PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Unigu Rege (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Osei Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Rege
vs
Osei Tutu

180 cm
28
146 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Unigu Rege!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Osei Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rege fails to land the takedown.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rege swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rege gets tackled into the cage by Osei Tutu. Osei Tutu maintains the clinch.

Rege jumps into guard, dragging Osei Tutu to the mat.
Osei Tutu wanted to stand there but Rege had control of the position.
Osei Tutu trying to control the position from guard on top but Rege is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rege keeping full guard, as Osei Tutu tries to pass.
Rege working a defensive guard here.
Rege striking off his back but it's not causing Osei Tutu any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Osei Tutu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so Rege counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Osei Tutu keeping moving, preventing Rege from controlling successfully.
Rege stopping the sweep attempt from Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu pulls Rege in to control the position.
Let's hope that Osei Tutu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rege shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Osei Tutu as he jumps to the side.
Osei Tutu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rege's head.
Unigu Rege seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rege is trying to control. Osei Tutu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Osei Tutu wants to stand back up but Rege manages to pass into side control.
Rege in the domination position with Osei Tutu hanging on.
Osei Tutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rege misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rege tries to stand but Osei Tutu is controlling his head.
Osei Tutu is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rege is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Osei Tutu really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rege lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu is working to get back to half guard.
Rege in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Osei Tutu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Osei Tutu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rege fails to advance to Osei Tutu's back.

Rege is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Osei Tutu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Osei Tutu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rege ducks under a wild hook from Osei Tutu.
Rege fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rege shoots for a double leg takedown but Osei Tutu sprawls well. He's pushed Rege's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rege tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Osei Tutu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rege shoots in looking for a takedown but Osei Tutu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rege's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rege blocks a jab.
Rege tries a head kick but it misses.
Osei Tutu stuffs the takedown attempt from Rege. Rege gets slowly back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osei Tutu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rege misses with a body kick.

Osei Tutu rushes Rege and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Osei Tutu lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rege blocks a body shot from Osei Tutu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Osei Tutu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Osei Tutu tries a body shot but Rege blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rege throws a sloppy head kick and Osei Tutu moves out of range easily.

Osei Tutu tries to keep at a distance but Rege has taken the fight into the clinch.
Osei Tutu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rege in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rege is struggling to control the position.
Osei Tutu misses with a body punch.
Osei Tutu crunches a lovely knee into Rege's ribcage.
Osei Tutu lands with a left to the head.
Rege is trying to break the clinch but Osei Tutu has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Osei Tutu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
Rege misses with a punch to the body.
Osei Tutu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Osei Tutu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rege really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osei Tutu stops a takedown attempt from Rege.
Osei Tutu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Osei Tutu lands a body punch.
Osei Tutu swings wildly with an uppercut but Rege uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osei Tutu is trying to maintain a safe position but Rege gets an underhook and turns Osei Tutu into the cage.
Osei Tutu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rege's elbow.
Osei Tutu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rege is defending well for now.

Rege manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Osei Tutu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rege swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Osei Tutu won't allow Rege to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu wants to pass the guard but Rege is keeping the position.
Osei Tutu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Osei Tutu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rege looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Osei Tutu slips a jab and a cross from Rege.
Osei Tutu throws a looping overhand right but Rege ducks down to avoid it.
Osei Tutu tries to clinch up but Rege circles away and keeps his distance.
Rege swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege is looking to clinch.
Rege wants to clinch.
Osei Tutu lunges at Rege with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rege's hand.
Osei Tutu avoids the head kick by Rege.
Rege has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Osei Tutu finds it's way round the side to connect with Rege's head.
Rege fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osei Tutu manages to avoid it.
Rege lands a nice looking body shot.

Osei Tutu moves into the clinch.
Rege can't find room to land a body shot as Osei Tutu controls the action.
Osei Tutu lands a hook that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
Osei Tutu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osei Tutu stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu blocks a body shot from Rege.
Osei Tutu lands a nice uppercut.
Rege tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Osei Tutu just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osei Tutu lands with a short shot to the head.
Osei Tutu lands a shoulder strike.
Rege is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rege drops down looking for an ankle pick but Osei Tutu pulls his leg out and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rege moves to clinch but Osei Tutu breaks away
and Osei Tutu counters with a left to the body.

Rege rushes Osei Tutu and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Osei Tutu.
Rege tries to pull guard but Osei Tutu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rege drops back down to his feet.
Danny Osei Tutu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rege wants to get back to striking at distance but Osei Tutu won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Osei Tutu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Osei Tutu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rege manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Osei Tutu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Rege or perhaps it was just good defense by Osei Tutu which made him look bad.
Rege closes this distance looking for a takedown but Osei Tutu circles away.
Osei Tutu cracks Rege with a good jab.
Rege tries to clinch there but Osei Tutu circles away.

Rege moves into range and clinches up with Osei Tutu.
Rege jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Osei Tutu walks away with a smile on his face. Rege gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Unigu Rege. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rege tries to clinch but Osei Tutu moves out of range.
Rege misses with a two punch combination.
Rege misses with a left hand
and Osei Tutu counters with a stiff right hand.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rege shoots in but no luck this time.
Osei Tutu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rege misses.
Rege fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unigu Rege is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osei Tutu wants to clinch.

Osei Tutu clinches.
Osei Tutu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osei Tutu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Osei Tutu.

Rege breaks the clinch.
Rege throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Osei Tutu's waist but Osei Tutu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rege off to one side.
Rege misses with a body kick.
Rege shoots for a takedown but Osei Tutu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rege fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rege swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rege misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osei Tutu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rege has time to react.
Osei Tutu keeps the fight on the outside.
Rege with a lazy takedown attempt
and Osei Tutu counters with a series of strikes. Rege will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rege tries to clinch but Osei Tutu moves out of range.
Danny Osei Tutu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Rege throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Osei Tutu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rege is in Osei Tutu's guard.
Osei Tutu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Osei Tutu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rege defends it easily.
Rege trying to control the position from guard on top but Osei Tutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Osei Tutu has Rege pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rege trying to control the position from guard on top but Osei Tutu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Osei Tutu is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Osei Tutu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Osei Tutu.
Osei Tutu with a knee to the head.
Osei Tutu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rege tries to pull guard but Osei Tutu holds him up against the cage and eventually Rege drops back down to his feet.
Rege is trying to break the clinch but Osei Tutu is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osei Tutu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Osei Tutu scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Unigu Rege has been cut.
Rege's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osei Tutu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rege backwards.
Rege tries to pull guard but Osei Tutu won't allow it.
Rege tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rege is trying to trip Osei Tutu. He has hold of a leg but Osei Tutu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rege persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Osei Tutu managing to control the position.
Osei Tutu working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rege wants to control from the top but Osei Tutu keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Osei Tutu.
I think Osei Tutu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Osei Tutu!