PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Trigger (ranked 192 p4p, 32 weight class) and Krsto Vujić (ranked 634 p4p, 94 weight class). Trigger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bang Bang by Monophonics. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trigger
vs
Vujić

190 cm
25
220 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

187 cm
24
206 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Trigger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Krsto Vujić!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vujić steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trigger.
It seemed like Vujić was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trigger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vujić swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slapping leg kick lands for Trigger.
Trigger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Trigger throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson Trigger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujić takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trigger throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trigger.
Trigger misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vujić counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jackson Trigger has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić blocks a head kick by Trigger.
Vujić takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Trigger misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trigger counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Krsto Vujić has been cut.
Trigger throws a good cross that connects.
Trigger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Trigger moves into range and clinches up with Vujić.

Vujić turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vujić manages to end up in side control.
Vujić tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Trigger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vujić throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Vujić sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Trigger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trigger gets back to half guard.
Trigger taking some punishment here, with Vujić in his half guard.
Vujić missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger is pressing down on Vujić's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vujić accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vujić cracks Trigger with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vujić postures up in Trigger's guard and throws a big left but Trigger blocks it.
Vujić working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Trigger's head.
Trigger has control of Vujić's left arm, preventing Vujić from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić with a nice head shot there.
Vujić trying to control the position from guard on top but Trigger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vujić is stalling in the full guard.
Vujić trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Trigger moves into range and clinches up with Vujić.
Trigger blocks a body shot from Vujić.
Vujić tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Vujić blocks it.
Vujić blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Vujić.
Vujić has a couple of punches blocked by Trigger.
Trigger lands a body shot in the clinch.
Trigger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trigger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Trigger - that landed with a thud.
Trigger connects with a knee to the head.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trigger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Vujić throws a combination that misses
and Trigger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trigger dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
Vujić throws a nice looking combination but Trigger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vujić blocks a jab.
Vujić lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trigger lands a right hook to the body.
Trigger punishes Vujić's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trigger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vujić.
Trigger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krsto Vujić is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trigger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigger lands a head shot.
Trigger sizes up Vujić with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trigger stuns Vujić with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson Trigger is winning the standup battle so far.
Vujić tests Trigger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trigger. Vujić does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vujić unleashes a big counter combination but Trigger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson Trigger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trigger stuns Vujić with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger.

Vujić moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Trigger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vujić can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić goes for a takedown attempt but Trigger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trigger lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trigger misses with a body shot.
Vujić blocks a jab.
Vujić tries to counter with a clinch but Trigger shakes him off and moves away.
Vujić misses with a series of wild punches.
Trigger scores with a hook to the body. Vujić takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger misses with a straight left.
Trigger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Trigger.
Trigger catches Vujić with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Trigger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vujić takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trigger throws a jab when Vujić was well out of range.
Trigger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Trigger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vujić shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Trigger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vujić misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trigger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trigger lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vujić tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vujić goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vujić managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Vujić blocks it.
Trigger has a couple of punches blocked by Vujić.
Vujić takes a shot to the head.

That has opened up Krsto Vujić's cut even more.
Trigger swings wildly with an uppercut but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Trigger throws a head kick but Vujić moves out of range.
Trigger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vujić takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Trigger.
Trigger fails to land with a series of punches.
Trigger throws a big shot that misses.
Trigger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić blocks a leg kick.
Vujić takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trigger throws a hook to the side of Vujić's head but Vujić sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trigger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Vujić. Those never looked like landing.
Trigger dodges the punch combination from Vujić.
Vujić misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger.
Trigger lands with an overhand left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trigger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vujić has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vujić and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trigger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vujić looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vujić checks a leg kick.
Trigger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vujić momentarily.
Vujić has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Trigger finds it's way round the side to connect with Vujić's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger throws out a loose jab but Vujić uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić throws out a counter right but Trigger avoids it with no problem.
Trigger scores with a nice right hand.
Vujić misses with a few strikes there.
Vujić avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vujić steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trigger.
Trigger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Vujić's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trigger dodges the punch combination from Vujić.

Trigger closes the distance and pushes Vujić back into the cage.
Vujić misses with a punch to the body.
Trigger misses with a knee strike.
Vujić misses with a hook to the ribs.

Vujić breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vujić takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Vujić keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trigger scores with a jab. Vujić acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

The cut above Krsto Vujić's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vujić moves forwards but Trigger connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trigger cracks Vujić with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trigger scores with a body shot.
Trigger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!

Trigger clinches up against the cage.
Vujić goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Vujić.
Vujić swings wildly with an uppercut but Trigger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vujić lands with a right to the head.
Vujić working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Trigger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trigger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trigger scores with a decent looking hook.
Vujić avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vujić on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vujić lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Trigger throws a body shot but no joy.
Vujić throws out a counter right but Trigger avoids it with no problem.
Vujić takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trigger throws out the jab.
Trigger scores with a jab to the body.
Vujić swats away the attempt to clinch by Trigger.
Trigger sets himself, and Vujić steps forward looking for the clinch! Trigger avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić swinging wildly here.
Vujić misses with a two punch combination.
Trigger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujić.
A little feinted left hand from Trigger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Trigger with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Vujić 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujić uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trigger.
Vujić with the counter takedown but Trigger avoids it easily.
Trigger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vujić was well out of range. Poor timing from Trigger.
Trigger takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Vujić on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vujić misses with a two punch combination.
Trigger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vujić.
Trigger lands with an uppercut that bounces Vujić off the cage and back into range.
Vujić's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trigger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vujić scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trigger moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vujić lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trigger backwards.
Trigger misses with the head strike.
Trigger has Vujić pressed against the cage, preventing Vujić from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vujić managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
Vujić tries to work over Trigger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vujić blocks a body shot from Trigger.
A head punch on the inside from Trigger fails to land.
Trigger lands an uppercut.
Vujić wants to break free but Trigger has control.
Trigger blocks a body shot from Vujić.
Trigger throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vujić.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Trigger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vujić's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vujić tries to work over Trigger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vujić misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vujić lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trigger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vujić managing to block the knees to the body from Trigger.
Trigger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Vujić turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vujić manages to end up in side control.
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!
Vujić trying to control the action but Trigger is working from the bottom.
Vujić is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Vujić looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trigger is avoiding damage well.
Vujić throws an elbow but Trigger slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Trigger had his way with Krsto Vujić in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Trigger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Vujić moves into the clinch.
Trigger tries to land a knee to the head but Vujić blocks with his arms.
Trigger lands with a short shot to the head.
Trigger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger can't find room to land a body shot as Vujić controls the action.
Vujić blocking some punches.
Trigger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trigger with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujić tries to throw a body punch but Trigger avoids it by throwing Vujić back against the cage.
Vujić misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vujić avoiding damage as Trigger throws knees to the body.
Vujić throws a punch but it's blocked by Trigger.
Trigger tries a knee to the head but Vujić blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujić tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Trigger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vujić or not.
Vujić tries a body shot but Trigger blocks it.
Vujić on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Trigger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trigger.
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Trigger misses with the head strike.
Trigger lands a knee to the head.
Vujić struggles to land a body shot inside as Trigger controls his hands.
Trigger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vujić creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vujić lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trigger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krsto Vujić has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Trigger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Trigger on the inside.
Vujić can't find room to land a body shot as Trigger controls the action.
A short uppercut from Trigger.
Trigger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vujić is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trigger throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Trigger misses with a body punch.
Vujić misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vujić tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trigger struggles to land a body shot inside as Vujić controls his hands.
Vujić has a couple of punches blocked by Trigger.
Vujić changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trigger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Trigger scores with a hook to the body. Vujić takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Vujić. That snapped Trigger's head back.
Good leg kick by Trigger.
Trigger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vujić's head.
Jackson Trigger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Krsto Vujić's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vujić takes one to the side of the head.
Trigger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vujić has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trigger lands a really nice looking cross but Vujić seems unphased.
Vujić takes one on the button.
Trigger is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujić staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Vujić on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trigger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Trigger.
Trigger was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vujić might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Trigger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trigger takes a swing at Vujić's ribcage but misses.
Trigger slips under a jab.
Trigger lands a head shot.
Trigger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vujić is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vujić takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Trigger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trigger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Trigger!
Jackson Trigger retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jackson Trigger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.