PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enele Tuilagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Quisenberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enele Tuilagi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tuilagi
vs
Quisenberry

190 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enele Tuilagi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Quisenberry!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quisenberry dives in and scores a takedown into Tuilagi's guard.
Quisenberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tuilagi looking to control.
Quisenberry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quisenberry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position but Quisenberry postures up.

Enele Tuilagi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Quisenberry looks for a takedown but Tuilagi sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quisenberry shoots in but Tuilagi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tuilagi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Quisenberry tries to avoid it but Tuilagi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Quisenberry to the ground. Quisenberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quisenberry shoots in for a double leg but Tuilagi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Enele Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Quisenberry.
Tuilagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Quisenberry circles away.
Tuilagi tries to clinch but Quisenberry moves away

so Quisenberry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Quisenberry looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quisenberry throwing strikes but missing.
Quisenberry preventing the sweep.
Quisenberry's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quisenberry wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tuilagi moves in looking to clinch but Quisenberry pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi closes the distance but Quisenberry moves to the side

and Quisenberry counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tuilagi!

Quisenberry has control of Tuilagi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tuilagi regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tuilagi blocking the ground and pound.
Quisenberry punishing his opponent with strikes.

Quisenberry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Quisenberry looking to ground and pound but Tuilagi is blocking nicely.
Tuilagi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quisenberry on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Quisenberry with the ground and pound from mount.
Tuilagi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quisenberry lands a big elbow.
Quisenberry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Quisenberry lands a nice shot to the head.
Quisenberry controlling from mount.
Quisenberry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Quisenberry landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Quisenberry dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Quisenberry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Quisenberry looks for a takedown but Tuilagi sprawls well.
Tuilagi is looking to clinch but Quisenberry is avoiding it.
Quisenberry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quisenberry keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuilagi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quisenberry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuilagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Enele Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Quisenberry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quisenberry shoots in for a takedown but Tuilagi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Enele Tuilagi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quisenberry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tuilagi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Quisenberry somewhat.
Quisenberry is breathing heavily.
Quisenberry keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tuilagi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuilagi fails with the takedown

and Quisenberry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tuilagi won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to get back to his feet but Quisenberry drags him back down.

Quisenberry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuilagi has escaped the position, nice work there.

Quisenberry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Quisenberry seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Quisenberry scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi wants to control but Quisenberry postures up.
Quisenberry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tuilagi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tuilagi misses with a head shot. Quisenberry uses the momentum to regain guard.
Quisenberry keeping moving, preventing Tuilagi from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Enele Tuilagi has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tuilagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Quisenberry circles away.
Tuilagi doesn't manage to clinch there - Quisenberry circles away.
Tuilagi moves to clinch but Quisenberry breaks away

and Quisenberry counters with a shoot takedown. Tuilagi fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quisenberry with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quisenberry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quisenberry wants to control from the top but Tuilagi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Quisenberry 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tuilagi wants to clinch up but Quisenberry keeps it at a distance.
Tuilagi tries to clinch up.
Tuilagi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tuilagi wants it to stay on the feet.
Tuilagi tries to clinch up but Quisenberry circles away and keeps his distance.
Tuilagi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quisenberry keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuilagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quisenberry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Enele Tuilagi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Quisenberry.
Quisenberry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tuilagi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quisenberry swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuilagi.
Quisenberry swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuilagi.
Quisenberry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tuilagi throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuilagi tries to clinch but Quisenberry moves away

and Quisenberry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tuilagi is trying to control the position but Quisenberry postures up.
Javier Quisenberry is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Quisenberry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tuilagi working a defensive guard here.
Quisenberry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Quisenberry drops back looking for a leg! Tuilagi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tuilagi manages to kick Quisenberry off! Quisenberry jumps back into Tuilagi's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quisenberry pushing down on Tuilagi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Quisenberry trying to control the pace.

Quisenberry is working for a kimura but Tuilagi is defending it quite comfortably.
Quisenberry controlling the action here.
Enele Tuilagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quisenberry prevents Tuilagi from improving his position.
Quisenberry controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Quisenberry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Quisenberry 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Quisenberry!