PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moe Kolohe (ranked 6573 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Travis Lutter (ranked 589 p4p, 0 weight class). Lutter has chosen Island Boy as his entrance music. Travis Lutter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Kolohe
vs
Lutter

191 cm
22
178
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
183
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Highland Clothing
Underpant Gnomes

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moe Kolohe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Travis Lutter!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lutter is defended easily by Kolohe.
Kolohe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lutter sprawls well. Lutter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolohe gets slowly back to his feet.
Travis Lutter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lutter tries for a takedown but Kolohe circles away easily
and Kolohe counters with a low kick, right behind Lutter 's knee.
Lutter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kolohe's waist but Kolohe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lutter off to one side.
Moe Kolohe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Lutter.
Lutter shoots in for a takedown but Kolohe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lutter 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.
Kolohe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lutter swivels and escapes.

Kolohe shoots in and gets a takedown into Lutter's guard.
Kolohe wants to control from the top but Lutter keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kolohe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lutter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kolohe has managed to get both his arms back between Lutter's legs - danger averted.
Kolohe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kolohe lands a couple of digs.
Kolohe trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lutter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kolohe defends well.
Lutter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lutter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lutter 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.

Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolohe is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolohe is aware though and is defending well.
Kolohe trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.

Lutter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kolohe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lutter looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolohe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lutter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kolohe is aware though and is defending well.

Lutter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolohe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kolohe drops back looking for a leg! Lutter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lutter manages to kick Kolohe off! Kolohe jumps back into Lutter's guard.
Lutter keeping moving, preventing Kolohe from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolohe trying to control but Lutter is working from the bottom.
Lutter working a defensive guard here.
Kolohe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lutter working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lutter dives in and scores a takedown into Kolohe's guard.
Lutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolohe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolohe's head.
Lutter trying to control the position from guard on top but Kolohe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lutter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lutter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lutter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutter in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Travis Lutter will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lutter drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lutter passes Kolohe's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Lutter is trying to work for a kimura but Kolohe is defending well.

Lutter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kolohe defends it well.
Kolohe is not content to let Lutter control the position.
Travis Lutter has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lutter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kolohe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lutter.
Lutter moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lutter is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kolohe has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lutter has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Lutter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kolohe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kolohe shrugs it off.
Lutter throwing strikes here but Kolohe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lutter looking to control but Kolohe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Lutter goes for an armbar but Kolohe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kolohe.
Kolohe wants to control from the top but Lutter keeps moving.

Lutter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kolohe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lutter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolohe is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutter throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Lutter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lutter keeping moving, preventing Kolohe from controlling successfully.
Lutter working a defensive guard here.
Kolohe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lutter 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.
Kolohe postures up and lands a big shot to Lutter's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Lutter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lutter is breathing heavily.
Kolohe connects with a couple of short punches.

Kolohe gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Lutter. No joy for Kolohe on that attempt.
Lutter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kolohe defends it well.
Kolohe dives in and grabs Lutter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutter pushes down on Kolohe's head and hops out.

Lutter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kolohe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lutter is in Kolohe's guard.
Lutter wants to pass the guard but Kolohe is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lutter wants to control from the top but Kolohe keeps moving.

Kolohe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lutter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kolohe dives in and grabs Lutter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lutter pushes down on Kolohe's head and hops out.
Lutter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kolohe defends it well.
Lutter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kolohe is fending him off so far but Lutter persists. Nope, Kolohe circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolohe fails with the takedown.
Lutter tries for a takedown but Kolohe circles away easily
and Kolohe counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Lutter! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Moe Kolohe!
Travis Lutter was interviewed post fight and said 'Travis Lutter is like the Michael Jordan of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu'.