PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Trickle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Lytle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lytle has chosen Light's Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trickle
vs
Lytle

170 cm
21
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
176 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Trickle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Lytle!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trickle throws a lazy right hand but Lytle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trickle shoots in but Lytle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lytle shoots and misses

and Trickle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lytle won't be happy with that.

Trickle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lytle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lytle is looking for a sweep.
Lytle gets back to half guard.
Lytle is looking for a sweep. Trickle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trickle wants to free his trapped foot but Lytle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trickle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lytle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lytle gets full guard.
Lytle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Lytle working for a triangle but Trickle defends it easily.
Lytle keeping moving, preventing Trickle from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle chips away with some ground and pound.

Lytle looking for a guillotine here but Trickle defends easily.

Lytle has his foot on Trickle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trickle works his way back into a safe position though.
Lytle looks gassed!
Trickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trickle thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trickle won't allow Lytle to sweep him here.
Trickle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Trickle wants to pass the guard but Lytle is keeping the position.

Lytle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trickle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Trickle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lytle closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trickle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trickle is working hard here to advance position.
Trickle gets back to half guard.
Trickle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lytle is working away from the top position though.
Trickle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lytle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lytle's back!
Trickle is working the ground and pound. Can Lytle escape?
Trickle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lytle. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Trickle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Trickle loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lytle hold on?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lytle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trickle's guard. Nice work there by Lytle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trickle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lytle manages to get himself to full guard.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Lytle trying to keep a closed guard but Trickle is proving a slippery customer.

Lytle is looking for a triangle but Trickle pushes his legs off easily.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.
Trickle passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Trickle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Trickle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lytle throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trickle escapes and throws Lytle's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Trickle is looking to take a break and control but Lytle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lytle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Trickle is looking for a kimura but Lytle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trickle to get the leverage.
Trickle is tying to control. Lytle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lytle tries to roll over but Trickle keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trickle trying to control from half guard but Lytle is working away.
Trickle trying to pass the guard but Lytle defending well.
Lytle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trickle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lytle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Trickle is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lytle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Trickle's back instead.
Lytle is breathing heavily.

Trickle fending off the submission attempt from Lytle.
Trickle trying to control the position but Lytle manages to sink in the hooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lytle doesn't have the hooks in and Trickle manages to turn into his guard.

Trickle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trickle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trickle stopping the sweep attempt from Lytle.
Trickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Lytle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trickle slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Trickle has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lytle!
Trickle content just to control the position here.
Cole Trickle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lytle tries to reverse the position but Trickle maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trickle unloading with bombs!

Trickle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Trickle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lytle looks a forlorn figure.
Lytle is trying desperately to improve position.
Trickle with the ground and pound from mount.
Trickle controlling from mount.
Trickle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lytle working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trickle controlling his opponent.
Lytle working to try and regain half guard.
Trickle controlling the position easily from mount.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Cole Trickle just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lytle.
Lytle advances to full mount.
Trickle wants to hold on but Lytle pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Trickle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lytle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trickle.
Trickle shoots and misses

so Lytle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Lytle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lytle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Trickle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lytle tries to free his leg and advance position but Trickle is retaining full guard.
Lytle trying to control the position from guard on top but Trickle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Trickle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Trickle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lytle wants to control from the top but Trickle keeps moving.
Lytle wants to pass the guard but Trickle is keeping the position.
Trickle keeping moving, preventing Lytle from controlling successfully.

Trickle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trickle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Trickle working for a triangle but Lytle defends it easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trickle falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lytle counters with a shoot takedown. Trickle fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lytle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lytle forces his way into half guard.
Lytle works his way into full mount!

Lytle working for a guillotine from mount but Trickle is in no mood to give up.
Trickle tries to hold on but Lytle pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lytle wants to finish this one by submission but Trickle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lytle.
Trickle is desperately trying to improve his position but Lytle has a good base and remains in mount.
Trickle tries to hold on but Lytle postures up.
Christopher Lytle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lytle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Trickle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Trickle!
Cole Trickle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trickle stays in close to Lytle's body and controls the position.
Trickle stands up over Lytle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Trickle wants to control from the top but Lytle keeps moving.

Lytle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trickle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trickle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trickle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trickle distracts Lytle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Trickle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trickle forces his way into half guard.
Lytle is trying to get back to full guard.
Trickle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Trickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lytle keeps working.
Trickle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trickle not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Lytle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trickle 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Trickle!