PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jiao Long Huang (ranked 4682 p4p, 4881 weight class) and Billy Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Huang
vs
Turner

176 cm
23
135
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jiao Long Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Turner!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Huang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Huang's hands.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiao Long Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Huang misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a left to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Huang is defended easily by Turner.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner scores with a jab. Huang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huang shoots in but no luck this time.
Huang is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Huang stops Turner from standing up.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turner is looking to stand up but Huang isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Huang.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huang.
Turner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Billy Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Huang back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Huang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Huang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Huang stands up from Turner's guard - Huang perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Turner 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.

Huang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner tries to kick Huang off but Huang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Huang is pressing down on Turner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turner is holding on for now.
Huang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Huang seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Huang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it.
Huang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Huang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turner for as long as he can get away with.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Huang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Huang has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Huang tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Huang closes the distance and clinches.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Huang keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Huang is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jiao Long Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Huang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Huang gets to his feet. Turner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Huang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner throws a combination. Huang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Huang.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Huang manages to avoid it.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Turner gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.
Huang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Huang drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Huang stops Turner from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner connects with a jab.
Turner lands with a hook. Huang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Turner scores with a one two! Huang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with a hook

and Huang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Huang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Huang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Huang controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jiao Long Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Turner!