PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rihanna - So Hard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tutuola
vs
Adams

185 cm
36
185 lbs
19 - 22 - 0

170 cm
38
187 lbs
12 - 21 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 19 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a double jab.
Tutuola throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Adams throws a series of punches but Tutuola moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Tutuola on that attempt.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams throws a right and a left that Tutuola avoids nicely.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Tutuola ducks down to avoid it.
Adams scores with a one two! Tutuola had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Odafin Tutuola has been cut.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tutuola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick
and Tutuola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams thows a body kick. Tutuola tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tutuola counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tutuola scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutuola stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
Adams is not content to let Tutuola control the position.

Tutuola postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Adams to stand up.
Adams misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tutuola.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odafin Tutuola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams misses with a combination
and Tutuola counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams misses with a body kick.
Tim Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams stalks Tutuola and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tutuola's face. Tutuola staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a series of punches but Tutuola avoids them all with ease.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tutuola as he avoids it easily.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tutuola counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tutuola.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tutuola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tutuola wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Tutuola avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola misses with a knee to the head.

Tutuola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tutuola as he avoids it easily.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams wants to clinch up but Tutuola keeps it at a distance.

Adams has managed to clinch.

Tutuola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Adams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tutuola's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tutuola's head.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Tutuola is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tutuola defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams thows a huge punch but Tutuola dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tutuola looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Odafin Tutuola's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tutuola stalks Adams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adams's face. Adams staggers backwards, shaken.
Adams is looking to clinch but Tutuola is avoiding it.
Tutuola walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adams throws a right and a left that Tutuola avoids nicely.
Adams fakes the leg kick and cracks Tutuola in the body.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Tutuola saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutuola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Tutuola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Tutuola sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Tutuola looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is trying to break free.
Tutuola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tutuola tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.

Tutuola breaks the clinch.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutuola.

Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Tutuola manages to break the clinch.
Adams looks to land a combination but Tutuola avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tutuola throws a good cross that connects.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Tutuola.
Tutuola throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Adams darts in and clinches Tutuola up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutuola is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Tutuola into the cage.
Tutuola is trying to break free.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Tutuola counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tutuola dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Tutuola's head and hops out.

Adams has managed to clinch.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Adams gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tutuola to regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams stops Tutuola from standing up.
Adams cracks Tutuola with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tutuola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adams preventing the sweep.

Tutuola uses the cage to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams throws a series of punches but Tutuola moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Odafin Tutuola's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Tutuola. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Adams throws a right and a left that Tutuola avoids nicely.
Tutuola is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tutuola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tutuola misses with a double jab.
Adams dives in and grabs Tutuola's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Some wild striking there from Tutuola.
Adams tries to clinch but Tutuola is having none of it.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Tutuola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutuola is just out of range.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Adams clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tutuola pinned against the cage. Tutuola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tutuola moves into the clinch.

Tutuola breaks from the clinch.
Tutuola ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Tutuola throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Tutuola counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tutuola tries to avoid it but Adams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tutuola to the ground. Tutuola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Tutuola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tutuola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Tutuola throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tutuola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odafin Tutuola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tutuola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries for a takedown but Tutuola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Tutuola as he checks the leg kick.

Tutuola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tutuola is working Adams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adams trying to remain calm as Tutuola controls from the top position.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Tutuola scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutuola wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams pushes Tutuola off looking to stand but Tutuola dives back in and keeps control.
Adams is not content to let Tutuola control the position.

Tutuola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Tutuola has control of the leg.
Odafin Tutuola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Odafin Tutuola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Tutuola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tutuola.

And that's the end of the fight!
Odafin Tutuola showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Adams!
Tim Adams managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Das Labor, into his post fight interview.