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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rekon Trusti (ranked 6685 p4p, 610 weight class) and Dan Brunton (ranked 7953 p4p, 648 weight class). Dan Brunton is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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186 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rekon Trusti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brunton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trusti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brunton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brunton shoots for a takedown but Trusti saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trusti misses with the body kick
and Brunton counters by clinching up.
Trusti pulls guard.
Brunton won't allow Trusti to sweep him here.
Brunton passes Trusti's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trusti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brunton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brunton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunton trying to control the position from guard on top but Trusti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trusti trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trusti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brunton passes Trusti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brunton works his way into side control.
Brunton trying to control the action but Trusti is working from the bottom.
Trusti prevents Brunton from improving position.
Brunton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trusti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brunton is trying to get an arm triangle but Trusti is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trusti struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trusti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trusti can't do much from the bottom here.
Brunton wants to control but Trusti is keeping him busy.
Brunton tries to move to mount but Trusti blocks the move with his legs.
Brunton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Trusti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brunton but great work by Trusti.
Trusti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brunton tries to buck Trusti off but Trusti is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunton looks to move to half guard but instead Trusti has passed into mount! Damn!
Trusti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trusti is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brunton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brunton!
Brunton tries to free his leg and advance position but Trusti is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trusti trying to keep a closed guard but Brunton is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Brunton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trusti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brunton is fending him off so far but Trusti persists. Nope, Brunton circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trusti.
Trusti shoots in and drives through. Brunton sprawls well.
Brunton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rekon Trusti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trusti shoots for a takedown but Brunton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brunton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brunton avoids the head kick by Trusti.
Brunton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trusti throws a one two combo.
Rekon Trusti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunton shoots in and drives through. Trusti sprawls well.
Trusti wants to clinch up but Brunton keeps it at a distance.
Brunton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brunton showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brunton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trusti trying to control from the bottom.
Brunton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trusti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Trusti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brunton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brunton's back!
Trusti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunton just trying to survive but Trusti is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brunton tries to roll but Trusti sticks to his back.
Trusti lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Brunton hold on?!
Brunton can't escape the position.
Trusti is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brunton tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rekon Trusti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brunton tries to hold on but Trusti pushes him away.
Trusti lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trusti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brunton is desperately trying to improve his position but Trusti has a good base and remains in mount.
Brunton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brunton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brunton tries to hold on but Trusti postures up.
Trusti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Brunton has worked his arm free - good work by Brunton!
Brunton is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trusti tries for a kimura but Brunton is defending well.
Brunton is looking to reverse the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rekon Trusti dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from Trusti.
Brunton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trusti tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunton swivels and escapes.
Brunton with the counter takedown but Trusti avoids it easily.
Brunton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Trusti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Trusti postures up in Brunton's guard and throws a big left but Brunton blocks it.
Trusti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunton wants to control but Trusti passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brunton wants to control but Trusti is keeping busy.
Trusti trying to pass the guard but Brunton defending well.
Brunton is not content to let Trusti control the position.
Trusti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brunton can do to turn this around?
Brunton looking for submissions off his back.
Trusti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trusti landing strikes from the mount and Brunton is in trouble!
Trusti with shots to the head and body - Brunton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trusti working Brunton over with strikes here.
Brunton wants to hold on but Trusti pushes him away.
Trusti is looking to stand but Brunton has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Trusti tries to control but Brunton wriggling away.
Trusti lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunton is looking to improve his position but Trusti isn't that keen on the idea.
Trusti lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brunton hang on?
Trusti lands a big shot there that rocks Brunton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brunton tries to lock up and control but Trusti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trusti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Brunton is looking to improve his position but Trusti isn't that keen on the idea.
Brunton tries to hold on but Trusti pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trusti trying to control but Brunton is having none of it.
Brunton taking shots to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trusti controlling from the full mount.
Brunton tries to lock up and control but Trusti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rekon Trusti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trusti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rekon Trusti!
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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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