PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Tuthill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jessie Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Tuthill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tuthill
vs
Elliot

180 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Tuthill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jessie Elliot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Elliot. Those never looked like landing.
Elliot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tuthill circles away quickly and effectively.
Tuthill keeps the fight on the outside.
Tuthill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tuthill scores with a head kick. Elliot tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Elliot misses with a double jab.
Elliot moves in looking to clinch but Tuthill pushes him off.
Elliot throws a combination that misses

and Tuthill moves into the clinch.
Tuthill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuthill tries for a takedown but Elliot manages to get underhooks.
Elliot displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tuthill up against the cage.
Tuthill is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elliot pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tuthill is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tuthill.
Elliot wants to get back to striking at distance but Tuthill won't allow it.
Elliot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elliot stops a takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Elliot managing to block the knees to the body from Tuthill.
Tuthill keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elliot's efforts to push away.
Elliot is pressed up against the cage. Tuthill has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Elliot down to the mat. Elliot avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jessie Elliot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elliot lands a jab to Tuthill's midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Elliot.
Tuthill has a takedown stuffed.
Elliot tries to clinch but Tuthill is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot misses with the combination.
Elliot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elliot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tuthill on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elliot misses with a two punch combination.
No luck for Tuthill with that takedown attempt.
Tuthill tries to land a front kick but Elliot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Tuthill. Tuthill gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuthill fails with a takedown attempt.
Tuthill is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Elliot. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuthill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tuthill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elliot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tuthill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elliot swivels and escapes.
Elliot tries to clinch there but Tuthill circles away.
Elliot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elliot lands a jab.
Elliot is looking to clinch.
Elliot tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tuthill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Elliot does it's job there.
Tuthill closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliot circles away.
Elliot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elliot wants it to stay on the feet.
Elliot bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tuthill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elliot.
Jessie Elliot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elliot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elliot throws a right hand that Tuthill ducks under and follows up with a left that Tuthill also avoids with ease.
Tuthill has a takedown stuffed.
A combination from Elliot does no damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Elliot as he connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elliot tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Tuthill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuthill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elliot avoids it.
Tuthill is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Elliot is defending well.
Elliot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jessie Elliot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - Elliot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tuthill.
Tuthill has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tuthill there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tuthill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elliot tries to clinch up but Tuthill circles away and keeps his distance.
Chris Tuthill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elliot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Tuthill is rocked!
Tuthill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Elliot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tuthill somewhat.

Elliot tries to keep at a distance but Tuthill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tuthill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Tuthill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elliot prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuthill has Elliot pressed against the cage, preventing Elliot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elliot avoiding damage.
Tuthill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tuthill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Elliot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elliot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Elliot can't break the clinch.
Elliot has Tuthill pressed against the cage.
Tuthill is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Elliot is trying to push Tuthill away but Tuthill has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to stall.
Elliot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tuthill has him pressed against the cage.
Tuthill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Elliot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Elliot tries to clinch but Tuthill moves out of range.
Elliot lands a nice hook to Tuthill's body. Tuthill takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tuthill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elliot's waist but Elliot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tuthill off to one side.
Elliot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Elliot.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Tuthill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Elliot drops Tuthill with a beautiful combination! Tuthill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elliot is looking for the KO!
Oh Tuthill is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elliot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tuthill paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Elliot closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tuthill! Elliot dives in looking to finish! Tuthill is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jessie Elliot!