PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Day Kolos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kolos
vs
Clarkson

175 cm
18
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Day Kolos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Clarkson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kolos napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Clarkson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kolos knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kolos struggling a bit here.

Clarkson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kolos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clarkson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kolos is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarkson is looking for a kimura but Kolos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarkson to get the leverage.

Clarkson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kolos gets full guard.
Clarkson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kolos is keeping the position for now.

Clarkson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kolos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kolos has escaped and now he's on top!

Clarkson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kolos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Clarkson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Clarkson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kolos defends it easily.

Clarkson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolos defends well.

Clarkson has his foot on Kolos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kolos works his way back into a safe position though.
Kolos controlling from the top position.
Kolos is breathing heavily.

Clarkson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Clarkson is looking for a triangle but Kolos pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kolos stands and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clarkson tries to improve position but can't.
Kolos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Clarkson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Clarkson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kolos off and has taken his back!

Kolos showing good submission defense here.

Clarkson working for a choke but Kolos is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Clarkson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clarkson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kolos did well to prevent Clarkson getting side control.

Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.

Clarkson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Clarkson is looking for a kimura but Kolos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clarkson to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarkson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Clarkson seems to be looking for submissions.

Kolos looking for submissions off his back.

Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Clarkson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Clarkson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Clarkson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolos is just riding it out for now. Clarkson eventually gives up the hold.

Clarkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kolos sees it coming and defends easily.
Kolos is trying to get back to full guard.

Kolos is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
Kolos is looking for a sweep. Clarkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Clarkson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolos defends it well.

Clarkson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clarkson.

Clarkson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kolos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Clarkson has cracked it and Kolos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Clarkson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trevor Clarkson!