PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trainor has chosen The Revolution Will Not Be Televised as his entrance music. Lawrence Trainor has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sutton
vs
Trainor

175 cm
22
148 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
23
135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lyle Sutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Trainor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sutton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trainor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sutton takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trainor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trainor trying to control the action but Sutton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainor controlling from side mount.
Sutton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trainor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Trainor lands a few punches from side control.

Trainor decides to stand back up.
Trainor leaves Sutton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sutton tries to clinch

and Trainor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trainor.
Trainor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Trainor throws a big elbow that misses.
Trainor passes Sutton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Trainor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sutton has recovered full guard.
Trainor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Trainor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sutton is looking for a sweep. Trainor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trainor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sutton keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sutton actively working from the bottom here.

Sutton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trainor wants to control but Sutton is keeping him busy.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trainor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sutton defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trainor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Sutton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trainor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sutton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trainor pulls his head out easily.
Trainor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trainor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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. Trainor connects with a nice short shot to Sutton's temple.

Trainor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trainor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Trainor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trainor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sutton tries to get to full guard but Trainor has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Trainor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sutton looking for submissions off his back.

Trainor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sutton is just riding it out for now. Trainor eventually gives up the hold.

Trainor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sutton tries to clinch

and Trainor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Trainor.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sutton tries a knee to the head but Trainor blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Trainor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sutton moves to clinch but Trainor breaks away

and Trainor counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Sutton!
Trainor breaks from Sutton's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Trainor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trainor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sutton's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trainor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sutton is in all sorts of trouble here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Trainor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Trainor landing strikes from the mount and Sutton is in trouble!

Trainor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sutton is on top in guard.
Sutton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trainor is keeping the position for now.

Trainor pushes Sutton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trainor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sutton is trying to defend but Trainor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lawrence Trainor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sutton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trainor scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sutton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trainor working over Sutton with some ground and pound. Sutton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Trainor is working for a kimura but Sutton is defending it quite comfortably.
Trainor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sutton trying to control but Trainor postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sutton actively working from the bottom here.
Sutton is not content to let Trainor control the position.
Sutton trying to control here.
Sutton is looking to improve his position.

Sutton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trainor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trainor slips a nice elbow through Sutton's hands, connecting with Sutton's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trainor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trainor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sutton is looking for a sweep. Trainor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor drops an elbow to the side of Sutton's head.
Sutton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trainor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trainor's back!

Sutton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Trainor manages to stand up with Sutton still on his back. Eventually Sutton drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.

Sutton moves into the clinch.
Sutton is looking to control Trainor's arms but Trainor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sutton has his back to the cage.
Sutton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trainor lands a right hand.
Sutton tries to stall but Trainor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trainor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trainor scores with a knee to the head.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Sutton blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sutton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trainor has him pressed against the cage.
Trainor lands a good knee to the midsection. Sutton won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Sutton blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trainor as Sutton tries to tie him up.
Sutton trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trainor prevents the takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trainor obliges.
Trainor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sutton tries to break the clinch but Trainor is controlling the position.
Trainor looking to throw knees to the head but Sutton is blocking nicely.
Trainor lands a good knee to the midsection. Sutton won't want to take too many of those.
Trainor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trainor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trainor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Trainor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sutton can't fight it off and eventually Trainor manages to take the fight to the floor. Sutton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sutton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Trainor rushes Sutton and presses him up against the cage.
Trainor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trainor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trainor lands a nice knee to the body.
Sutton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trainor tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sutton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sutton wants to get back to striking at distance but Trainor won't allow it.
Trainor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
Trainor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sutton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trainor scores with a shot to the side of Sutton's head.

Trainor decides to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor is trying to control the position but Sutton postures up.
Trainor is pulling down on Sutton's head. It's preventing any offense from Sutton, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trainor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sutton won't allow Trainor to sweep him here.

Sutton drops back looking for a leg! Trainor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Trainor manages to kick Sutton off! Sutton jumps back into Trainor's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trainor is on top in guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Sutton looking for a guillotine here but Trainor defends easily.
Trainor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Sutton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trainor escapes and throws Sutton's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor landing strikes.
Trainor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Trainor scoring with punches from side control.
Trainor lands an elbow.
Trainor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trainor scoring with punches from side control.
Trainor scoring with punches from side control.
Trainor scoring with punches and elbows.

Trainor stands up and beckons Sutton to his feet.
Lyle Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutton shoots in for a takedown but Trainor shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trainor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trainor wants to pass the guard but Sutton is keeping the position.
Trainor works over Sutton with some ground and pound from guard.

Trainor stands and steps away. Sutton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sutton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Sutton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sutton throws a sloppy head kick

and Trainor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Sutton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trainor lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trainor wants to control from the top but Sutton keeps moving.
Trainor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Trainor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sutton controls Trainor momentarily but Trainor frees himself.
Sutton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Sutton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trainor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sutton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trainor distracts Sutton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Sutton working for a triangle but Trainor defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Trainor trying to control but Sutton is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Trainor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Trainor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trainor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trainor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Trainor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sutton is looking for a triangle but Trainor pushes his legs off easily.
Trainor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Trainor postures up and lands a big shot to Sutton's brow.

Trainor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sutton, up you get!
Sutton tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Trainor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainor is working Sutton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Trainor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sutton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trainor has managed to get both his arms back between Sutton's legs - danger averted.
Trainor is pushing down on Sutton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sutton is fighting to maintain full guard but Trainor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sutton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trainor trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sutton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trainor escapes and throws Sutton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Trainor advances to mount.
Trainor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Trainor looking to control but Sutton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sutton can't escape the position.
Trainor scoring with strikes but Sutton is staying in there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sutton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trainor content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor punishing his opponent with 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!
Trainor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trainor blocks Sutton's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Trainor looking to finish Sutton with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sutton!
Trainor scoring with strikes but Sutton is staying in there.
Trainor lands a big shot there that rocks Sutton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sutton tries to hold on but Trainor postures up.
Sutton is in a horrible position here. Trainor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sutton is trying to escape the mount.

Trainor has hold of Sutton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sutton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Trainor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Sutton fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Trainor to the ground. Sutton is now in Trainor's guard.
Trainor looking for a sweep. Not yet Trainor, not yet.
Sutton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trainor has his hands on Sutton's head, controlling the position.
Sutton wants to control from the top but Trainor keeps moving.
Sutton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trainor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sutton!
Trainor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sutton is desperately trying to improve his position but Trainor has a good base and remains in mount.
Trainor with shots to the head and body - Sutton looks very uncomfortable down there.
Trainor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sutton wants to control but Trainor is having none of it.
Sutton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trainor with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Trainor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Trainor prevents Sutton from getting the reversal.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainor avoids the attempt from Sutton to control.
Trainor controlling the position easily from mount.
Sutton is trying to escape the mount.
Trainor lands a big shot there that rocks Sutton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trainor in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trainor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sutton can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sutton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Sutton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trainor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainor trying to control but Sutton is having none of it.
Sutton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Trainor raining down shots from the mount!
Sutton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trainor tries to control but Sutton wriggling away.
Trainor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sutton?
Lyle Sutton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sutton is in a horrible position here. Trainor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trainor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Trainor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainor lands with some strikes.

Sutton is rocked!
Sutton tries to hold on but Trainor pushes him away.
Trainor controlling his opponent.
Sutton is squirming around, avoiding Trainor's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trainor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sutton?
Lawrence Trainor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trainor punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Trainor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trainor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Lawrence Trainor!

Lawrence Trainor wins by unanimous decision!
Lawrence Trainor thanked the fans post fight for their support.