PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rolland
vs
Clarkson

172 cm
27
142 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
23
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rolland stuffs the takedown.
Rolland looks to throw the jab but Clarkson is out of range.
Rolland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clarkson.
Rolland lands with an overhand left.
Rolland just misses with a punch to the body.
Clarkson doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolland circles away.

Clarkson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rolland, pushing him back against the cage.
Rolland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Rolland.
Clarkson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rolland walks away with a smile on his face. Clarkson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rolland.
Clarkson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rolland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clarkson somewhat.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Clarkson.
Clarkson fails with the takedown.
Clarkson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clarkson moves out of range as Rolland strikes.
Rolland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clarkson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clarkson has a takedown stuffed.
Rolland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolland but Rolland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jamie Rolland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolland throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab from Rolland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolland throws a right hand that misses

and Clarkson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rolland keeping moving, preventing Clarkson from controlling successfully.

Clarkson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rolland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rolland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rolland!
Clarkson tries to improve position but can't.

Rolland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Clarkson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rolland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rolland misses with a hook

and Clarkson counters with a takedown into side control.
Rolland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rolland tries to get out of the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rolland is looking to reverse the position.

Clarkson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rolland rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Clarkson's guard! Nice work there by Rolland!
Clarkson has a closed guard, preventing Rolland from standing up.

Clarkson looking for subs off his back but Rolland has passed one foot through into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Clarkson actively working from the bottom here.
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 Jamie Rolland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rolland throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rolland avoids it really well and circles away.
Rolland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clarkson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clarkson fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland misses with an uppercut. Clarkson saw that one coming.
Rolland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clarkson looks for a takedown but Rolland sprawls well.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Clarkson.

Clarkson scores a takedown into full mount!
Rolland is looking to improve his position but Clarkson isn't that keen on the idea.

Clarkson has hold of Rolland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolland working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Clarkson working for a submission but Rolland is keeping him at bay.

Clarkson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Rolland is on top in guard.

Clarkson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rolland tries to stand but Clarkson is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolland is one step ahead there.

Rolland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Clarkson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolland is aware though and is defending well.
Rolland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolland wants to pass the guard but Clarkson is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rolland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Clarkson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolland stands and throws Clarkson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clarkson is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolland staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor Clarkson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rolland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Clarkson's head.
Rolland connects with a nice looking jab.
Rolland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clarkson takes one to the side of the head.
Clarkson shoots in but Rolland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clarkson slips a jab from Rolland.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson shoots for a takedown but Rolland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clarkson tries to clinch up but Rolland circles away and keeps his distance.
Rolland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rolland cracks Clarkson with a good jab.
Trevor Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Rolland as Clarkson shoots in.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Clarkson.
Clarkson shoots for a takedown but Rolland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Rolland drops Clarkson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Clarkson looks back up at him and smiles so Rolland waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Clarkson is rocked!

It looks like Trevor Clarkson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Rolland.
Clarkson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rolland finish him?
Rolland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clarkson at a distance.
Clarkson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clarkson gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rolland gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Rolland!
Jamie Rolland retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Jamie Rolland made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.