PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jupiter Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Tutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Jupiter Sound. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tutov's choice of entrance music: 7B - Young Winds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jones
vs
Tutov

167 cm
34
139 lbs
34 - 16 - 2

169 cm
30
144 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Mohito Fightwear

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jupiter Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Tutov is predictable there
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Tutov. Those never looked like landing.
Tutov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A good leg kick by Tutov.
We've been informed that Tutov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Tutov throws a good cross that connects.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tutov.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tutov slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tutov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tutov feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Tutov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Tutov ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
Tutov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tutov digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tutov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tutov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Tutov from controlling successfully.
Tutov advances position into side control!
Tutov throws a strike aimed at the side of Jones's head but Jones avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones stops Tutov from passing to mount.
Tutov trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
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!

Tutov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tutov swings around for an armbar but Jones sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tutov's guard.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Tutov.
Tutov will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tutov working a defensive guard here.
Jones passes into half guard.
Tutov is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Tutov is pressing down on Jones's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Tutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Tutov pulls Jones in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Jones moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tutov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Andrey Tutov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jones.
Tutov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Tutov throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Tutov.
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Tutov gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Tutov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tutov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tutov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Tutov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Tutov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tutov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tutov in his tracks.
Jones throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Tutov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
A jab from Tutov finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Tutov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tutov, right into the meat.
Jupiter Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Tutov throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tutov.
As Tutov tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Tutov manages to avoid the attempt.
Tutov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Tutov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a body kick that misses.
Tutov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones lands a nice hook to Tutov's body. Tutov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tutov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Jones blocks a head kick by Tutov.
Tutov slips under a jab.
Tutov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Tutov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tutov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tutov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tutov duly obliges.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov misses the shot to the body.
Tutov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Tutov catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Jones digs a good body shot into Tutov's ribs.
Jones scores with a nice strike.

Tutov shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tutov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has control of Tutov's left arm, preventing Tutov from doing any damage.
Tutov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutov throwing strikes but missing.
Tutov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tutov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tutov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tutov is looking to advance position but Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Andrey Tutov has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Tutov is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrey Tutov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Tutov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tutov moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tutov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Tutov tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tutov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Tutov can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Tutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Jones.

It looks like Andrey Tutov has been cut.
Jones is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Tutov misses with some punches.

Tutov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutov somewhat.
Tutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Tutov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tutov.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tutov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Tutov misses.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tutov.
Tutov circles away from the clinch attempt

so Tutov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Tutov blocks it.
Tutov is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.

Tutov manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tutov at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Tutov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tutov on the side of the head.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Tutov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Tutov settles back down.
A low kick from Jones misses

and Tutov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Tutov throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
A good leg kick by Tutov.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tutov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jones tries to clinch up but Tutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutov staying out of range there.
Tutov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tutov throws a head kick that misses.
Tutov throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses

and Tutov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tutov.
Tutov is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Tutov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jupiter Jones did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Andrey Tutov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Tutov cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tutov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tutov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Tutov throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Tutov misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Tutov misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tutov throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Tutov lands a leg kick that knocks Jones off balance momentarily.
Tutov checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Tutov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Tutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tutov tries to avoid it.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tutov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Tutov should have avoided that one.
Tutov with a jab.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tutov throws a lazy head kick
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Tutov moves his leg out of the way.
Tutov swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Tutov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones lands a knee to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tutov's defenses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tutov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a body shot.
Tutov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tutov is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Tutov lands with a right to the head.
Tutov throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Tutov back against the cage.
Tutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tutov is trying to stall.
Tutov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tutov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tutov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee calls for Tutov to work.
Tutov throws a head punch that misses.
Tutov blocks the elbow strike.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Tutov controls the action.
Jupiter Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tutov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to work over Tutov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tutov looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tutov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.

Tutov breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jones checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jupiter Jones had his way with Andrey Tutov in that round.
The cut man is working on Andrey Tutov's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jones misses with a low kick as Tutov jumps back.
Tutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tutov throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Tutov defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Tutov misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tutov throws out the jab.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tutov misses with a leg kick.
Tutov tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones misses with a hook. Tutov ducked under it nicely.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Tutov moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
As Tutov tries to get set, Jones tries to push him back and clinch up but Tutov manages to avoid the attempt.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Tutov with the counter takedown but Jones avoids it easily.
Tutov connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Jones pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tutov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tutov scores with a spinning back kick!
Tutov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones thuds a left hand into Tutov's body.
Tutov missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Tutov misses with a straight right.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tutov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tutov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Tutov ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Tutov swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tutov misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A short right from Jones.
Tutov misses with a body punch.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Tutov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
Jones seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tutov misses with a looping left.
Tutov looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Tutov misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tutov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Tutov had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of punches but Tutov moves out of range.
A jab from Tutov misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Some bone on bone action there as Tutov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tutov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body kick there by Tutov.
Jones connects with a right hand. Tutov shakes it off.
A head kick by Tutov misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Tutov misses
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Tutov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tutov lands a high kick!
Jones wants to slow Tutov down by chopping away at his legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jupiter Jones.
I think Jones 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jupiter Jones!
Jupiter Jones retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Jupiter Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.