PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy TuTone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy TuTone had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

TuTone
vs
Smith

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy TuTone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Ivan Kurochkin and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TuTone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TuTone connects with a single shot there.
TuTone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
TuTone lands an overhand right.
TuTone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.

TuTone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
TuTone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
TuTone trying to control the pace.
TuTone tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Smith gets full guard.

Smith has his foot on TuTone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. TuTone works his way back into a safe position though.
TuTone throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from TuTone.
TuTone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith 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.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but TuTone is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
TuTone misses with a looping left.
TuTone takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith shoots in but TuTone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
TuTone with a hook.
TuTone scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

TuTone gets the takedown into side control.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but TuTone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
TuTone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith looks gassed!
TuTone 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.
TuTone is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
TuTone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
TuTone working away.
TuTone is working Smith over with some ground and pound from side control.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
TuTone 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone scoring with punches from side control.
TuTone landing a few strikes.
Smith tries to buck TuTone off but TuTone is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
TuTone in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith is trying to control TuTone's posture but TuTone avoids it.
TuTone is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is looking to regain half guard here but TuTone keeps moving and retains side control.
TuTone grinds an elbow into Smith's temple.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is not content to let TuTone control the position.
TuTone lands a few punches from side control.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked TuTone off and has taken his back!
TuTone manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by TuTone.
Smith trying to control the position.
TuTone wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as TuTone controls the pace.
TuTone working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice shot by TuTone.
TuTone lands with an overhand left.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps TuTone's head back.
Smith slips under a jab.
Tommy TuTone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TuTone misses with a wild body shot.
TuTone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
TuTone swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
TuTone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
TuTone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
TuTone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
TuTone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by TuTone.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
TuTone darts in trying to clinch

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for TuTone!
TuTone throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
TuTone is working to get back to half guard.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as TuTone is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Smith lands a heavy elbow.
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TuTone is trying to escape the mount.
Smith lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
TuTone working to try and regain half guard.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Smith working TuTone over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but TuTone is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TuTone throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
Smith avoids the attempt from TuTone to control.
Tommy TuTone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
TuTone is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
TuTone is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith landing strikes from the mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
TuTone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith tries to control but TuTone wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
TuTone tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. TuTone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
TuTone is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
TuTone working to try and regain half guard.
Smith lands with some strikes.
TuTone is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
TuTone is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

TuTone tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts TuTone, as that shot connected.
TuTone misses with a looping right.
Smith throws a series of punches but TuTone avoids them all with ease.
TuTone misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but TuTone sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith misses the jab.
TuTone lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TuTone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
TuTone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TuTone blocks a jab.
TuTone waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith walks into a jab.
TuTone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. TuTone tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. TuTone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TuTone misses with a double jab

and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. TuTone fights it but they end up in guard.
TuTone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
TuTone looking for a sweep. Not yet TuTone, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

TuTone is working an open guard so Smith takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
TuTone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
TuTone throws a shot to the body.
TuTone misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
TuTone looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TuTone circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
TuTone cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
TuTone scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
TuTone with a nice cross.
Nice jab there from TuTone.
TuTone swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
TuTone tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but TuTone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on TuTone's shoulder, as TuTone tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
TuTone misses with a looping left.
TuTone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
TuTone throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
TuTone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
TuTone jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TuTone.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
TuTone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - TuTone sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tommy TuTone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Smith.
TuTone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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 Tommy TuTone.
I think TuTone 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tommy TuTone!