PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Stout (ranked 153 p4p, 328 weight class) and Freaky Trevor (ranked 15 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stout
vs
Trevor

170 cm
27
145
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
150
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Pulling Guard
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaylen Stout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Freaky Trevor!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trevor clinches up with Stout and pushes him back against the cage.
Trevor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Trevor has him pressed against the cage.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Trevor has him pressed against the cage.

Stout gets control of Trevor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stout will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Trevor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stout dives on top into guard.

Trevor is trying to hold Stout in close to prevent damage but Stout has managed to pass into half guard.
Stout definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trevor is pressing down on Stout's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Trevor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trevor trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Trevor looking for a guillotine here but Stout defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout won't allow Trevor to sweep him here.
Trevor keeps trying to improve his position.
Stout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevor is keeping the position for now.

Trevor working for a triangle but Stout defends it easily.
Stout stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trevor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trevor looking for a sweep. Not yet Trevor, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stout sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Trevor looking for a guillotine here but Stout defends easily.
Trevor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stout is one step ahead there.
Trevor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trevor is trying to hold Stout in close to prevent damage but Stout has managed to pass into half guard.
Trevor is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor trying to control from the bottom.
Stout content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trevor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stout is working away from the top position though.
Trevor punching from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Trevor has Stout up against the cage in a clinch.

Trevor jumps guard and drags Stout to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Stout preventing the sweep.

Trevor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stout doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stout manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trevor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trevor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Trevor 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stout not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Trevor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Trevor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Freaky 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.

Trevor clinches.
Stout jumps guard but Trevor stands there with Stout around his waist. Stout gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stout jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trevor walks away with a smile on his face. Stout gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Trevor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stout, pushing him back against the cage.
Stout fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaylen Stout. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stout pulls guard effortlessly.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trevor defends well.

Trevor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trevor has managed to get both his arms back between Stout's legs - danger averted.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trevor defends well.

Stout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trevor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trevor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trevor defends it easily.
Trevor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trevor postures up.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
Stout is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevor is trying to maintain the position but Stout is very close to passing his half guard.
Stout works his way into full mount!
Stout manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trevor to take his back!
Trevor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor tries to escape but Stout has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Trevor trying to control the action but Stout just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylen Stout dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stout wants to clinch.

Trevor forces Stout back against the cage and clinches.

Trevor jumps guard and drags Stout to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trevor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Stout works his way to full guard. Good work.

Stout looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trevor trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stout is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trevor is on top in guard.

Stout has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trevor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trevor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trevor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stout is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
Trevor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stout looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout is trying to keep Trevor in close.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.

Stout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Stout is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Trevor trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Stout had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trevor defends it easily.
Trevor wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trevor misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stout.

Trevor forces Stout back against the cage and clinches.

Trevor pulls guard effortlessly.

Trevor 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.

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

Trevor clinches up with Stout and pushes him back against the cage.
Stout is trying to pull guard but Trevor turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Trevor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Stout pulls guard.
Stout is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trevor defends well.

Stout is looking for a triangle but Trevor pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor controlling from the top position.

Stout looking for a guillotine here but Trevor defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trevor 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.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trevor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Stout is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trevor defends well.
Stout looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trevor is one step ahead there.

Trevor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trevor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stout escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trevor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trevor postures up.

Trevor has gone for a leg lock! Stout slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trevor's guard.

Trevor pulls Stout in close to his closed guard and prevents Stout from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trevor striking off his back but it's not causing Stout any problems.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trevor wants to sweep but no luck.
Trevor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Trevor is pressing down on Stout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stout is holding on for now.
Stout tries to roll over but Trevor keeps him under control.

Trevor is looking for submissions but instead, Stout has regained full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaylen Stout had his way with Freaky Trevor in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Stout pushes Trevor up against the cage in a clinch.
Trevor swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Trevor jumps guard.
Trevor wants to sweep here but Stout controlling him for the moment.
Trevor tries to strike from the bottom.
Trevor wants to sweep here but Stout controlling him for the moment.
Trevor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevor is keeping the position for now.
Trevor trying to strike off his back.

Trevor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stout is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stout is now in half guard.

Trevor actively working from the bottom here.
Trevor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Trevor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Trevor looking for submissions off his back.
Trevor wants to control but Stout is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stout is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Trevor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout stalling.
Trevor tries to roll over but Stout keeps him under control.
Stout controlling the pace.
Trevor moves into full guard.

Trevor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trevor wants to control the position but Stout says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout blocks the strikes from Trevor.
Stout works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stout manages to capitalize on a mistake by Trevor to take his back!
Trevor tries to break free.
I would not like to be Trevor right now.
Stout is trying to stick to Trevor's back but Trevor is turning into Stout. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stout's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trevor.

Trevor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stout is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stout has escaped and now he's on top!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Trevor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevor is keeping the position for now.

Trevor is looking for a triangle here but Stout uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Stout wants to control but Trevor is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaylen Stout showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stout 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaylen Stout!
Jaylen Stout retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Jaylen Stout thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.