PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 2622 p4p, 3636 weight class) and David Otunga (ranked 136 p4p, 185 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shoenfeld
vs
Otunga

166 cm
25
142
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
141
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Otunga!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Otunga. No joy for Shoenfeld on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Otunga.

Otunga drives through with a takedown into Shoenfeld's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shoenfeld has control of Otunga's left arm, preventing Otunga from doing any damage.
Otunga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Shoenfeld looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Otunga passes into half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Otunga is controlling well.
Otunga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Otunga is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otunga passes to full mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Shoenfeld's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Shoenfeld is squirming around, avoiding Otunga's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld is desperately trying to improve his position but Otunga has a good base and remains in mount.
Otunga wants to control the pace but Shoenfeld is squirming around nicely.
Shoenfeld is in all sorts of trouble here.

Otunga working for a submission but Shoenfeld is keeping him at bay.
Shoenfeld is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard but Otunga has mounted him!
Shoenfeld is squirming around, avoiding Otunga's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Shoenfeld trying to control but Otunga is working from the bottom.
Shoenfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shoenfeld postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Otunga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Shoenfeld can't keep his opponent in guard - Otunga advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Otunga lands strikes from half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to improve his position.
Otunga wants to take a breather but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Otunga prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld keeping hold of Otunga's head, controlling as best he can.
Shoenfeld wants to improve his position but Otunga is controlling well.
Otunga wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld taking some punishment here, with Otunga in his half guard.
Shoenfeld manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Otunga is one step ahead there.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Otunga tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Otunga dominated that round.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Otunga tries to clinch up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Shoenfeld enables Otunga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shoenfeld manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Otunga postures up.
Otunga trying to control but Shoenfeld is working from the bottom.
Otunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Otunga's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Otunga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Otunga has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
Otunga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Otunga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Otunga is posturing up here but Shoenfeld has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Otunga tries to roll out but it's too tight and Otunga has to tap! Slick submission there by Shoenfeld!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brett Shoenfeld!