PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wayde West (ranked 4447 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Cotchin (ranked 2595 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think West might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sober. Trent Cotchin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

West
vs
Cotchin

187 cm
38
168 lbs
30 - 28 - 0

177 cm
38
162 lbs
24 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 30 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayde West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Trent Cotchin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotchin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
West dodges the punch combination from Cotchin.
Cotchin tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotchin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cotchin misses with a straight right.
Cotchin throws a poor cross that misses

and West moves into the clinch.

Cotchin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Cotchin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slips under a jab from Cotchin.
Cotchin cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cotchin lands a glancing blow to the side of West's head.
West checks a low kick from Cotchin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West moves away from the strike by Cotchin.
Cotchin misses the body punch
and West counters with a good, hard body kick but Cotchin shrugs it off.
Cotchin stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Cotchin coming out on top.
West drops his hands momentarily and Cotchin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Cotchin clinches.
West can't get the takedown.
Cotchin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cotchin pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Cotchin manages to break the clinch.
Cotchin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.

Cotchin clinches with his opponent.
West can't get the takedown.
West is trying to drag Cotchin to the mat but Cotchin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cotchin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Trent Cotchin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West darts in looking for a takedown but Cotchin gets double underhooks and turns West into the cage.
West slips under a jab.
West quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Cotchin is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cotchin.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cotchin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cotchin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trent Cotchin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West tries to clinch but Cotchin is having none of it.

Cotchin pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.

Cotchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cotchin is looking to score with low kicks.
West uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cotchin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West moves out of range as Cotchin strikes.

West forces Cotchin back against the cage and clinches.

Cotchin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotchin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West wants to clinch up but Cotchin keeps it at a distance.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
West tries for a takedown but Cotchin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cotchin scores with a jab.
Cotchin misses with a head kick.
Cotchin jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotchin defends it nicely.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cotchin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cotchin swivels and escapes.
Cotchin throws a nice outside leg kick.
West takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cotchin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
West shoots for a double leg takedown but Cotchin sprawls well. He's pushed West's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cotchin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps West's head backwards.
West's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cotchin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! West scrambles back to his feet.
West tries to clinch
and Cotchin counters with a straight right hand.
Cotchin throws a low kick but West moves out of range easily.
Cotchin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but West checks it well.
Cotchin connects with a body shot.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Cotchin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cotchin throws a leg kick but West sees it coming and checks it nicely.
West feinted with a counter takedown.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cotchin as he jumps to the side.
Cotchin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotchin misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Cotchin. No joy for West on that attempt.
Trent Cotchin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cotchin scores with a nice strike.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cotchin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotchin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotchin throws a low kick but West avoids it.
West walks into a left hand.
A cross from Cotchin lands.
Cotchin loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.

West moves into range and clinches up with Cotchin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cotchin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West takes a jab right on the kisser.
West is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cotchin thows a left - swing and a miss!
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cotchin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cotchin.
Cotchin avoids a kick to the body.

West decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cotchin wants to get back to full guard.
West wants to control but Cotchin is keeping him busy.
Cotchin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
West trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cotchin's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cotchin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cotchin is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotchin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cotchin trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cotchin controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to keep Cotchin in close.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Cotchin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West wants to stand up but Cotchin is controlling him.
West avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cotchin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cotchin wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
West wants to sweep here but Cotchin controlling him for the moment.
Cotchin stays in close to West's body and controls the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cotchin misses with a hook.
Cotchin misses with a wild combination.
Cotchin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. West eats them both and turns towards Cotchin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
West looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
West misses with a takedown
letting Cotchin counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotchin.
Cotchin throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trent Cotchin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Cotchin wants to land a leg kick but West is out of range.
Cotchin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and West has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cotchin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cotchin throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
West wants to clinch
and Cotchin counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotchin lands an overhand right.
Cotchin throws a lazy right hand but West sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotchin is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Cotchin circles away and we're back to standing.
Cotchin connects with a single shot there.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotchin counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

West darts in and clinches Cotchin up against the cage.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Cotchin lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Cotchin.
Cotchin struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cotchin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cotchin throws a low kick but it's checked well by West.
West drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cotchin sprawls and moves away.
Cotchin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick from Cotchin misses.
Cotchin slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayde West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cotchin throws out a leg kick but West moves out of range and Cotchin only half commits.
West is looking to clinch but Cotchin is avoiding it.

West closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cotchin did well to prevent West getting side control.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cotchin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West wants to take a breather but Cotchin is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Cotchin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cotchin tries to regain full guard. Instead though, West has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Cotchin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. West connects with a nice short shot to Cotchin's temple.
West prevents Cotchin from improving his position.
Wayde West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West sitting and controlling from the half guard.
West is looking to take a break and control but Cotchin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cotchin wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cotchin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West throwing strikes but missing.

West stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Cotchin throws up his legs and catches West in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! West tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Cotchin! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Trent Cotchin!
Our winner, Trent Cotchin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.