PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samurai Oceans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Stubblefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otis Stubblefield has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Oceans
vs
Stubblefield

175 cm
22
257 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
284 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samurai Oceans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otis Stubblefield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oceans tries to keep at a distance but Stubblefield has taken the fight into the clinch.

Oceans is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stubblefield is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oceans to the mat. Oceans regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stubblefield throwing strikes from guard but Oceans blocks nicely.
Oceans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stubblefield with a nice head shot there.
Stubblefield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oceans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Stubblefield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stubblefield works over Oceans with some ground and pound from guard.
Stubblefield looking to pass the guard.
Oceans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubblefield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stubblefield throws a big right hand that misses.
Stubblefield trying to control the position from guard on top but Oceans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stubblefield stands and throws Oceans's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stubblefield is trying to ground and pound but Oceans uses the momentary lack of control by Stubblefield to regain half guard.
Oceans wants to get back to full guard.
Stubblefield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oceans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stubblefield is working away from the top position though.
Stubblefield throwing shots but Oceans is blocking nicely.
Stubblefield has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stubblefield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Stubblefield avoids the attempt from Oceans to control.
Oceans is squirming around, avoiding Stubblefield's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stubblefield is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Oceans can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Stubblefield.
Stubblefield throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stubblefield with a couple of short strikes.
Stubblefield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stubblefield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oceans regains half guard.
Oceans blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stubblefield.
Oceans tries to roll over but Stubblefield keeps him under control.
Stubblefield throwing shots but Oceans is blocking nicely.
Oceans knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stubblefield on the ground.
Stubblefield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stubblefield tries to pass to full mount but Oceans defends it.
Stubblefield works his way into full mount!
Oceans is squirming around, avoiding Stubblefield's attempts to control the action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stubblefield cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Stubblefield there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Stubblefield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stubblefield trying to control but Oceans is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otis Stubblefield dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stubblefield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Oceans pushes Stubblefield up against the cage in a clinch.
Oceans stalling in the clinch but Stubblefield improves position.
Stubblefield just leaning against Oceans, taking a breather.
Stubblefield has Oceans pressed against the cage, preventing Oceans from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stubblefield looking for a takedown.
Stubblefield lands an elbow just above Oceans 's eye.
Stubblefield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oceans.
Stubblefield content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oceans trying to stall but Stubblefield improves his position.
Oceans seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Stubblefield is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Stubblefield fails to pull guard.
Oceans digs a right hand into Stubblefield's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stubblefield's gas tank.
Oceans misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stubblefield.
Nice elbow from Stubblefield.

It looks like Samurai Oceans has been cut.
Stubblefield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Oceans dodges an elbow strike from Stubblefield.
Stubblefield lands an elbow inside that Oceans shrugs off.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oceans takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stubblefield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Oceans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Samurai Oceans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otis Stubblefield.
Stubblefield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oceans stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oceans seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stubblefield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oceans controlling the action here for a moment.
Oceans looking to slow down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Samurai Oceans.
Stubblefield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oceans circles away from the clinch attempt

and Oceans moves into the clinch.
Oceans avoids a wild elbow strike from Stubblefield.
Stubblefield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stubblefield misses with an elbow over the top.
Stubblefield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oceans is looking to break free of the clinch but Stubblefield has double underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Stubblefield.
Oceans avoids a wild elbow strike from Stubblefield.
Stubblefield throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stubblefield tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oceans blocks an elbow strike.
Oceans tries to circle away but Stubblefield has him pinned against the cage.
Stubblefield leaning his opponent against the cage.

Stubblefield successfully pulls guard.
Oceans wants to control from the top but Stubblefield keeps moving.
Oceans trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oceans stopping the sweep attempt from Stubblefield.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stubblefield working a defensive guard here.

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.
Oceans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stubblefield pulls Oceans in close to prevent any damage.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oceans tries to clinch but Stubblefield moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Stubblefield moves into the clinch.
Stubblefield misses with an elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Otis Stubblefield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Samurai Oceans's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Oceans fails with a takedown attempt.
Stubblefield swings for the body but Oceans moves out of range.

Stubblefield forces Oceans back against the cage and clinches.
Stubblefield lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Stubblefield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oceans clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Oceans covering up well and avoiding damage.
Oceans covering up well under a series of strikes from Stubblefield.
Stubblefield lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Stubblefield gets his hands free as Oceans looks to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stubblefield is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Oceans. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Stubblefield is not going to allow Oceans to sit and survive in this position.
Oceans grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Stubblefield is looking to control Oceans but Oceans is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Stubblefield is hanging on to Oceans's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Stubblefield.
Stubblefield missing with punches from the back.
Oceans manages to reverse the position and now he's in Stubblefield's guard. Nice work there by Oceans.
Otis Stubblefield has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stubblefield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stubblefield is pulling down on Oceans's head. It's preventing any offense from Oceans, at least for the moment.
Stubblefield looking to control.
Stubblefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Stubblefield, not yet.
Stubblefield trying to control the position.
Oceans wants to control from the top but Stubblefield keeps moving.
Samurai Oceans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oceans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stubblefield tries to clinch up

and Oceans counters by moving into the clinch.
Stubblefield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stubblefield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stubblefield gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Otis Stubblefield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stubblefield effectively controlling the action here.
Stubblefield receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Oceans tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stubblefield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stubblefield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oceans gets underhooks to prevent Stubblefield's takedown attempt.
Oceans avoids a wild elbow strike from Stubblefield.
Oceans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stubblefield.
Stubblefield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oceans is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stubblefield is keeping busy.
Stubblefield blocks a body shot from Oceans.

And that's the end of the fight!
Otis Stubblefield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stubblefield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otis Stubblefield!