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A sit down with Tremayne Trump

Profile of Tremayne Trump by Maximiliaan Marks

Maximilian Marks had a Skype interview Tremayne Trump to get a chance to talk about Del Norte’s dominant win over Siyad Jarrah to claim the bantamweight belt at the Big Bang 2 event. The 135 lbs division is still very much a work in progress as it has always lacked in a bit of depth and the best way to get an initial contender was to do a tournament. Del Norte fought to a controversial draw with Tyler Lee Jr in the first round but managed to come back with a first round submission in the rematch. He then stopped Brandao in the first round of the fight, not only getting himself to the title but also avenging his only loss. In the tourney final Del Norte and Bertoto went to war, with Del Norte taking home the decision.  Del Norte then went on to take the title from Jarrah by unanimous decision in what was a dominant performance. Jarrah was given numerous chances to work his submission game but Del Norte was better standing, and on the ground.

1. First of all, Congratz on the win and the belt, what a career defining moment. Where you confident in Del Norte's ability to win the fight?

                I knew we had a slight edge in BJJ and that he was winning his fights by submission. So we focused alot of training on defensive grappling. I would say we were confident but not over confident.

2. Del Norte avanged the only loss on his record, is this something you will look to continue to do throughout his career?

            Yes. I like to avenge losses. It lets me know that I am doing something right with training and sliders.

3. Are you interested in keeping Del Norte under contract with EMMA for a while and become a dominant reigning champ, or will you look to use these wins to get a contract in a bigger org in the near future?

            As long as Del Norte has that belt, he will be fighting for EMMA

4. Jarrah had been at the top of his division for a while and Del Norte beat him all 5 rounds. Who do you see out there at bantamweight that could challenge your belt.

            Bertoto still looks strong, and Chong Zu was looking promising too. Only problem I see is that there is not alot of depth in the division and most of the fighters with winning records are coming off losses

5. Jarrah was undefeated up until the fight, would you be open to giving him a rematch?

            Yes. I would definitely give him a rematch.

6. Looking back on the fight, do you wish Del Norte fought a more aggressive fight considering how much better he was on the ground and on the feet?

            Yes. I would have liked to see him finish. I'm still working on my sliders skills. But as long as I'm getting wins things are good.

Trump seemed liked a motivated manager, looking to help his fighters develop, fight to the best of their ability and make a living. At the ending of the interview he added “I would like to thank everyone at EMMA for the chance to fight for a title, And I hope to represent it well. Also look out for Fant's twin brother Antifanz who is fighting tonight in the first round of a SWH tourney.”

For any questions or interest regarding a sitdown or interview, PM me and I’ll get back to you! 

Maximilian Marks

 

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