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Event:
Beasts on the Beach
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Thomlinson throws a body punch but Trusti moves out of range.
Trusti pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomlinson throws a nice looking combination but Trusti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trusti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trusti will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trusti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomlinson pinned against the cage. Thomlinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Thomlinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomlinson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomlinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trusti.
Trusti is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Thomlinson swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Trusti throws a hook but Thomlinson blocks it.
Thomlinson throws a nice head kick!
Thomlinson throws a series of punches but Trusti avoids them all with ease.
Trusti gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomlinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mercher Thomlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rekon Trusti.
Thomlinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Trusti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Trusti is pressing down on Thomlinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomlinson is holding on for now.
Trusti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomlinson gets back to full guard.
Thomlinson is trying to keep Trusti in close.
Trusti won't allow Thomlinson to get back to his feet. #T2#
Trusti won't allow Thomlinson to sweep him here.
Trusti sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Trusti stands and steps away. Thomlinson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thomlinson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trusti is defended easily by Thomlinson.
Thomlinson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3##TD2#
Trusti throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thomlinson was covering up waiting for the punch and Trusti finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thomlinson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Trusti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomlinson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Trusti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thomlinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trusti advances to half guard. #T4#
Trusti trying to control from half guard but Thomlinson is working away.
Trusti prevents Thomlinson from standing back up.
Thomlinson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Trusti jumps into side control!
Thomlinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trusti on the ground.#ES#
Thomlinson throws Trusti to one side and escapes!
Trusti wants to clinch but Thomlinson slips to the side
and Thomlinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomlinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Trusti gets a double leg takedown into Thomlinson's guard.#ES#
Thomlinson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Trusti looks winded!
Thomlinson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rekon Trusti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trusti shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomlinson sprawls well. He's pushed Trusti's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercher Thomlinson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Thomlinson lands a jab.
Mercher Thomlinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomlinson scores with a head kick.
Thomlinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trusti.
Thomlinson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Trusti tries to clinch
and Thomlinson counters with a left and a right that stings Trusti. #CL2#
Thomlinson tries to keep at a distance but Trusti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trusti is trying to force a seperation but Thomlinson has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trusti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trusti jumps into guard, dragging Thomlinson to the mat.
Trusti pulls Thomlinson in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Thomlinson tries to stand but Trusti is controlling from the bottom.
Thomlinson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trusti manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Trusti looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomlinson keeping moving, preventing Trusti from controlling successfully.
Thomlinson wants to stand up but Trusti is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thomlinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomlinson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomlinson, not yet.
Trusti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomlinson wants to stand up but Trusti is controlling him.
Thomlinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rekon Trusti has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Trusti stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Trusti fails with the takedown
and Thomlinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mercher Thomlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rekon Trusti.
Trusti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomlinson circles away.
Thomlinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trusti can do to turn this around?
Trusti is breathing heavily.
Thomlinson scores with a head kick. Trusti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3##CL#
Thomlinson has Trusti up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thomlinson.
#BC#
Thomlinson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trusti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trusti tries to clinch but Thomlinson moves away
and Thomlinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomlinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trusti.
Trusti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trusti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomlinson scores with a head kick. Trusti tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Trusti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomlinson as he avoids it easily.
Thomlinson lands with a nice combination. Trusti backs away looking to recover.
Trusti tries to clinch but Thomlinson moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomlinson feints and then cracks Trusti's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trusti down.
Thomlinson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trusti has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomlinson throws a series of punches but Trusti moves out of range.
Thomlinson misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Trusti's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomlinson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Trusti holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Thomlinson manages to break the clinch.
Thomlinson cracks Trusti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Trusti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomlinson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trusti somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mercher Thomlinson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trusti shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomlinson misses with a few strikes there.
Thomlinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trusti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomlinson pinned against the cage. Thomlinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Trusti manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomlinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomlinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Trusti is standing up over Thomlinson. Thomlinson looks to escape but Trusti dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SU2#
Trusti decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thomlinson to his feet.
Thomlinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Thomlinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trusti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomlinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trusti is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trusti or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomlinson, which made it look bad.
Mercher Thomlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rekon Trusti.
Trusti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomlinson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thomlinson throws a head kick that misses.
Trusti slips a jab and a cross from Thomlinson.
A little jabbing left from Trusti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trusti.#T2#
Thomlinson stalks Trusti and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trusti's face. Trusti staggers backwards, shaken.
Thomlinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trusti on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trusti goes for a double leg but Thomlinson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomlinson continues to drive forward.
Thomlinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Thomlinson throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Trusti is rocked!
Mercher Thomlinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Trusti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomlinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomlinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trusti is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomlinson finish him?
Thomlinson cracks Trusti's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Trusti slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Thomlinson can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mercher Thomlinson!
During a confident post fight interview, Mercher Thomlinson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Big Bash at the Beach
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
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#CL2#
and Brunton counters by clinching up. #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
Brunton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Trusti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB2#
Brunton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD2#
Brunton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brunton showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Brunton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
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.
#T2#
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.
#SUB#
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. #T3#
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.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brunton tries to hold on but Trusti postures up.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R3#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB2#
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.
#T1#
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?#SUB2#
Brunton looking for submissions off his back.
Trusti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Trusti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Trusti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Trusti gets a double leg takedown into Ward's guard.
Ward is looking to stand back up but Trusti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Ward. #REVR#
Trusti wants to control but Ward is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trusti is trying to work for a kimura but Ward is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward is trying to stand.
#T1#
Ward keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward won't allow Trusti to pass to mount.
Ward wants to get back to full guard.
Trusti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ward defending well though.
Trusti slows the pace down in half guard.
Ward knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trusti on the ground.
Ward blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trusti. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Trusti stands up from half guard.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trusti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ward appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Trusti scores with a takedown into Ward's guard.#ES#
Ward pushes Trusti off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Trusti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trusti somewhat.
Parker Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rekon Trusti.#T3#
Trusti fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ward keeps Trusti at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Ward gets a clinch.
Ward is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short left from Ward. #BC#
Ward manages to break the clinch.
Ward moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trusti tries to clinch up.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Trusti.
Ward seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trusti looks winded!#TD#
Ward closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Trusti quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trusti is trying to maintain the position but Ward is very close to passing his half guard.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Trusti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ward in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Trusti is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ward is tapping! Great win for Trusti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rekon Trusti!
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