PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by TNT. Tutov has chosen 7B - Young Winds as his entrance music. Andrey Tutov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Washington
vs
Tutov

169 cm
31
145 lbs
22 - 12 - 2

169 cm
28
144 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington throws a chopping leg kick but Tutov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tutovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington lands a two punch combo.
Tutov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.

Tutov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Washington stays in close to Tutov's body and controls the position.
Washington postures up in Tutov's guard and throws a big left but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutov keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $500 fee) inform us that Tutov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tutov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tutov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Tutov.
Tutov scores with a nice strike.
Washington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tutov tried to score with a low kick but Washington checks it.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Washington connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washington lands with a nice body punch.
Tutov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Tutov's belly button to the back.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tutov counters with a nice body shot.
Washington lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tutov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Washington moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Washington is defended easily by Tutov.
A jab from Washington finds it's way through Tutov's defenses.
Washington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Tutov's shoulder, as Tutov tries to avoid the shot.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov works the jab nicely.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tutov in his tracks.
Tutov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Washington throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Washington slips a jab from Tutov.
Washington avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tutov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Washington's head.
Tutov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Washington rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington dives in for a single leg takedown but Tutov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tutov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Tutov.
Washington thows a body kick. Tutov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tutov dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Tutov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tutov throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington feinted with a counter takedown.
Tutov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Washington lands a head shot.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Washington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tutov was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Washington avoids them all with ease.
Washington half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington throws a sloppy head kick and Tutov moves out of range easily.
Tutov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Washington blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samuel Washington will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A big left from Washington misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tutov! But no joy.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tutov's waist but Tutov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tutov.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov lands with a good body shot.
Washington is looking to score with low kicks.
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Tutov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Washington throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington throws a wild body kick that Tutov sees coming a mile off.
Tutov just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov slips under a jab from Washington.
Washington throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Washington misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tutov throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Tutov moves out of range of the body kick.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington pushes Tutov away with a front kick.
Washington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Washington attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Washington tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tutov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Washington in his tracks.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Washington.
Washington slips a straight right by Tutov.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
Washington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tutov tries a quick counter leg kick but Washington is wise to it.
Tutov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tutov.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Washington catches Tutov right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Washington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Washington connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Washington avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Washington misses.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Washington takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tutov digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Washington lands a leg kick that knocks Tutov off balance momentarily.
Andrey Tutov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tutov lands a head kick. Washington smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Washington looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.

Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tutov actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov is trying to get back to full guard.
Tutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Washington wants to take a breather but Tutov is having none of it.
Tutov wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
Tutov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tutov.
Tutov wants to sweep here but Washington controlling him for the moment.
Washington trying to control but Tutov is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Washington misses with a straight right.
Washington moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
Tutov throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Good shot there by Tutov.
Tutov blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington cracks Tutov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tutov throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Some wild striking there from Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington moves out of range as Tutov strikes.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Tutov.
Tutov looks to land a right hand but Washington moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Tutov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Washington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Washington throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tutov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Washington.
Tutov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov drops his hands momentarily and Washington takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington fakes the leg kick and cracks Tutov in the body.
Nice defenses there by Tutov.
Tutov throws a front kick that sends Washington stumbling back into the cage.
Washington swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tutov throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Washington blocks a head kick by Tutov.
Washington appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Washington.
Washington attempts a counter takedown but Tutov avoids it well and moves away.
Tutov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Washington manages to avoid it.
Tutov looks for the body kick but Washington saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Tutov. That snapped Washington's head back.
Tutov wants to slow Washington down by chopping away at his legs.
Tutov moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington avoids the body shot from Tutov.
Washington throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Washington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tutov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Washington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tutov in his tracks.
Washington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Washington scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tutov doesn't seem bothered though.
Washington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tutov.
A jab lands there for Washington.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Washington dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov slips a straight right by Washington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Washington just misses with a punch to the body.
Washington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tutov staying out of range there.
Washington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tutov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Tutov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Washington cracks a nice hook into Tutov's ribs.
Tutov misses with a wild combination.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Tutov lands a high kick!
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andrey Tutov.
I think Tutov 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
A very excited looking Andrey Tutov 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.