PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gorje Luso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Trask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trask has chosen Onyx - Bacdafucup as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Luso
vs
Trask

190 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gorje Luso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cal Trask!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luso connects with a solid leg kick.
Trask throws a leg kick that is checked

and Luso counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Trask!
Trask is squirming around, avoiding Luso's attempts to control the action.
Luso avoids the attempt from Trask to control.
Luso trying to control but Trask is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trask wants to control but Luso is having none of it.
Luso prevents Trask from getting the reversal.
Luso fails to advance to Trask's back.
Luso looking to control but Trask is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Trask is squirming around, avoiding Luso's attempts to control the action.
Luso seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Trask is holding on tight.
Luso wants to control the pace but Trask is squirming around nicely.
Luso content just to control the position here.
Trask prevents any damage by holding on tight.

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.
Trask is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Luso has taken his back.
Trask trying to control the position but Luso manages to sink in the hooks.

Luso looking to break Trask's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Trask remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Luso will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Trask is keeping busy.
Trask tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trask looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on Trask's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
A lull in the action here.

Trask fending off the submission attempt from Luso.
Luso is breathing heavily.
Luso is trying to stick to Trask's back but Trask is turning into Luso. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Luso's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Trask.
Trask trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trask keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luso shoots in and drives through. Trask sprawls well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Trask misses the shot to the body.
Luso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorje Luso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trask falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luso counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trask throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Luso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Luso tries for a takedown but Trask sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Trask.
Luso shoots in for a double leg but Trask sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorje Luso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trask lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Luso backs up against the cage.
Luso slips a straight right by Trask.
Trask throws a low kick but Luso avoids it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trask misses with the body kick
and Luso counters with an outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luso.
A head kick misses from Luso.
Trask tries to bum rush Luso with a series of wild strikes but Luso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Luso walks into a straight right hand from Trask.
Trask stuffs the takedown attempt from Luso. Luso gets slowly back to his feet.
Luso ducks under a wild hook from Trask.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trask stuffs the takedown attempt from Luso. Luso gets slowly back to his feet.
Trask misses with a kick to the body
and Luso counters with a slapping leg kick.
Luso shoots in for a double leg but Trask sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Trask throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luso counters with a thumping low kick.
Trask throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trask thows a body shot but no joy.
Trask lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trask throws a series of punches but Luso moves out of range.
Trask misses with a body kick.
Trask misses with a combination
and Luso counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Trask.
Trask looks to throw a body kick
and Luso counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Trask is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trask keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cal Trask is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trask cracks Luso with a good jab.
No luck for Luso with that takedown attempt.
Trask looks to score with a jab to the body but Luso is just out of range.
Trask throws a lazy head kick
and Luso counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Trask drops Luso with a nice combination! Trask dives into Luso's guard, looking to finish!

Luso is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Luso throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Trask showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Luso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trask tries to avoid it but Luso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trask to the ground. Trask escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trask will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Luso.
Luso wants to control but Trask is keeping him busy.
Trask really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Luso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trask wants to control but Luso postures up.
Luso throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Luso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Luso trying to control the position but Trask is working away.
Trask sneaks back into half guard.
Luso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Luso shoots in but Trask avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trask throws a right hand that Luso ducks under and follows up with a left that Luso also avoids with ease.
Luso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trask pinned against the cage. Trask gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorje Luso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luso takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luso shoots in for a takedown but Trask shows good takedown defense.
Luso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trask throws out the jab.
Luso fails to land the takedown.
Luso walks into a straight right hand from Trask.
Trask throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luso.
Trask walks forward, straight into a front kick from Luso.
Luso misses with a double jab
and Trask counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trask checks the leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Trask as Luso shoots in.
Trask jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luso misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trask throws a leg kick
and Luso counters with a low kick, right behind Trask 's knee.
Trask throws a sloppy head kick
and Luso counters with a big head kick but Trask shrugs it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Trask comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trask 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cal Trask!