PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Tulirinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Stifler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tulirinta comes into the arena with Aphrodite - Ganja Man blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tulirinta
vs
Stifler

183 cm
18
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Tulirinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Stifler!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stifler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steven Stifler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stifler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tulirinta blocks the body kick.
Tulirinta walks into a stiff left hand from Stifler.

It looks like Marcus Tulirinta has been cut.
Tulirinta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Tulirinta scores with a takedown into Stifler's guard.
Tulirinta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stifler is looking to stand up but Tulirinta isn't so interested in that idea.
Tulirinta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tulirinta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Stifler keeping moving, preventing Tulirinta from controlling successfully.
Tulirinta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stifler is keeping the position for now.
Tulirinta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stifler's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta is keen to just control but Stifler is a slippery customer.

Tulirinta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stifler sees it coming and defends easily.
Tulirinta trying to control the pace.
Tulirinta uses his free foot to push down on Stifler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stifler.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stifler has given up his back here. Will Tulirinta look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Stifler holding both Tulirinta 's hands and preventing any damage.

Tulirinta looking to break Stifler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stifler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tulirinta will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stifler wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tulirinta tries to get the hooks in deep but Stifler pushed the leg off.
Stifler trying to get back to his feet but Tulirinta is in full control for now.

Tulirinta is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Stifler has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta wants to control but Stifler is keeping busy.
Tulirinta throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Stifler!

Tulirinta is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tulirinta is breathing heavily.

Tulirinta is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stifler looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Tulirinta working for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta is looking to control Stifler but Stifler is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stifler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tulirinta off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Stifler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Tulirinta.
Stifler is trying to get back to his feet but Tulirinta has full control of the position and if anything, Stifler has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Tulirinta has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Stifler has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Stifler fending off the submission attempt from Tulirinta.
Stifler is trying to get back to his feet but Tulirinta has full control of the position and if anything, Stifler has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Tulirinta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Tulirinta's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Stifler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulirinta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stifler misses with a head kick.
Stifler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tulirinta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stifler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stifler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No joy there for Stifler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stifler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulirinta dodges the punch combination from Stifler.
A combination from Stifler does no damage.
Stifler misses with a double jab.

Tulirinta closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tulirinta lands in his opponent's guard.
Stifler is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tulirinta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tulirinta trying to control but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Tulirinta stands and throws Stifler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tulirinta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stifler keeps working.
Stifler is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tulirinta trying to control the action but Stifler is working from the bottom.
Tulirinta is really struggling to control Stifler but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stifler wants to clinch.
Tulirinta slips a jab and a cross from Stifler.
Steven Stifler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stifler misses with a wild combination.
Stifler misses with a hook. Tulirinta ducked under it nicely.

Tulirinta scores with a takedown into Stifler's guard.
Tulirinta stands and throws Stifler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tulirinta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stifler keeps working.
Tulirinta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Stifler!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tulirinta throwing strikes here but Stifler is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tulirinta works his way to his opponent's back.

Tulirinta is cranking Stifler's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Stifler! He's tightened the choke and Stifler is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcus Tulirinta!