PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Dredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dredd kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Am The Law!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dredd
vs
Trinckelton

188 cm
23
214 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

190 cm
30
213 lbs
22 - 15 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Dredd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton moves out of range as Dredd throws a body kick.
Trinckelton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dredd's sensitive parts.
Dredd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Trinckelton feints and as Dredd raises his hands in defense, Trinckelton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trinckelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dredd's head.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dredd has momentary wrist control but Trinckelton slips an elbow through the middle.
Trinckelton trying to control but Dredd is working from the bottom.
Dredd pulls Trinckelton in close to his closed guard and prevents Trinckelton from doing any damage or advancing position.
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!
Trinckelton looking to sit in guard and control but Dredd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dredd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd trying to control the position from guard on top but Trinckelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dredd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trinckelton looking for a sweep. Not yet Trinckelton, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Jackson Dredd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dredd looks to land a right hand but Trinckelton moved out of range.
Trinckelton throws a series of punches but Dredd moves out of range.
Trinckelton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trinckelton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dredd's waist but Dredd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trinckelton off to one side.
Trinckelton throws a right and a left that Dredd avoids nicely.
Trinckelton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Trinckelton closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Dredd on the inside.
Dredd scores with a shoulder strike.
Trinckelton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dredd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dredd lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trinckelton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dredd has him pressed against the cage.
Dredd is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dredd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trinckelton's efforts to push away.
Dredd slowing the pace effectively.
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Dredd slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dredd avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Trinckelton.
Dredd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trinckelton wants a takedown but no success here.
Dredd lands an uppercut.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Dredd.
Dredd throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dredd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trinckelton's elbow.
The referee calls for Dredd to work.
Trinckelton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dredd fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Dredd will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Trinckelton throws a jab but it's blocked by Dredd.
Trinckelton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dredd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trinckelton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trinckelton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trinckelton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trinckelton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Trinckelton misses with a looping right.
Trinckelton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dredd counters with a good low kick that Trinckelton was not able to check.
Tony Trinckelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trinckelton lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dredd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dredd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dredd. Dredd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dredd has his takedown stuffed
enabling Trinckelton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dredd throws a low kick but Trinckelton moves out of range easily.
Dredd throws a sloppy head kick and Trinckelton moves out of range easily.

Trinckelton takes the fight into the clinch.
Trinckelton can't get the takedown.
Dredd has a couple of punches blocked by Trinckelton.
Dredd lands a hook that snaps the head of Trinckelton backwards.
Dredd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dredd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dredd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dredd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dredd lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trinckelton backwards.
Dredd is pushing Trinckelton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dredd wants to stall.
Dredd working aggressively here.
Trinckelton is looking for a takedown.
Jackson Dredd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Trinckelton.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dredd is stalling here.
Dredd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trinckelton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dredd fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Trinckelton clinches up with Dredd and pushes him back against the cage.
Dredd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dredd's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dredd lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dredd digs a right hand into Trinckelton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Trinckelton's gas tank.
Trinckelton prevents a body shot from Dredd.
Trinckelton is trying to drag Dredd to the mat but Dredd just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dredd struggles to land a body shot inside as Trinckelton controls his hands.
Dredd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trinckelton backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trinckelton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dredd gets through Trinckelton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dredd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dredd slows down the pace here.
Trinckelton tries for a takedown but Dredd manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Dredd dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dredd throws a low kick, looking for Trinckelton's leg but Trinckelton calmly moves out of range.
Trinckelton misses the body punch
and Dredd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Trinckelton.
Dredd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dredd wants to control but Trinckelton is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Trinckelton throws a strike but Dredd manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Trinckelton tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Dredd!
Jackson Dredd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.