PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilburn Cummings (ranked 8514 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Trotta (ranked 6240 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Trotta has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wilburn Cummings's chin.

Cummings
vs
Trotta

185 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wilburn Cummings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marco Trotta!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Despite the aggression on Trotta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Cummings looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trotta is trying to stand up here but Cummings is controlling him well.
Cummings thows a huge punch but Trotta dodges it nicely.
Trotta is trying to stand back up but Cummings is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trotta blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cummings.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummings missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings is taking a breather. Trotta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cummings shoots for a takedown but Trotta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Trotta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cummings shoots for a double leg takedown but Trotta sprawls well. He's pushed Cummings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilburn Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Trotta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cummings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trotta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cummings somewhat.
Cummings shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trotta pinned against the cage. Trotta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cummings has a takedown stuffed.
Trotta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trotta is fending him off so far but Cummings persists. Nope, Trotta circles away and we're back to standing.
Cummings shoots for a takedown but Trotta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cummings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilburn Cummings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cummings is breathing heavily.
Cummings shoots in and drives through. Trotta sprawls well.
Trotta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trotta wants it to stay on the feet.
Cummings shoots in but no luck this time.
Trotta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice takedown defense from Trotta. No joy for Cummings on that attempt.
Trotta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cummings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trotta dodges the punch combination from Cummings.
Cummings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trotta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cummings somewhat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummings fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cummings throws a series of punches but Trotta avoids them all with ease.
Trotta is looking for the big counter here.
Cummings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cummings shoots in for a double leg but Trotta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Cummings backs off Trotta throws a huge counter combo but Cummings manages to avoid it all.

Cummings clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cummings wants to break free but Trotta has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummings can't break the clinch.
Trotta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummings is trying to force a seperation but Trotta has the dominant position.
Trotta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trotta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cummings's efforts to push away.
Trotta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cummings gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cummings wants to get back to striking at distance but Trotta won't allow it.
Cummings looking to throw knees to the head but Trotta is blocking nicely.

Cummings manages to break the clinch.
Cummings tries for a takedown but Trotta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trotta looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cummings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trotta swivels and escapes.
Cummings moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTrotta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilburn Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two 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.
Cummings shoots in for a double leg but Trotta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trotta stuffs the takedown.
Cummings misses with a takedown attempt - Trotta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Trotta was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cummings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Cummings backs off Trotta throws a huge counter combo but Cummings manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cummings.
Trotta unleashes a big counter combination but Cummings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trotta wants it to stay on the feet.
Trotta shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cummings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trotta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cummings somewhat.
Trotta unleashes a big counter combination but Cummings bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cummings shoots in and drives through. Trotta sprawls well.
Trotta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cummings is looking to clinch.
Trotta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cummings tries to clinch but Trotta moves out of range.
Cummings looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trotta is fending him off so far but Cummings persists. Nope, Trotta circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummings dives in for a single leg takedown but Trotta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cummings wants to clinch up but Trotta keeps it at a distance.
Wilburn Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cummings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch but Trotta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cummings shoots for a double leg takedown but Trotta sprawls well. He's pushed Cummings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Trotta misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummings closes the distance and clinches up with Trotta, looking for a takedown. Cummings pushes Trotta against the cage but Trotta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Cummings backs off Trotta throws a huge counter combo but Cummings manages to avoid it all.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trotta as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Trotta 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. This is the final round!

Cummings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trotta tries to avoid it but Cummings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trotta to the ground. Trotta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cummings shoots for a double leg takedown but Trotta sprawls well. He's pushed Cummings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Trotta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Cummings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Trotta on his heels. He'll look to pass Trotta's guard now, I'm sure.
Cummings prevents Trotta from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trotta is wriggling around but Cummings manages to pass to half guard.
Trotta is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cummings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilburn Cummings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummings tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trotta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marco Trotta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cummings tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cummings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trotta swivels and escapes.
Trotta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cummings.
Cummings shoots for a double leg takedown but Trotta sprawls well. He's pushed Cummings's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cummings shoots in but Trotta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cummings misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Cummings backs off Trotta throws a huge counter combo but Cummings manages to avoid it all.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trotta leaves Cummings with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trotta raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cummings fails with the takedown.
Cummings tries to clinch up.
Cummings shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trotta but Trotta pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four 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.
Cummings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trotta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trotta throws a counter combo.
Cummings has a takedown stuffed.
Trotta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Trotta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cummings looks for a takedown but Trotta sprawls well.
Trotta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wilburn Cummings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marco Trotta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Cummings. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Trotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trotta 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Trotta!