PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tee Higgins (ranked 5032 p4p, 7276 weight class) and JC Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Higgins
vs
Turner

186 cm
18
226
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
265
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Tee Higgins !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JC Turner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Higgins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turner is trying to get back to his feet.
Higgins tries to score with some ground and pound. Turner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Higgins scoring with punches and elbows.
Higgins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Higgins .
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Higgins working the ground and pound.
Turner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Higgins connects with a decent elbow.
Higgins throwing strikes but Turner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner working away.

Turner decides to stand back up. Turner steps back and let's Higgins get back to his feet.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Tee Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins fails in his attempt to clinch.

Higgins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turner is trying to defend but Higgins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner looks winded!
Turner has hold of Higgins 's hands but Higgins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Higgins lands a nice short elbow.
Higgins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higgins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Higgins there.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Higgins .
Higgins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Higgins is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Higgins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Higgins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Higgins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Higgins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Higgins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Higgins lands with a punch from half guard.
Higgins is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.
Higgins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Higgins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Higgins thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Higgins is trying to control the action in half guard but Turner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Higgins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Higgins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Higgins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner is staying active underneath Higgins , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Higgins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Higgins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Higgins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Higgins connects with a nice short shot to Turner's temple.
Higgins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Higgins is nestled in close to Turner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Higgins working Turner over with strikes.
Higgins winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turner is not content to let Higgins control the position.
Higgins lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Higgins working the head and body with strikes.
Higgins throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turner tries to sprawl but Higgins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higgins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higgins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Higgins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Tee Higgins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Higgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higgins scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Higgins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Higgins stalling away here and it's allowed Turner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Higgins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turner is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins lands a couple of elbows.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Higgins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Higgins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Higgins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higgins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higgins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Higgins 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.
Higgins is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.
Higgins throws a big elbow that misses.
Higgins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Higgins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Higgins cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Higgins from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins scoring with some ground and pound.
Higgins postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Higgins trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Higgins postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Higgins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Higgins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Higgins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Higgins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Higgins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Higgins wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Higgins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Higgins postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Higgins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Higgins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Higgins landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Higgins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Higgins works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tee Higgins dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Higgins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turner to the ground. Higgins is now in Turner's guard.
Higgins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Higgins trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Higgins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Higgins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!

Higgins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner won't allow Higgins to sweep him here.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Higgins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Higgins wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.

Higgins has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Higgins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higgins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higgins is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tee Higgins . That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Higgins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Higgins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Higgins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turner after a bit of a struggle.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Higgins 's takedown attempt.
Turner prevents the takedown attempt.
Turner is pressed up against the cage. Higgins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turner down to the mat. Turner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Turner tries to sprawl but Higgins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higgins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turner's head.
Higgins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Higgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Higgins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higgins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Higgins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Higgins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higgins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Higgins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Higgins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Higgins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Higgins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Higgins throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins working Turner over with strikes.
Turner has hold of Higgins 's hands but Higgins slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner is not content to let Higgins control the position.
Higgins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Higgins thows a huge punch but Turner dodges it nicely.
Higgins throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Higgins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Higgins .
Ground and pound from Higgins .
JC Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tee Higgins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Higgins , 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tee Higgins !