PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smolder Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay comes to the cage accompanied by Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. On his way into the cage it seems that Nursultan Tuliegbay has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nursultan Tuliegbay seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tuliegbay
vs
Stoner

173 cm
22
160 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Smolder Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuliegbay swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoner.
Stoner shoots in but Tuliegbay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nursultan Tuliegbay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuliegbay slips a jab from Stoner.
Tuliegbay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stoner just misses with a punch to the body.
Stoner slips a jab from Tuliegbay.
A clash of legs there as Stoner blocks the low kick.
Stoner swings for the body but Tuliegbay moves out of range.
Tuliegbay tried to score with a low kick but Stoner checks it.
Tuliegbay just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tuliegbay has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner moves out of range as Tuliegbay throws a body kick.
Tuliegbay swats away the attempt to clinch by Stoner.

Stoner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stoner tries to stand but Tuliegbay is controlling his head.
Tuliegbay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tuliegbay wants to control but Stoner postures up.
The ground and pound from Stoner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Tuliegbay prevents Stoner from improving position.
Tuliegbay parries the strikes from Stoner easily there. Stoner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tuliegbay to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuliegbay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stoner working the ground and pound but Tuliegbay is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Stoner.
Stoner wants to control but Tuliegbay is keeping him busy.
Tuliegbay avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stoner.
Tuliegbay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Tuliegbay can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stoner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tuliegbay has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stoner tries to score with some ground and pound. Tuliegbay controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tuliegbay sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stoner is looking to take a break and control but Tuliegbay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tuliegbay is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stoner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Stoner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tuliegbay is trying to maintain the position but Stoner is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stoner is working for a submission of some sort.
Stoner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tuliegbay is trying to get back to full guard.
Tuliegbay is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Stoner there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tuliegbay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stoner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Smolder Stoner 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.

Tuliegbay shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoner as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Stoner. Those never looked like landing.
Stoner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuliegbay.
No luck for Tuliegbay with that takedown attempt.
Tuliegbay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoner.

Tuliegbay looking to score a takedown here. Stoner is defending well but Tuliegbay drives through and ends up in Stoner's guard.
Tuliegbay content to stall in guard here.
Tuliegbay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay passes Stoner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control from Stoner's half guard. Stoner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tuliegbay advances to half guard.
Tuliegbay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stoner is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoner won't allow Tuliegbay to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stoner!
Tuliegbay lands a couple of good shots and Stoner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stoner wants to escape the position.
Stoner looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Tuliegbay softening up his opponent with strikes here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tuliegbay is looking for the choke from the back position but Stoner is controlling his hands well.

Tuliegbay looking for the RNC.
Stoner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay throwing sloppy strikes.
Tuliegbay throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nursultan Tuliegbay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stoner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tuliegbay struggling to keep hold of the position.

Stoner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tuliegbay gets his way!
Stoner prevents Tuliegbay from getting a body triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tuliegbay slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Even with his hooks in, Tuliegbay manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Tuliegbay missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nursultan Tuliegbay dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Tuliegbay thows a body shot but no joy.

Stoner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tuliegbay's half guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control here.
Tuliegbay tries to get to full guard but Stoner has control of the leg.

Tuliegbay is defending against the submission attempts here by Stoner.
Tuliegbay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoner is trying to control. Tuliegbay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tuliegbay gets full guard.
Tuliegbay trying to keep a closed guard but Stoner is proving a slippery customer.
Stoner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tuliegbay is trying to control the position but Stoner postures up.
Tuliegbay looking for a sweep. Not yet Tuliegbay, not yet.
Stoner wants to control from the top but Tuliegbay keeps moving.
Stoner controlling from the top position.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Smolder Stoner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tuliegbay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Stoner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tuliegbay loads up on a big right hand but Stoner slips the punch.
Tuliegbay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoner moves away.
Stoner wants to clinch up but Tuliegbay keeps it at a distance.
Tuliegbay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stoner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tuliegbay to the mat! Tuliegbay manages to get full guard.

Tuliegbay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stoner is aware though and is defending well.

Tuliegbay is looking for a triangle but Stoner pushes his legs off easily.

Tuliegbay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Stoner from controlling successfully.
Stoner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoner wants to control from the top but Tuliegbay keeps moving.
Stoner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Smolder Stoner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tuliegbay. Stoner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tuliegbay throws a big shot that misses.
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!
Tuliegbay keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stoner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay misses with a straight right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smolder Stoner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stoner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smolder Stoner!
A very excited looking Smolder Stoner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.