PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kapitan Tutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Ahkenaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahkenaton is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sweet Taste of India. Kapitan Tutan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tutan
vs
Ahkenaton

197 cm
31
201 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

185 cm
30
200 lbs
12 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kapitan Tutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Ahkenaton !
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ahkenaton dives in and scores a takedown into Tutan's guard.

Tutan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tutan 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.
Ahkenaton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Tutan looking for a guillotine here but Ahkenaton defends easily.
Ahkenaton postures up in Tutan's guard and throws a big left but Tutan blocks it.
Ahkenaton trying to control but Tutan is working from the bottom.
Ahkenaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahkenaton wants to pass the guard but Tutan is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahkenaton works over Tutan with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahkenaton pushing down on Tutan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tutan is looking for a sweep. Ahkenaton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ahkenaton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tutan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ahkenaton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ahkenaton slips a nice elbow through Tutan's hands, connecting with Tutan's forehead.

Tutan actively working from the bottom here.
Ahkenaton is nestled in close to Tutan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahkenaton connects with a nice short shot to Tutan's temple.
Ahkenaton lands with a punch from half guard.
Ahkenaton winds up and cracks Tutan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tutan tries to roll over but Ahkenaton keeps him under control.
Tutan gets full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahkenaton landing some decent shots from guard.
Tutan trying to strike off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Tutan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Tutan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahkenaton defends well.
Ahkenaton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutan is keeping the position for now.
Ahkenaton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ahkenaton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ahkenaton lands a couple of digs.
Ahkenaton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tutan's head.
Ahkenaton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ahkenaton stopping the sweep attempt from Tutan.

Tutan has his foot on Ahkenaton 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahkenaton works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton works over Tutan with some ground and pound from guard.

Tutan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahkenaton defends well.
Tutan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tutan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ahkenaton connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahkenaton 's guard.
Tutan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Ahkenaton kicks Tutan off and gets to his feet.
Tutan needs to keep his hands up - Ahkenaton had a free shot at his head there.
Kapitan Tutan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ahkenaton . That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tutan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Ahkenaton does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kapitan Tutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tutan tried to score with a low kick but Ahkenaton checks it.
Ahkenaton throws a right and a left that Tutan avoids nicely.
Tutan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahkenaton under the eye.
Ahkenaton fails to land with a series of punches.
Tutan misses with a leg kick.
Tutan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tutan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahkenaton 's calf.
Tutan throws a leg kick
and Ahkenaton counters with a series of strikes. Tutan will be more careful next time no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Ahkenaton .
Tutan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tutan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ahkenaton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ahkenaton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tutan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Ahkenaton scores with a takedown into Tutan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Ahkenaton dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Tutan cracks the inside of Ahkenaton 's front leg.
Ahkenaton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tutan connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutan throws a leg kick but Ahkenaton sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ahkenaton throws a nice looking combination but Tutan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahkenaton jabs Tutan right on the nose. Tutan blinks but takes it well.
Tutan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ahkenaton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A cross from Tutan lands.
Tutan leaves Ahkenaton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tutan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ahkenaton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapitan Tutan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahkenaton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tutan circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tutan looks to throw a body kick
and Ahkenaton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tutan throws a body punch but Ahkenaton moves out of range.
Ahkenaton misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Tutan.
Tutan tries to score with a low kick but Ahkenaton moves his leg out of the way.
Tutan throws a leg kick but Ahkenaton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tutan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ahkenaton closes the distance and clinches up with Tutan, looking for a takedown. Ahkenaton pushes Tutan against the cage but Tutan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kapitan Tutan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Ahkenaton .
A left lands for Tutan.
Tutan connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tutan tried to score with a low kick but Ahkenaton checks it.
Ahkenaton slips a straight right by Tutan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tutan.
Tutan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ahkenaton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tutan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ahkenaton misses with a straight left.
Tutan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tutan lands a leg kick that knocks Ahkenaton off balance momentarily.
Ahkenaton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahkenaton there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tutan looks to throw the jab but Ahkenaton is out of range.
Tutan misses the shot to the body.
Ahkenaton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tutan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahkenaton moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Ahkenaton misses its intended target.
Tutan lands a leg kick that knocks Ahkenaton off balance momentarily.
Tutan fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahkenaton in the body.
Tutan lands with a right hand.
Tutan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tutan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ahkenaton throws a body punch but Tutan moves out of range.
Tutan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tutan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tutan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahkenaton 's sensitive parts.
Tutan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahkenaton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ahkenaton is breathing heavily.
Tutan misses with a hook. Ahkenaton ducked under it nicely.
Ahkenaton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutan tries to score with a low kick but Ahkenaton moves his leg out of the way.
Tutan takes a swing at Ahkenaton 's ribcage but misses.
Ahkenaton misses with a few strikes there.
Tutan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahkenaton 's head backwards.
Tutan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tutan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tutan slips a jab and a cross from Ahkenaton .
Tutan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tutan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahkenaton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tutan throws a lazy right hand but Ahkenaton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ahkenaton 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tutan connects with a leg kick. Ahkenaton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tutan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ahkenaton is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kapitan Tutan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ahkenaton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tutan.
Ahkenaton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutan is just out of range.
Tutan tries to land a leg kick but Ahkenaton saw it coming and moves away.
Tutan looks to land a left hand but Ahkenaton moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Tutan. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick there by Tutan.
Nice takedown defense from Tutan. No joy for Ahkenaton on that attempt.
Ahkenaton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tutan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahkenaton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ahkenaton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tutan scoring well with a low kick there.
Tutan staying out of range there.
Ahkenaton scores with a body shot.
Ahkenaton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutan tries to land a front kick but Ahkenaton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tutan throws a chopping leg kick but Ahkenaton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutan connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Ahkenaton does no damage.
Tutan tries a low kick but Ahkenaton avoids it.
Tutan lands with a nice body punch.
Ahkenaton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutan throws a chopping leg kick but Ahkenaton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Tutan.
Ahkenaton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
King Ahkenaton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tutan digs a good hook to Ahkenaton 's body.
Tutan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tutan throws a leg kick but Ahkenaton sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutan feints and then cracks Ahkenaton 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ahkenaton down.
A lazy left from Tutan finds it's target.
Ahkenaton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tutan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahkenaton .
Tutan misses with a low kick.
Tutan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahkenaton 's sensitive parts.
Tutan connects with a looping right hand.
Tutan keeps Ahkenaton at a distance using the push kick.
Ahkenaton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ahkenaton throws a series of punches but Tutan moves out of range.
Ahkenaton thuds his right hand into Tutan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahkenaton misses with a combination
letting Tutan counter with a right hand.
Ahkenaton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tutan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahkenaton 's sensitive parts.
Ahkenaton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ahkenaton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tutan misses the body punch
and Tutan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahkenaton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tutan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ahkenaton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Tutan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahkenaton checks a leg kick.

Ahkenaton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ahkenaton working over Tutan with some ground and pound. Tutan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ahkenaton is trying to control the action in half guard but Tutan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tutan wants to get back to full guard.
Ahkenaton works his way into side control.
Tutan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ahkenaton 's best efforts.
Ahkenaton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tutan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tutan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutan gets full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tutan is looking for a triangle but Ahkenaton pushes his legs off easily.
Ahkenaton preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kapitan Tutan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tutan 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapitan Tutan!
A very excited looking Kapitan Tutan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.