PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Tomlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Tomlinson
vs
Stanfield

190 cm
23
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adrian Tomlinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Stanfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomlinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stanfield.
Tomlinson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomlinson scores with a nice right hand.
Tomlinson avoids the head kick by Stanfield.
Tomlinson lands a head shot.

Stanfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Stanfield working for a guillotine from mount but Tomlinson is in no mood to give up.

Stanfield looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Stanfield wants to control but instead Tomlinson manages to regain half guard.
Tomlinson wants to get back to his feet.
Stanfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomlinson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tomlinson trying to control but Stanfield postures up.
Tomlinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tomlinson is looking to escape.
Stanfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomlinson defending well though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stanfield shoots for a takedown but Tomlinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tomlinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stanfield looks gassed!
Tomlinson digs a good body shot into Stanfield's ribs.
Tomlinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tomlinson with a nice cross.
Tomlinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tomlinson.
Tomlinson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomlinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Tomlinson.
Stanfield ducks right into an uppercut from Tomlinson.

It looks like Marlo Stanfield has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tomlinson steps into range and cracks Stanfield with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Stanfield flops backwards and Tomlinson dives into his guard looking to finish!

Stanfield is rocked!
Stanfield keeping full guard, as Tomlinson tries to pass.
Tomlinson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tomlinson preventing the sweep.
Tomlinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Stanfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomlinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomlinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stanfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tomlinson is looking to stand up but Stanfield won't let him.
Tomlinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stanfield on the ground.
Tomlinson wants to pass the guard but Stanfield is keeping the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tomlinson cracks a nice hook into Stanfield's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stanfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomlinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tomlinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tomlinson connects with a right hand. Stanfield shakes it off.
Stanfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tomlinson to score with a decent uppercut.
Stanfield needs to keep his hands up - Tomlinson had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tomlinson stuns Stanfield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tomlinson throws a combination. Stanfield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanfield takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson throws a shot to the body.
Tomlinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tomlinson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stanfield's head backwards.
Jab from Tomlinson.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomlinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tomlinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stanfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomlinson finish him?
Tomlinson lands with a straight right. Stanfield didn't see that one coming.
Stanfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stanfield seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Nice combo by Tomlinson! Oh, that's hurt him - Stanfield falls to the canvas and Tomlinson follows him into side control.

Tomlinson stands up.
Tomlinson with a jab.
Tomlinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomlinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jab by Tomlinson.
Tomlinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomlinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tomlinson connects with the punch.
Tomlinson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomlinson throws a series of strikes that have Stanfield backpedaling.
Tomlinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stanfield backs up against the cage.
Stanfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Tomlinson throws a left that rocks Stanfield and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Tomlinson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Stanfield regain composure!

Tomlinson stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Tomlinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tomlinson cracks Stanfield with a good jab.
Tomlinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Stanfield shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tomlinson is trying to defend but Stanfield finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tomlinson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stanfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomlinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stanfield!
Tomlinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanfield wants to hold on but Tomlinson pushes him away.
Tomlinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?
Stanfield is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomlinson trying to control but Stanfield is having none of it.
Stanfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stanfield tries to roll over but Tomlinson keeps him under control.
Tomlinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tomlinson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Stanfield is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tomlinson pulls his head out easily.

Tomlinson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stanfield to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson punishes Stanfield's body with a nice straight punch.
Tomlinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tomlinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tomlinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tomlinson scores with a one two! Stanfield had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tomlinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Tomlinson sizes up Stanfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tomlinson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tomlinson scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Tomlinson.
Adrian Tomlinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stanfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tomlinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Tomlinson works over Stanfield's head and body with a nice combination.
Stanfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomlinson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tomlinson duly obliges.
Tomlinson lands with a straight right. Stanfield didn't see that one coming.
Tomlinson jabs at Stanfield's body.
Tomlinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stanfield doesn't seem bothered though.

Stanfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Stanfield wants to control but Tomlinson is keeping him busy.
Tomlinson is looking to escape.
Tomlinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stanfield is working away from the top position though.

Stanfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Stanfield is trying to control. Tomlinson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stanfield is looking to advance position but Tomlinson won't allow it.
Tomlinson keeping hold of Stanfield's head, controlling as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stanfield misses with a body kick.
Stanfield tries to clinch there but Tomlinson circles away.
Tomlinson works Stanfield's body with a nice hook.
Tomlinson lands with a nice combination. Stanfield backs away looking to recover.
Tomlinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stanfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson lands an overhand right.
Tomlinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomlinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanfield's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomlinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tomlinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Stanfield should have avoided that one.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tomlinson cracks Stanfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Tomlinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marlo Stanfield's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Stanfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adrian Tomlinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tomlinson scores with a nice strike.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.

Stanfield shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stanfield was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tomlinson is trying to escape the mount.

Stanfield looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tomlinson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tomlinson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tomlinson is looking to escape.
Stanfield wants to pass the guard but Tomlinson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tomlinson trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tomlinson is trying to stand back up but Stanfield is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stanfield works his way into full mount!
Tomlinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Stanfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Tomlinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Stanfield sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tomlinson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Tomlinson tries to control Stanfield's body but Stanfield pushes him off. Tomlinson squirms to his side and now Stanfield has his back!

Stanfield looking for the choke but no joy.
Tomlinson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stanfield's guard. Nice work there by Tomlinson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Tomlinson won't allow Stanfield to get back to his feet.

Stanfield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tomlinson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stanfield.

Tomlinson decides to stand back up. Tomlinson steps back and let's Stanfield get back to his feet.
Stanfield takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tomlinson scores with a nice right hand.
Tomlinson lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Stanfield with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomlinson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomlinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch lands to the side of Stanfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tomlinson works Stanfield's body with a nice hook.
Tomlinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stanfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice takedown defense from Tomlinson. No joy for Stanfield on that attempt.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomlinson lands a jab to Stanfield's midsection.
Tomlinson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Tomlinson duly obliges.
Tomlinson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stanfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tomlinson's waist but Tomlinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stanfield off to one side.
Adrian Tomlinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlo Stanfield.
A nice combination there by Tomlinson.
Adrian Tomlinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomlinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stanfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adrian Tomlinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tomlinson lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tomlinson.
Stanfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomlinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stanfield on the side of the head.
Tomlinson lands an overhand right.
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marlo Stanfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tomlinson stalks Stanfield and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stanfield's face. Stanfield staggers backwards, shaken.
Tomlinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stanfield's head.
Nice jab there from Tomlinson.
Tomlinson digs a good body shot into Stanfield's ribs.
Tomlinson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tomlinson lands with a shot to the body.
Tomlinson scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from Tomlinson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tomlinson scores with the left hand. Stanfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanfield gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tomlinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Tomlinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tomlinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Tomlinson!