trujillo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rex Trujillo just wasn't active enough.
Toussaint looks to land a left hand but Trujillo moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo shoots for a takedown but Toussaint saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trujillo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Trujillo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Trujillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trujillo moves into range and clinches up with Toussaint.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo is looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trujillo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rex Trujillo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Trujillo 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Trujillo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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