PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jae Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeppe Turska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Deagle
vs
Turska

182 cm
20
199 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
194 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Deagle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeppe Turska!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turska avoids a kick to the body.

Turska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Deagle sprawls well initially but Turska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deagle tries to get to full guard but Turska has control of the leg.
Deagle trying to control but Turska postures up.
Turska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Turska connects with a nice short shot to Deagle's temple.
Turska scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deagle wants to control but Turska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turska takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deagle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turska working Deagle over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Turska.
Turska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deagle is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Turska jumps into side control!
Deagle is looking to reverse the position.
Deagle wants to control but Turska postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska trying to control the action but Deagle is working from the bottom.
Turska scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Deagle to see if he's OK.
Deagle gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Turska lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deagle wants to control but Turska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deagle is trying to get back to full guard.
Turska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turska throwing shots but Deagle is blocking nicely.
Turska is keen to just control but Deagle is a slippery customer.
Deagle punching from the bottom.
Turska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deagle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turska throws out the jab.
Turska dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deagle but Deagle pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Deagle instigates a clinch.
Deagle has Turska pushed against the cage.
Deagle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turska.
Deagle throws an elbow that misses.
Deagle scores with a hook to the body.
Deagle stops a takedown attempt from Turska.
Jae Deagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Deagle scores with a shot to the side of Turska's head.
Deagle scores with a shot to the side of Turska's head.
Turska fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turska takes a shot to the head.
Deagle stalling in the clinch.

Deagle breaks the clinch.
Deagle slips a jab and a cross from Turska.
Jae Deagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deagle scores with a nice right hand.
Deagle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deagle tries to clinch but Turska is having none of it.
Deagle cracks Turska with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle throws a left and a right that both miss

and Turska counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Deagle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Deagle tries to improve position but can't.
Turska works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turska controlling the position.
Turska in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turska throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Deagle wants to control but Turska postures up.
Deagle is looking for a sweep.
Deagle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turska's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deagle keeping hold of Turska's head, controlling as best he can.
Turska not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Deagle wants to control but Turska is keeping busy.
Deagle wants to improve his position but Turska is controlling well.
Deagle gets back to full guard.
Deagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turska forces his way into half guard.
Deagle wants to improve his position but Turska is controlling well.
Deagle is breathing heavily.
Turska slips a nice elbow through Deagle's hands, connecting with Deagle's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Some wild striking there from Turska.
A slow jab from Deagle misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Deagle.
Deagle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turska counters with a left to the body.
Turska scores with a shot to the body.
Deagle tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turska is able to avoid easily.
Deagle is looking to clinch.
Turska slips a jab from Deagle.
Deagle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turska sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turska shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deagle as he avoids it easily.
Deagle misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deagle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deagle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle loads up on a big right hand but Turska slips the punch.
Deagle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jae Deagle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Deagle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turska uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deagle.
Deagle misses with a series of wild punches.
Deagle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turska counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turska avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deagle rather than just go for the knockout.
Deagle cracks the inside of Turska's front leg.
Deagle misses with a body shot

and Turska counters with a takedown into side control.
Deagle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Turska is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deagle sees it coming and defends easily.
Jeppe Turska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deagle's head.
Deagle is looking to control Turska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deagle avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Deagle trying to control but Turska postures up.
Turska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deagle defending well though.
Turska missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Deagle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Deagle looks to score with a jab to the body but Turska is just out of range.
Deagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turska.
Deagle throws a hook to the side of Turska's head but Turska sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deagle.

Turska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deagle wants to control but Turska is having none of it.
Turska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Deagle is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle is bucking up trying to escape but Turska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turska working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deagle is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turska is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Deagle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Deagle looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Turska lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Deagle tries to reverse the position but Turska maintains control.
Turska with shots to the head and body - Deagle looks very uncomfortable down there.
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!
Turska dominating with strikes here.
Turska with shots to the head and body - Deagle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turska lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turska postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deagle looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Turska.
Turska looking to control but Deagle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turska thowing shots but they're missing.
Turska lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Deagle hang on?
Turska working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Deagle flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Deagle tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Turska looking to secure an arm triangle but Deagle defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deagle tries to lock up and control but Turska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turska connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Deagle misses with a wild body shot.
Deagle throws a hook but Turska blocks it.
Turska defending well as Deagle loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deagle lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turska has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turska and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deagle swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Turska counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deagle's guard now.
Turska tries to free his leg and advance position but Deagle is retaining full guard.
Turska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Deagle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turska is one step ahead there.
Deagle trying to keep a closed guard but Turska is proving a slippery customer.
Turska throwing strikes from guard but Deagle blocks nicely.
Deagle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turska's guard.
Deagle looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Deagle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska being controlled here, momentarily.
Turska striking off his back but it's not causing Deagle any problems.
Turska keeping moving, preventing Deagle from controlling successfully.
Turska thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Deagle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turska lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Deagle!
Deagle wants to control but Turska is having none of it.

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.
Deagle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Deagle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turska landing shots from mount.
Turska lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turska working Deagle over with strikes here.
Turska trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turska lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turska working Deagle over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deagle is working hard here to advance position.
Deagle is squirming around, avoiding Turska's attempts to control the action.
Turska postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Deagle looks a forlorn figure.
Turska with good strikes from the mount here!
Turska working Deagle over with strikes here.
Deagle tries to reverse the position but Turska maintains control.
Turska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

It looks like Jae Deagle has been cut.
Deagle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Deagle is trying to get back to full guard.
Deagle keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deagle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deagle gets full guard.
Deagle 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.
Deagle managing to control the position.
Turska is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deagle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turska won't allow Deagle to sweep him here.
Turska stops Deagle from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jae Deagle's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Turska throws a right hand that Deagle ducks under and follows up with a left that Deagle also avoids with ease.
Turska scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deagle misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Deagle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Deagle misses its intended target.
Deagle misses with a hook. Turska ducked under it nicely.
Deagle misses with a shot to the body

and Turska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turska.
Turska stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deagle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deagle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turska!
Turska tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turska slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turska is pressing down on Deagle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deagle looking to pass the guard.
Turska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deagle is one step ahead there.
Deagle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deagle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turska wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Deagle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Deagle looks to land a right hand but Turska moved out of range.
Deagle wants to clinch but Turska slips to the side

and Turska counters with a single leg into guard. Deagle didn't expect that.

Deagle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turska gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska chips away with some ground and pound.
Turska scoring with some ground and pound.
Deagle looking for a sweep. Not yet Deagle, not yet.
Turska trying to control the position from guard on top but Deagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deagle looking for a sweep. Not yet Deagle, not yet.
Turska lands a couple of elbows.
Turska postures up in Deagle's guard and throws a big left but Deagle blocks it.
Turska trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deagle lands a body shot.
Turska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turska is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deagle.
Deagle lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska misses with a series of wild punches.
Turska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deagle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Deagle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deagle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turska.
Deagle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Deagle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deagle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turska moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deagle moves in looking to clinch but Turska pushes him off.
Deagle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turska.
Deagle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Deagle misses with a looping left.
Deagle jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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.
Deagle misses with a jab to the body

and Turska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Turska tries to free his leg and advance position but Deagle is retaining full guard.
Deagle seems keen to control Turska's posture.
Turska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turska scoring with punches to the head and body.
Deagle is trying to control the position but Turska postures up.
Deagle looking for a sweep. Not yet Deagle, not yet.
Deagle is striking from the bottom but Turska uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Deagle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turska lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jae Deagle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Turska looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Deagle is trying to maintain the position but Turska is very close to passing his half guard.
Deagle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turska's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turska's back!
Deagle landing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Turska's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Deagle lands a shot to the body.
Turska staying busy and making it hard for Deagle to control.
Turska tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Turska is looking to get to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Deagle raining down shots from the mount!
Deagle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle wants to control the pace but Turska is squirming around nicely.
Turska tries to reverse the position but Deagle maintains control.
Turska tries to hold on but Deagle postures up.
Deagle controlling the pace for now.
Turska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deagle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turska is looking to escape.
Turska is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Turska is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turska is in a horrible position here. Deagle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Deagle lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Deagle looking to control but Turska is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Deagle cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turska swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Turska tries to reverse the position but Deagle maintains control.
Turska throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Turska taking shots to the head.
Turska is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turska is in a horrible position here. Deagle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turska is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Deagle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turska can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jae Deagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle breaks from Turska's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turska is in all sorts of trouble here.
Deagle has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turska's face.
Deagle dominating with strikes here.
Deagle lands a big shot there that rocks Turska but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Deagle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turska?

Turska is rocked!
Deagle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turska can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Turska is still in real trouble! Can Deagle finish him?
Deagle unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Turska wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Deagle celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jae Deagle!
Jae Deagle retains his middleweight title!