PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cory Trevor (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.

Hall
vs
Trevor

190 cm
23
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cory Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall throws a hook but Trevor avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hall. That snapped Trevor's head back.
Hall looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Hall throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Trevor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hall is in Trevor's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trevor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Trevor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trevor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!
The referee is taking a good look at Hall as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Trevor!
Trevor scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
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!
Trevor thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hall wants to escape the position.
Trevor connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hall to escape the position.
Hall rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hall trying to control from the bottom.
Hall makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hall.
Hall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trevor on the ground.
Trevor lands a couple of digs.
Trevor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hall's head.
Trevor chips away with some ground and pound.
Hall wants to sweep here but Trevor controlling him for the moment.
Trevor stops Hall from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevor lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trevor passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trevor.
Trevor wants to stand but Hall has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Hall trying to control but Trevor postures up.
Hall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hall tries to get out of the position.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Trevor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trevor lands with a punch from half guard.
Trevor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trevor connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Trevor stands up and beckons Hall to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor wants to land a leg kick but Hall is out of range.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Trevor tries for a takedown but Hall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trevor closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Trevor pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hall showed some decent athleticism there.

Trevor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.

Hall moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Trevor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trevor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trevor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cory Trevor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Trevor enables Hall to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trevor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Trevor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall won't allow Trevor to sweep him here.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hall is looking to pass into half guard but Trevor pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Trevor is in guard.

Trevor stands and steps away. Hall gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hall manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor postures up.

Hall is working an open guard so Trevor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Trevor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hall as he avoids it easily.
Hall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trevor manages to avoid it.
Trevor is looking to clinch but Hall is avoiding it.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trevor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall misses with a head kick.

Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hall stalling in the clinch but Trevor improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trevor tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily

and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trevor's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trevor keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.

Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to control from the top but Trevor keeps moving.

Hall decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trevor, up you get!
Tim Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hall has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Trevor to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hall is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Trevor pulls down on the head and he's put Hall to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cory Trevor!
During a confident post fight interview, Cory Trevor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.