PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domink Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Odafin Tutuola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tutuola
vs
Stansbury

185 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

164 cm
26
173 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Domink Stansbury!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stansbury tries to close the distance and clinch but Tutuola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Domink Stansbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutuola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tutuola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stansbury checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tutuola. No joy for Stansbury on that attempt.
Tutuola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Stansbury gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stansbury keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Tutuola wanted to stand there but Stansbury had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutuola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola throws a big right hand that misses.
Tutuola wants to stand but Stansbury is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tutuola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tutuola is looking to work some ground and pound but Stansbury has wrist control.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutuola.
Stansbury trying to keep a closed guard but Tutuola is proving a slippery customer.
Tutuola won't allow Stansbury to sweep him here.
Tutuola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stansbury's guard.
Stansbury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tutuola moves out of range as Stansbury throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stansbury swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Stansbury manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tutuola on his heels. He'll look to pass Tutuola's guard now, I'm sure.
Stansbury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tutuola is looking to stand up but Stansbury isn't so interested in that idea.

Tutuola pushes Stansbury off and scrambles back to his feet.

Tutuola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tutuola wants to stand but Stansbury is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tutuola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stansbury prevents Tutuola from improving position.
Tutuola tries to get to his feet but Stansbury is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Tutuola in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stansbury has a closed guard, preventing Tutuola from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odafin Tutuola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stansbury with a poor takedown
and Tutuola counters with a nice body kick.
Stansbury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stansbury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tutuola circles away.
Tutuola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stansbury shoots in looking for a takedown. Tutuola tries to sprawl out of it but Stansbury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tutuola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domink Stansbury.
Tutuola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tutuola.

Stansbury shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stansbury showed some decent athleticism there.
Stansbury works his foot free and advances to mount.
Odafin Tutuola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola is in a horrible position here. Stansbury smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stansbury thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stansbury lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stansbury cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tutuola is in a horrible position here. Stansbury smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tutuola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury misses with some ground and pound and Tutuola recovers position to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutuola tries to roll over but Stansbury keeps him under control.
Stansbury trying to control the action but Tutuola is working from the bottom.

Stansbury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stansbury not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury looks to land a strike but Tutuola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stansbury tries to free his leg and advance position but Tutuola is retaining full guard.
Stansbury works over Tutuola with some ground and pound from guard.
Stansbury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stansbury looking to sit in guard and control but Tutuola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tutuola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola landing some decent shots from guard.
Stansbury wants to sweep but no luck.
Tutuola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stansbury's guard.
Tutuola tries to free his leg and advance position but Stansbury is retaining full guard.
Tutuola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola trying to control the position from guard on top but Stansbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stansbury has control of Tutuola's left arm, preventing Tutuola from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domink Stansbury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stansbury moves into the clinch.
Stansbury is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tutuola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tutuola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tutuola throws a front kick that sends Stansbury stumbling back into the cage.
Stansbury with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tutuola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stansbury's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tutuola stands up from Stansbury's guard - Tutuola perhaps looking for a knockout.

A jab-cross combination lands for Tutuola and sends Stansbury crashing to the mat! Tutuola follows him down to the mat - Stansbury regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Domink Stansbury has been cut.
Stansbury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tutuola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stansbury's head.
Tutuola tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stansbury controls his leg.
Stansbury regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tutuola.
Tutuola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tutuola wants to stand but Stansbury is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stansbury managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Tutuola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tutuola passes into half guard.
Tutuola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury tries to get to full guard but Tutuola has control of the leg.

Tutuola wants to work for an arm triangle but Stansbury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tutuola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tutuola looks to land a strike but Stansbury avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stansbury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stansbury pulls Tutuola in to control the position.
Tutuola wants to stand and escape but instead Stansbury has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stansbury is nestled in close to Tutuola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stansbury prevents Tutuola from improving his position.
Stansbury stalling away here and it's allowed Tutuola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stansbury tries to free his leg and advance position but Tutuola is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stansbury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tutuola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stansbury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odafin Tutuola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tutuola has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odafin Tutuola!