PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Jutila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Trinckelton (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.

Jutila
vs
Trinckelton

198 cm
23
218 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
213 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Timo Jutila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jutila ducks under a wild hook from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jutila.

Jutila takes the fight into the clinch.

Jutila jumps guard and drags Trinckelton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jutila manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Trinckelton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jutila takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jutila looking to control but Trinckelton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutila misses with a head shot.
Trinckelton is trying to escape the mount.
Jutila tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jutila lands a nice shot to the head.
Jutila trying to control but Trinckelton is having none of it.
Trinckelton tries to lock up and control but Jutila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jutila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Trinckelton turns into him and now he's in Jutila's guard.
Trinckelton throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinckelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jutila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trinckelton preventing the sweep.
Trinckelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jutila is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jutila wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jutila is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trinckelton is aware though and is defending well.
Trinckelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trinckelton with a nice head shot there.
Jutila keeping moving, preventing Trinckelton from controlling successfully.

Jutila looking for a guillotine here but Trinckelton defends easily.
Trinckelton distracts Jutila with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Jutila looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trinckelton throwing strikes from guard but Jutila blocks nicely.
Trinckelton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trinckelton postures up in Jutila's guard and throws a big left but Jutila blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutila bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trinckelton's guard.
Jutila slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jutila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trinckelton keeps working.

Jutila wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trinckelton, who protects the arm well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trinckelton avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jutila.
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 Timo Jutila will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Trinckelton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Trinckelton dives in and scores a takedown into Jutila's guard.

Jutila is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trinckelton defends well.
Trinckelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jutila trying to keep a closed guard but Trinckelton is proving a slippery customer.
Trinckelton lands a couple of digs.
Trinckelton trying to control but Jutila is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trinckelton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trinckelton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jutila's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trinckelton preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trinckelton cracks Jutila with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trinckelton is working Jutila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jutila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trinckelton is one step ahead there.
Jutila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trinckelton stands up over Jutila, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trinckelton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jutila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jutila is on top in guard.
Jutila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jutila looking to sit in guard and control but Trinckelton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throws a big elbow that misses.

Jutila looking for a guillotine here but Trinckelton defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trinckelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jutila looking for a sweep. Not yet Jutila, not yet.
Trinckelton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Trinckelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton trying to control but Jutila is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jutila wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jutila holds on and takes a little breather.
Jutila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jutila is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trinckelton landing some decent shots from guard.
Trinckelton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trinckelton trying to move into half guard but instead Jutila has managed to sweep!
Tony Trinckelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trinckelton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jutila manages to get himself to full guard.
Trinckelton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jutila is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jutila trying to control the position from guard on top but Trinckelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jutila is really struggling to control Trinckelton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutila tries to free his leg and advance position but Trinckelton is retaining full guard.
Jutila trying to move into half guard but instead Trinckelton has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Trinckelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jutila misses with a straight left.
Trinckelton lands a lovely overhand right.
Jutila is looking to slow Trinckelton down with leg kicks.
Trinckelton looks to land a combination but Jutila avoids it well.
Jutila throws a chopping leg kick but Trinckelton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jutila shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trinckelton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jutila can pounce on him.
Timo Jutila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jutila scores with a leg kick.
Jutila throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Timo Jutila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jutila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Jutila.
Trinckelton throws a series of punches but Jutila avoids them all with ease.

Jutila forces Trinckelton back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jutila is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trinckelton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jutila fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jutila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jutila tries to clinch up.
Jutila throws a right and a left that Trinckelton avoids nicely.
Jutila feints and then cracks Trinckelton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trinckelton down.

Jutila closes the distance and pushes Trinckelton back into the cage.
Jutila is stalling here.

Trinckelton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jutila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trinckelton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trinckelton looks to land a strike but Jutila avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jutila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trinckelton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trinckelton throwing strikes but missing.
Trinckelton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jutila's head.
Trinckelton works over Jutila with some ground and pound from guard.

Jutila has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Trinckelton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Trinckelton checks the leg kick.

Jutila moves into the clinch.

Jutila jumps guard and drags Trinckelton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jutila preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trinckelton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trinckelton works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trinckelton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jutila, who protects the arm well.
Trinckelton taking a break here but Jutila is having none of it and regains half guard.
Jutila gets full guard.
Jutila controls Trinckelton momentarily but Trinckelton frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jutila works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jutila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jutila wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jutila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trinckelton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trinckelton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jutila looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jutila looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jutila!
Jutila creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Trinckelton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jutila trying to control the action but Trinckelton is working from the bottom.
Trinckelton is looking to regain half guard here but Jutila keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutila taking a break here but Trinckelton is having none of it and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timo Jutila.
I think Jutila 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Timo Jutila!