PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Tutter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sterling Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tutter
vs
Contreras

173 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Tutter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sterling Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Contreras looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tutter!

Contreras goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tutter turns into him and now he's in Contreras's guard.
Tutter throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Tutter from controlling successfully.
Tutter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tutter wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Contreras is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Tutter drops back looking for a leg! Contreras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Contreras manages to kick Tutter off! Tutter jumps back into Contreras's guard.
Tutter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Tutter feints and as Contreras raises his hands in defense, Tutter changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tutter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras working a defensive guard here.
Tutter wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Contreras is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Contreras throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Tutter trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contreras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tutter throwing strikes from guard but Contreras blocks nicely.

Contreras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tutter defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tutter moves into the clinch.
Contreras jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tutter walks away with a smile on his face. Contreras gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tutter misses with a takedown attempt

so Contreras counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tutter is breathing heavily.
Contreras pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tutter is keeping the position for now.
Contreras trying to control but Tutter is working from the bottom.
Contreras postures up.
Contreras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Contreras pushes down on Tutter's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Contreras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tutter sees it coming and defends easily.
Contreras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tutter keeps working.
Contreras content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Contreras seems to be looking for submissions.

Contreras is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tutter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tutter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tutter trying to control the position.
Tutter tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tutter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Contreras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Contreras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Contreras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Contreras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tutter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Contreras, into his guard.
Tutter looking to pass the guard.

Tutter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Contreras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Contreras dominated that round.
That's time! Tutter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tutter has his takedown stuffed

and Contreras counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tutter!
Tutter is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Contreras is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tutter can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tutter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Tutter wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.

Contreras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tutter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Tutter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Contreras working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tutter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tutter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Contreras has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tutter has passed into side control.
Tutter trying to control the action but Contreras is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tutter wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contreras is trying to buck Tutter off.
Tutter throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Contreras pushes Tutter away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tutter gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Contreras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Contreras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Contreras won't allow Tutter to sweep him here.
Tutter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Contreras drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tutter dives on top into guard.
Tutter forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Contreras defending well though.
Tutter wants to control but Contreras is keeping him busy.
Tutter is looking to advance position but Contreras won't allow it.

Contreras looking for submissions off his back.

Contreras is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tutter pulls his head out easily.
Sterling Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Contreras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contreras.
Contreras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
Tutter tries to free his leg and advance position but Contreras is retaining full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tutter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Tutter keeps moving.

Contreras avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tutter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Contreras is stalling in the full guard.

Tutter working for a triangle but Contreras defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sterling Contreras showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Contreras closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tutter did well to prevent Contreras getting side control.
Tutter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Contreras is working away from the top position though.

Contreras is trying to work for a kimura but Tutter is defending well.
Contreras not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tutter is looking to control Contreras's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tutter avoid being mounted?
Tutter punching from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Contreras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Contreras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Contreras.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Tutter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Contreras looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Contreras tries to bench press Tutter off him but Tutter keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutter controlling the position.
Contreras tries to buck Tutter off but Tutter is having none of it.
Contreras sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Contreras makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Contreras.

Tutter drops back looking for a leg! Contreras is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Contreras manages to kick Tutter off! Tutter jumps back into Contreras's guard.

Contreras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Contreras looking for a guillotine here but Tutter defends easily.
Tutter content to stall in guard here.

Contreras looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Contreras is looking for a triangle but Tutter pushes his legs off easily.
Tutter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Contreras's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Contreras actively working from the bottom here.
Contreras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutter trying to control from half guard but Contreras is working away.

Tutter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Contreras has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tutter is looking to take a break and control but Contreras is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Contreras drives through and clinches with Tutter against the cage.
Tutter jumps guard but Contreras stands there with Tutter around his waist. Tutter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Contreras is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tutter can't fight it off and eventually Contreras manages to take the fight to the floor. Tutter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Contreras stops Tutter from standing up.

Contreras stands and steps away. Tutter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tutter with a lazy takedown attempt

and Contreras counters with a single leg into guard. Tutter didn't expect that.
Tutter controls Contreras momentarily but Contreras frees himself.
Contreras being controlled here momentarily.
Tutter looking to control.
Sterling Contreras is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Contreras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tito Tutter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Tutter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Contreras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Contreras 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Contreras!