PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maynard Tooley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Tooley
vs
Stoner

185 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

205 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Maynard Tooley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stoner gets caught flat footed, as Tooley shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tooley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stoner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stoner working a defensive guard here.
Stoner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tooley wants to pass the guard but Stoner is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stoner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tooley stopping the sweep attempt from Stoner.

Tooley drops back looking for a leg! Stoner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stoner manages to kick Tooley off! Tooley jumps back into Stoner's guard.
Stoner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tooley throws a big right hand that misses.
Stoner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tooley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Tooley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tooley fails to land the takedown.
Tooley is looking to clinch.
Tooley tries to clinch but Stoner is having none of it.

Tooley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tooley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynard Tooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tooley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stoner up against the cage.

Tooley has picked Stoner up - he's going for a ride! Tooley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Stoner wants to control but Tooley is keeping busy.
Stoner is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tooley is staying active.

Tooley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stoner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tooley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooley thows a huge punch but Stoner dodges it nicely.

Tooley is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Stoner has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tooley stands up out of the half guard.
Stoner swats away the attempt to clinch by Tooley.

Tooley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tooley trying to control but Stoner is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tooley won't allow Stoner to get back to his feet.
Stoner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tooley works over Stoner with some ground and pound from guard.

Tooley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Stoner looks gassed!
Stoner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stoner.
Stoner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stoner throws a series of punches but Tooley avoids them all with ease.
Stoner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tooley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tooley fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynard Tooley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tooley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoner pinned against the cage. Stoner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tooley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stoner pinned against the cage. Stoner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stoner lands with a straight right. Tooley didn't see that one coming.

Tooley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tooley trying to control the action but Stoner is working from the bottom.

Tooley stands up and beckons Stoner to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Tooley.
Tooley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stoner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynard Tooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tooley tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Stoner misses
and Tooley counters with a nice body shot.
Tooley shoots in and drives through. Stoner sprawls well.
Stoner shoots in for a takedown but Tooley shows good takedown defense.
Tooley blocks the body kick.
Stoner misses with the combination.
Tooley shoots in but Stoner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tooley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner throws a leg kick

and Tooley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stoner wants to improve his position but Tooley is controlling well.
Stoner wants to get back to his feet.
Stoner is refusing to be controlled, as Tooley sits in half guard.
Tooley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tooley is looking to take a break and control but Stoner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tooley is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooley trying to control the action but Stoner is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stoner tries to land a front kick but Tooley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice uppercut lands for Stoner. That snapped Tooley's head back.
No luck for Tooley with that takedown attempt.

Tooley rushes Stoner and presses him up against the cage.
Tooley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stoner blocking some punches.

Tooley breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stoner shoots for a takedown but Tooley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tooley misses with a body punch
and Stoner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tooley fails with the takedown
and Stoner counters with a three punch combo that has Tooley backing up. Tooley nods at Stoner to acknowledge the strikes.
Tooley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Tooley or perhaps it was just good defense by Stoner which made him look bad.
Tooley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Tooley counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tooley stands up.
Tooley wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maynard Tooley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Stoner misses with a wild combination.
Stoner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Stoner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tooley doesn't manage to clinch there - Stoner circles away.
Stoner misses with a few strikes there.

Tooley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tooley lands in his opponent's guard.

Tooley stands and steps away. Stoner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Tooley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoner circles away.
Tooley throws a chopping leg kick but Stoner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tooley tries to clinch up but Stoner circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stoner does it's job there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tooley fails to land the takedown.

Tooley shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Stoner pushes Tooley off and gets back to his feet.
Stoner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stoner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tooley.
Tooley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stoner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tooley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stoner circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynard Tooley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stoner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tooley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoner misses with a head kick.
Tooley fails with the takedown

and Stoner moves into the clinch.
Tooley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stoner smiles and moves away.
Tooley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stoner scores with a jab to the body.

Tooley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tooley looking to control but Stoner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tooley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tooley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stoner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Stoner tries to lock up and control but Tooley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Stoner can't escape the position.
Stoner tries to hold on but Tooley pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stoner holds on, trying desperately to control.
Tooley takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

Tooley is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stoner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tooley gets his hands free as Stoner looks to control.
Ben Stoner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Stoner fending off the submission attempt from Tooley.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maynard Tooley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tooley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynard Tooley!