PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wes Weddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Trainor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weddle's entrance music is remember the name - fort minor. A fine choice. Trainor is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Weddle
vs
Trainor

168 cm
31
150 lbs
20 - 23 - 1

175 cm
25
135 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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 20 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wes Weddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lawrence Trainor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weddle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trainor was well out of range. Poor timing from Weddle.
Trainor wants to clinch.
Weddle looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trainor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weddle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trainor.
Weddle shoots for a takedown but Trainor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Trainor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ground and pound from Trainor.

Trainor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Weddle blocks the body kick.
Nice jab there from Weddle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trainor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Trainor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weddle sprawls well initially but Trainor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Trainor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.

Weddle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trainor working Weddle over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Trainor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Trainor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weddle keeps working.

Trainor is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Weddle still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Weddle has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Trainor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weddle.
Trainor regains half guard, as Weddle was trying to land strikes.
Weddle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor landing small, sideways elbows.
Weddle is thwarting Trainor's attempts to control the position.
Trainor punching from the bottom.

Trainor has one foot on Weddle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Weddle lands a two punch combo.
Weddle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trainor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wes Weddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weddle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trainor.
Wes Weddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weddle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trainor's waist but Trainor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weddle off to one side.
Weddle shoots and misses
and Trainor counters with a solid body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weddle fails to land the takedown.

Trainor clinches up with Weddle and pushes him back against the cage.
Trainor landing knees to the head.
Trainor is pressed up against the cage. Weddle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trainor down to the mat. Trainor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Trainor. No joy for Weddle on that attempt.
Weddle is breathing heavily.
Trainor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weddle looks to land a left hand but Trainor moved out of range nicely.
Weddle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trainor swivels and escapes.

Trainor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trainor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Weddle.
Weddle managing to block the knees to the body from Trainor.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Weddle blocks it.
Trainor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Weddle in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trainor.
Weddle is trying to break the clinch but Trainor is controlling him.

Trainor successfully pulls guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Trainor kicks Weddle off and gets to his feet.
Trainor wants to clinch up but Weddle keeps it at a distance.

Trainor moves into the clinch successfully.
Trainor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trainor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Weddle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Trainor has managed to clinch.
Trainor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Weddle blocks it.
Trainor misses with a knee to the head.
Weddle can't break the clinch.
Weddle tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trainor smiles and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trainor is looking to clinch but Weddle is avoiding it.
Weddle throws a wild body kick that Trainor sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lawrence Trainor dominated that round.
That's time! Weddle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Weddle throws a looping overhand right but Trainor ducks down to avoid it.

Weddle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weddle preventing the sweep.
Weddle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Trainor wants to sweep but no luck.
Trainor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Weddle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weddle trying to control but Trainor is working from the bottom.
Weddle preventing the sweep.
Weddle throwing strikes from guard but Trainor blocks nicely.
Trainor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weddle's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weddle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trainor is aware though and is defending well.
Weddle being controlled here, momentarily.

Weddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trainor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trainor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trainor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trainor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Trainor with a nice head shot there.
Trainor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Trainor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Weddle stuffs the takedown attempt from Trainor. Trainor gets slowly back to his feet.
Trainor is looking to clinch.
Weddle throws a jab when Trainor was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Weddle.
Trainor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Weddle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Weddle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Weddle.
Trainor tries to clinch up but Weddle circles away and keeps his distance.
Trainor shoots for a double leg takedown but Weddle sprawls well. He's pushed Trainor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weddle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weddle scores with a one two! Trainor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Weddle misses with a takedown attempt
and Trainor counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trainor dives in and grabs Weddle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weddle pushes down on Trainor's head and hops out.
Wes Weddle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Trainor.
Weddle misses with a looping right.
Weddle shoots and misses
letting Trainor counter with a right hand.
Trainor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weddle looks for the body kick but Trainor saw that one coming.

Trainor forces Weddle back against the cage and clinches.
Trainor with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Trainor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Weddle clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Weddle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trainor.
Lawrence Trainor has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

Weddle fending off the submission attempt from Trainor.
Trainor is landing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Weddle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trainor.
Will Trainor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Trainor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Trainor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Trainor scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Weddle is covering up but some of the strikes from Trainor are getting through and doing damage.
Weddle tries to roll but Trainor sticks to his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weddle staying busy and making it hard for Trainor to control.
Trainor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weddle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trainor is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Trainor scores with punches from the back.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Trainor scores with a nice strike.
Weddle tries to land a body kick

and Trainor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Weddle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trainor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weddle tries to work over Trainor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trainor connects with a knee to the head.
Weddle blocks a body shot from Trainor.
Weddle tries to break free but Trainor pushes him back against the cage.
Weddle wants to get back to striking at distance but Trainor won't allow it.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trainor misses with a knee strike.
Trainor throws a knee to the head but misses.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weddle wants to control from the top but Trainor keeps moving.
Trainor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weddle manages to get himself to full guard.

Trainor stands and steps away. Weddle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Weddle looks to throw a body kick

and Trainor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Trainor lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trainor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Trainor.
Trainor blocks a body shot from Weddle.
Trainor lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trainor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weddle takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trainor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Weddle takes a knee to the side of the body.
Weddle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Weddle working hard to break the clinch.
Trainor tries a knee to the head but Weddle blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trainor obliges.
Trainor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trainor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Trainor prevents a body shot from Weddle.

Trainor lands a takedown into guard.

Trainor stands up and waves to Weddle to follow him.
Trainor lands with a kick to the temple. Weddle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Weddle misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weddle drives through with a takedown into Trainor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Weddle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trainor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Weddle!
Trainor scoring with strikes but Weddle is staying in there.
Trainor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Weddle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weddle is in a horrible position here. Trainor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trainor cracks Weddle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Trainor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trainor content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trainor breaks from Weddle's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Weddle is rocked!
Trainor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice elbow there by Trainor.
Oh Weddle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trainor loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Weddle scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Trainor land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Trainor stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lawrence Trainor!
An out of breath Lawrence Trainor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.