PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jyllendael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cannondale Trail (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trail has chosen The Norris song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jake Jyllendael
vs
Trail

184 cm
34
251 lbs
15 - 21 - 0

198 cm
28
280 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Jyllendael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cannondale Trail!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trail tries to keep at a distance but Jyllendael has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jyllendael is working for takedown but Trail is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trail keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jyllendael's efforts to push away.
Trail blocks an elbow strike from Jyllendael.
Trail throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jyllendaels head.
Trail stalls.

Trail breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That kick from Trail tenderised Jyllendael's leg. Jyllendael is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trail pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jyllendael is out of range and Trail settles back down.
Jyllendael has his takedown stuffed
and Trail counters with a three punch combo that has Jyllendael backing up. Jyllendael nods at Trail to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Trail drives through with a takedown into Jyllendael's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trail tries to free his leg and advance position but Jyllendael is retaining full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail is standing up over Jyllendael. Jyllendael looks to escape but Trail dives into side control.

Trail tries for a kimura but Jyllendael is defending well.

Trail tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trail has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jyllendael is trying to control Trail's posture but Trail avoids it.
Jyllendael is looking to reverse the position.
Jyllendael can't do much from the bottom here.

Trail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sloppy strikes there by Trail.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael tries to bench press Trail off him but Trail keeps the position.

Trail looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jyllendael is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jyllendael's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jyllendael tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trail wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jyllendael throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Trail shoots in looking for a takedown but Jyllendael manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Trail's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Trail drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyllendael wants to control but Trail postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jyllendael trying to control from the bottom.
Trail working over Jyllendael with some ground and pound. Jyllendael looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jyllendael trying to control from the bottom.
Jyllendael is trying to stand up here but Trail is controlling him well.
Jyllendael punching from the bottom.
Jyllendael keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Jyllendael is defending against the submission attempts here by Trail.

Trail is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jyllendael defends it well.
Jyllendael gets back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trail stands and steps away. Jyllendael gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Trail has a takedown stuffed.
Trail tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jyllendael closes the distance and clinches up with Trail, looking for a takedown. Jyllendael pushes Trail against the cage but Trail circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Jyllendael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trail is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jyllendael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trail avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jyllendael moves in looking to clinch but Trail pushes him off.
Jyllendael shoots for a takedown but Trail saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jyllendael stuffs the takedown attempt from Trail. Trail gets slowly back to his feet.
Trail scores with a leg kick.
Trail misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jyllendael drives through with a takedown into guard.

Trail wriggles free and stands up.
Jake Jyllendael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trail lands a head kick. Jyllendael smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jake Jyllendael has been cut.
Jyllendael takes one on the button.
A big right from Trail misses.
Jyllendael shoots for a double leg takedown but Trail sprawls well. He's pushed Jyllendael's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trail closes the distance and clinches up with Jyllendael, looking for a takedown. Trail pushes Jyllendael against the cage but Jyllendael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jyllendael shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trail defends it nicely.
Trail tries for a takedown but Jyllendael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jyllendael misses with a hook. Trail ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Trail was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trail lands a head shot.
Trail cracks Jyllendael with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Trail. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trail.
Trail looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jyllendael is fending him off so far but Trail persists. Nope, Jyllendael circles away and we're back to standing.
Jake Jyllendael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannondale Trail.
Trail connects with a looping right hand.
Jyllendael takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jyllendael avoids the body shot from Trail.
Jyllendael fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trail avoids it really well and circles away.
Trail has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jyllendael stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jyllendael wants it to stay on the feet.
Trail walks into a left hand.

Trail gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Trail is trying to get an arm triangle but Jyllendael is defending well.
Jyllendael is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trail's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trail stops Jyllendael from getting back to his feet.

Trail seems to be looking for submissions.
Trail throwing shots but Jyllendael is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jyllendael manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jyllendael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trail.
Jyllendael trying to keep a closed guard but Trail is proving a slippery customer.

Jyllendael wriggles free and stands up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jyllendael.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jyllendael looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Jyllendael. No joy for Trail on that attempt.
Jyllendael looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trail turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jyllendael. No joy for Trail on that attempt.

Jyllendael closes the distance and clinches.

Jyllendael manages to break the clinch.
Jyllendael shoots in and drives through. Trail sprawls well.
Trail shoots in for a takedown but Jyllendael shows good takedown defense.
Jyllendael appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trail stuffs the takedown.
Trail lands a head shot.
Nice straight punches there by Trail. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trail.
Trail closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jyllendael circles away.
Trail throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jyllendael's waist but Jyllendael gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Trail off to one side.
Trail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jyllendael stuffs the takedown.
Trail throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jyllendael.
Jyllendael moves out of range of the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail fails with a takedown attempt.
Trail throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jyllendael with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trail counters with a nice leg kick.
Jyllendael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trail scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Trail looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trail with a flurry of punches that miss.

Jyllendael is looking for a triangle but Trail pushes his legs off easily.
Trail lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cannondale Trail showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Jyllendael's cut.
That's time! Jyllendael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Trail throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trail lands a nice shot to the body.
Trail lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trail shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jyllendael as he jumps to the side.
Trail fails with a takedown attempt.
Jyllendael appears to be looking for a big counter.
Trail is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trail misses with a head kick.
Jyllendael leaves Trail with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jyllendael attempts a counter takedown but Trail avoids it well and moves away.
Jake Jyllendael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cannondale Trail.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Trail lands.
No luck for Jyllendael with that takedown attempt.
Trail shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jyllendael but Jyllendael pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trail throws a nice head kick!
Jyllendael is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trail sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jyllendael manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trail on his heels. He'll look to pass Trail's guard now, I'm sure.

Trail manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jyllendael tries to score a body lock takedown but Trail shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jyllendael has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Trail after a bit of a struggle.

Trail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jyllendael shoots for a takedown but Trail saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jyllendael has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jyllendael there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trail darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Trail tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jyllendael swivels and escapes.
Trail fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Jyllendael backs off Trail throws a huge counter combo but Jyllendael manages to avoid it all.
Trail looks for the body kick but Jyllendael saw that one coming.
Jyllendael shoots for a takedown but Trail saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jake Jyllendael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trail misses with a few strikes there.
Jyllendael throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Trail stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Trail fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jyllendael avoids it really well and circles away.
Jyllendael tries to clinch there but Trail circles away.

Jyllendael gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jyllendael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trail looking to pass the guard.
Trail lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyllendael wants to stand up but Trail is controlling him.

Jyllendael working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trail doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trail manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jyllendael throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Trail is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trail working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jyllendael has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trail can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trail stands up over Jyllendael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trail lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Jyllendael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trail drops back looking for a leg! Jyllendael is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jyllendael manages to kick Trail off! Trail jumps back into Jyllendael's guard.
Trail throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jyllendael works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jyllendael throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Trail postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trail stands up over Jyllendael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cannondale Trail is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trail looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cannondale Trail has got the better of the ground game so far.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cannondale Trail comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trail winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cannondale Trail!
A very excited looking Cannondale Trail 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.
The defeated Jake Jyllendael had this to say: 'oh, that was just bad luck'.