PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gawain Lot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lot's entrance music is Game of Thrones. A fine choice. Echart Tolle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lot
vs
Tolle

180 cm
27
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
182 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Pirates Powder
Fight Night Nutrition

Fight Night Nutrition
Red Hand Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gawain Lot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lot.

Lot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tolle is not content to let Lot control the position.
Lot throws a strike but Tolle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lot throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolle keeping full guard, as Lot tries to pass.
Tolle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lot's guard.
Lot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tolle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lot is keeping the position for now.
Tolle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle won't allow Lot to sweep him here.
Tolle throwing strikes but missing.
Tolle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lot is pulling down on Tolle's head to control his posture.
Lot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolle's guard.
Tolle is adopting a defensive guard.
Lot looking to sit in guard and control but Tolle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lot keeping full guard, as Tolle tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle throws a strike but Lot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tolle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tolle has his foot on Lot's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lot works his way back into a safe position though.
Lot with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lot lands a couple of digs.
Lot chips away with some ground and pound.

Tolle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lot defends it easily.
Tolle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lot throwing strikes but missing.
Tolle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lot.
Lot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lot chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lot throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolle trying to keep a closed guard but Lot is proving a slippery customer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lot stopping the sweep attempt from Tolle.
Lot scoring with some ground and pound.
Tolle tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lot wants to control but Tolle is keeping him busy.
Tolle manages to get back to half guard.
Tolle is trying to control but can't.
Lot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lot thows a huge punch but Tolle dodges it nicely.
Lot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tolle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot throws a big elbow that misses.
Lot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lot is stalling in the full guard.
Lot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolle is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot pulls Tolle in close to prevent any damage.
Tolle throws a big elbow that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolle throwing strikes from guard but Lot blocks nicely.
Tolle throwing strikes from guard but Lot blocks nicely.
Lot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tolle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lot 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.
Tolle stands up over Lot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tolle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tolle throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolle throws an elbow that misses. Lot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tolle's guard. Nice move by Lot!
Tolle has control of Lot's left arm, preventing Lot from doing any damage.
Lot tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolle is retaining full guard.
Tolle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lot is one step ahead there.
Lot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tolle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lot stands and throws Tolle's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot working the ground and pound but Tolle is defending the strikes.
Lot misses with the ground and pound.
Lot landing a few strikes.
Lot working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Tolle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Lot is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tolle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lot controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tolle staying out of range there.

Lot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lot tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lot postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Tolle manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lot's best efforts.
Tolle is pressing down on Lot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tolle keeping moving, preventing Lot from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tolle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lot manages to get himself to full guard.
Tolle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tolle throwing strikes but missing.
Tolle throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tolle postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle throws a big right hand that misses.
Tolle throws a big elbow that misses.
Lot wants to sweep but no luck.
Tolle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lot lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tolle!
Poor strikes thrown by Lot there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Tolle is in all sorts of trouble here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tolle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle tries to hold on but Lot postures up.
Tolle avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lot.
Lot throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tolle because Lot loaded up on that one.
Tolle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lot with shots to the head and body - Tolle looks very uncomfortable down there.

Lot jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tolle is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tolle and Lot has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tolle manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lot.
Tolle trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Lot.
Tolle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tolle is looking to control Lot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tolle avoid being mounted?
Tolle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tolle wants to sweep but no luck.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tolle is keeping the position for now.
Lot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lot is in close to Tolle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tolle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tolle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lot's guard.
Lot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gawain Lot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tolle tries to free his leg and advance position but Lot is retaining full guard.
Lot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lot performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tolle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolle trying to keep a closed guard but Lot is proving a slippery customer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lot wants to pass the guard but Tolle is keeping the position.
Tolle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lot throws a big right hand that misses.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot wants to control from the top but Tolle keeps moving.
Tolle 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tolle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lot throwing strikes from guard but Tolle blocks nicely.
Lot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tolle trying to control the position.
Lot engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lot passes into half guard.
Lot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tolle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lot is looking to take a break and control but Tolle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolle's head.
Tolle is looking to control Lot's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tolle avoid being mounted?
Lot working over Tolle with some ground and pound. Tolle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lot throws a strike but Tolle avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Tolle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gawain Lot dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Tolle slips a straight right by Lot.
Lot throws a right hand that misses
and Tolle counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Lot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tolle's guard.
Tolle wants to sweep but no luck.
Lot trying to control but Tolle is working from the bottom.
Lot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tolle keeping moving, preventing Lot from controlling successfully.
Tolle trying to keep a closed guard but Lot is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tolle prevents Lot from getting the reversal.
Tolle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tolle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lot is looking to get to half guard.
Tolle throws some wild stikes that Lot manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lot is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lot avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tolle.
Lot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tolle raining down shots from the mount!

Lot is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Lot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolle with good strikes from the mount here!
Lot wants to control but Tolle is having none of it.
Lot can't escape the position.
Tolle cracks Lot with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Echart Tolle!
Echart Tolle is the new welterweight champion!
Echart Tolle took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank you for my belt!!!! Now that I'm champ known that I'm not going to lose and that the 205lbers should watch there backs because I want that belt two. I'll fight anyone anytime any day I'm the best 170 lbs fighter to walk the planet'.