PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nursultan Tuliegbay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuliegbay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bing Bong Bing Bong Bing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tuliegbay
vs
Peacock

173 cm
20
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nursultan Tuliegbay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Peacock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tuliegbay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tuliegbay regains half guard.
Peacock controlling the action here.
Tuliegbay is positioning himself well to prevent Peacock advancing to mount.
Tuliegbay trying to control from the bottom.
Tuliegbay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tuliegbay.
Tuliegbay working a defensive guard here.
Peacock stays in close to Tuliegbay's body and controls the position.
Tuliegbay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peacock manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuliegbay looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peacock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Peacock is trying to keep Tuliegbay in close.
Tuliegbay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peacock keeping full guard, as Tuliegbay tries to pass.
Peacock working a defensive guard here.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay cracks Peacock with a solid left hand.
Peacock trying to keep a closed guard but Tuliegbay is proving a slippery customer.
Peacock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tuliegbay has passed into side control.
Peacock is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Tuliegbay tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position but Peacock is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock defending against the ground and pound.
Peacock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peacock passes to full mount!
Tuliegbay is looking to improve his position but Peacock isn't that keen on the idea.
Tuliegbay regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock controlling the action here.
Tuliegbay gets full guard.
Tuliegbay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Peacock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay striking off his back but it's not causing Peacock any problems.
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!
Tuliegbay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tuliegbay wants to improve his position but instead Peacock has moved into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peacock scores with a takedown into Tuliegbay's guard.
Tuliegbay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Peacock missing with punches from the bottom.
Peacock avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tuliegbay.
Peacock pushes Tuliegbay off looking to stand but Tuliegbay dives back in and keeps control.
Tuliegbay prevents Peacock from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peacock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tuliegbay is looking to advance position but Peacock won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is nestled in close to Peacock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Tuliegbay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peacock wants to get back to his feet.
Peacock manages to get to full guard.
Peacock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tuliegbay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Peacock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peacock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tuliegbay wants to control from the top but Peacock keeps moving.
Peacock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tuliegbay seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peacock working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nursultan Tuliegbay wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tuliegbay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay ducks under a wild hook from Peacock.
Tuliegbay lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Peacock. Those never looked like landing.
Peacock throws a nice looking combination but Tuliegbay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Peacock.
Tuliegbay is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peacock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tuliegbay's legs.
Peacock tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay is looking to regain half guard here but Peacock keeps moving and retains side control.
Tuliegbay is trying to control Peacock's posture but Peacock avoids it.

Peacock stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tuliegbay cracks Peacock with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay shoots in and drives through. Peacock sprawls well.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuliegbay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Peacock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tuliegbay throws a jab but it's blocked by Peacock.
Jay Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Peacock drives through with a takedown into Tuliegbay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Peacock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Peacock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tuliegbay is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peacock, into his guard.
Tuliegbay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nursultan Tuliegbay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Peacock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tuliegbay is controlling him.
Tuliegbay throws a big elbow that misses.
Peacock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuliegbay's guard.
Peacock wants to pass the guard but Tuliegbay is keeping the position.
Tuliegbay controls Peacock momentarily but Peacock frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuliegbay keeping moving, preventing Peacock from controlling successfully.
Tuliegbay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peacock is looking to stand up but Tuliegbay won't let him.
Tuliegbay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peacock manages to get himself to full guard.
Tuliegbay trying to control the position from guard on top but Peacock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tuliegbay postures up.

Tuliegbay has gone for a leg lock! Peacock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tuliegbay's guard.
Peacock would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay wants to sweep here but Peacock controlling him for the moment.
Tuliegbay not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tuliegbay wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Peacock is now in half guard.
Peacock is looking to take a break and control but Tuliegbay is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peacock wants to stand up but Tuliegbay is controlling the position.
Tuliegbay is looking for a sweep. Peacock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Peacock is going to stand back up.
Peacock looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tuliegbay wants to control but Peacock is keeping busy.
Tuliegbay is looking to improve his position.
Peacock wants to stand up but Tuliegbay manages to regain full guard.
Tuliegbay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peacock's guard.
Tuliegbay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Peacock's guard.
Tuliegbay is looking to take a break and control but Peacock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuliegbay drops an elbow to the side of Peacock's head.
Peacock wants to get back to full guard.
Tuliegbay is thwarting Peacock's attempts to control the position.
Peacock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peacock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tuliegbay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tuliegbay perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tuliegbay prevents Peacock from improving his position.
Tuliegbay lands with a punch from half guard.

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 Nursultan Tuliegbay.
I think Tuliegbay 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nursultan Tuliegbay!
A relieved looking Nursultan Tuliegbay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.