PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dell Trotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst's entrance music is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Ernst
vs
Trotter

180 cm
29
157 lbs
15 - 11 - 0

182 cm
31
165 lbs
19 - 13 - 1

Dangerous GnP
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Ernst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Dell Trotter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trotter slips a straight right by Ernst.
Ernst tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trotter misses with a takedown attempt
and Ernst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Trotter tries to clinch up.
Trotter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ernst swings for the body but Trotter moves out of range.
Ernst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trotter misses with a combination
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trotter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Ernst misses.
Trotter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trotter wants to clinch up but Ernst keeps it at a distance.
Ernst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trotter looks to land a combination but Ernst avoids it well.
Ernst is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trotter with a poor takedown
and Ernst connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
Ernst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trotter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trotter.
Dell Trotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ernst keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ernst stuffs the takedown.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ernst but Ernst pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trotter misses with the combination.
Ernst lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ernst tries to keep at a distance but Trotter has taken the fight into the clinch.

Trotter wants the takedown. Ernst is fighting it off but Trotter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ernst's guard against the cage.
Ernst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ernst controls Trotter momentarily but Trotter frees himself.
Ernst pulls Trotter in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Ernst just wasn't active enough.
Trotter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ernst.
Trotter tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
enabling Ernst to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
Trotter shoots in but no luck this time.
Ernst throws a lazy uppercut
and Trotter counters with a three punch combo that has Ernst backing up. Ernst nods at Trotter to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trotter throws a one two combo.

It looks like Tim Ernst has been cut.
Ernst defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Trotter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ernst is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Ernst gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dell Trotter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Ernst's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ernst throws a hook but Trotter blocks it.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ernst as he jumps to the side.
Trotter avoids the body shot from Ernst.
Ernst misses with an uppercut

and Trotter counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trotter.
Trotter looking to pass the guard.

Trotter has gone for a leg lock! Ernst slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trotter's guard.
Ernst prevents Trotter from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ernst gets to his feet. Trotter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Trotter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ernst is fending him off so far but Trotter persists. Nope, Ernst circles away and we're back to standing.
Ernst throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trotter misses with a double jab.
Trotter fails with a takedown attempt.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trotter.
Trotter is breathing heavily.
Ernst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ernst jabs at Trotter's body.
Ernst swings widly with a right hand

and Trotter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ernst!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ernst can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Trotter.
Ernst bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trotter looking for a guillotine here but Ernst defends easily.
Ernst controlling from the top position.

That's four 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.

Trotter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ernst forces Trotter back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dell Trotter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tim Ernst's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Trotter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ernst sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trotter somewhat.
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ernst as he jumps to the side.
Ernst lands with a nice combination. Trotter backs away looking to recover.
Trotter defending well as Ernst loads up on a big left hand.
Ernst throws a jab when Trotter was well out of range.
Trotter swats away the attempt to clinch by Ernst.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotter tries for a takedown but Ernst circles away easily
and Ernst counters with a two punch combo.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dell Trotter.
Trotter defending well as Ernst loads up on a big left hand.
Trotter shoots in for a double leg but Ernst sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trotter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ernst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tim Ernst is winning the standup battle so far.
Trotter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ernst.
Ernst stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
Ernst cracks Trotter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Ernst as he connects with a hook.
Trotter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ernst misses with a body shot.
Ernst's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ernst duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ernst as he avoids it easily.
Ernst misses with a combination
and Trotter counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Ernst.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotter looks for a takedown but Ernst sprawls well.
Ernst jabs Trotter right on the nose. Trotter blinks but takes it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Trotter.
Ernst stuffs the takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ernst.
A big right from Ernst misses.
Ernst avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst wants to clinch up but Trotter keeps it at a distance.
Ernst digs a good body shot into Trotter's ribs.
Dell Trotter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trotter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trotter looks for a takedown but Ernst sprawls well.
Tim Ernst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dell Trotter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ernst with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trotter shoots in and drives through. Ernst sprawls well.
Ernst throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ernst showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trotter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!