PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeppe Turska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turska has chosen Last of the Mohicans Theme as his entrance music. Pedro Guerrero could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeppe Turska's chin.

Guerrero
vs
Turska

175 cm
21
202 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Convicted Trap House
Bio-Tech Industries

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Guerrero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeppe Turska!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turska misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.
Guerrero thows a body shot but no joy.
Guerrero throws a series of punches but Turska avoids them all with ease.

Turska gets the takedown into side control.

Turska tries for a kimura but Guerrero is defending well.
Guerrero is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Turska in side control, throwing shots but Guerrero defends.
Guerrero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turska has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Guerrero struggling a bit here.
Turska working the ground and pound but Guerrero is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Guerrero defending against the ground and pound.
Turska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Guerrero swings for the body but Turska moves out of range.
Guerrero fails to land with a series of punches.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Turska avoids the punch easily.
Turska shoots in and drives through. Guerrero sprawls well.
Turska has a takedown stuffed.
Pedro Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Nice takedown defense from Guerrero. No joy for Turska on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turska shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guerrero defends it nicely.
Turska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turska punishes Guerrero's body with a nice straight punch.

Turska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turska wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerrero manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turska manages to get himself to full guard.
Turska trying to keep a closed guard but Guerrero is proving a slippery customer.

Guerrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guerrero is one step ahead there.

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.
Guerrero trying to control but Turska is working from the bottom.
Guerrero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Guerrero stands and steps away. Turska gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turska fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guerrero sprawls well initially but Turska persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guerrero on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guerrero tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.
Turska trying to control the action but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Turska looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turska thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Guerrero kicks off Turska and gets to his feet.
Guerrero misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turska is defended easily by Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turska counters with a straight right hand.
Turska shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska looks to score with a jab to the body but Guerrero is just out of range.
Turska will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pedro Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Guerrero walks into a left hand.
Guerrero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guerrero throws a left and a right that both miss

and Turska counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turska trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska thows a big elbow that misses.
Turska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turska forces his way into half guard.
Guerrero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turska.

Turska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerrero defends it well.
Turska 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.
Turska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.
Guerrero is trying to stand up here but Turska is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska wants to control but Guerrero is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turska is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Guerrero reverses the position - he's now on top in Turska's guard.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Turska keeps moving.
Turska wants to sweep here but Guerrero controlling him for the moment.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Turska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Turska is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerrero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turska is looking to advance position but Guerrero won't allow it.
Turska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerrero keeps working.
Turska lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Turska wants to pass to mount but Guerrero is defending the position.
Turska throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!

Turska throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Guerrero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guerrero tries to bum rush Turska with a series of wild strikes but Turska uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Turska shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guerrero napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turska tries to advance to mount but Guerrero denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Turska.
Turska tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Turska swings around for an armbar but Guerrero sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Turska's guard.

Guerrero decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turska, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Turska or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero which made him look bad.

Turska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turska wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Guerrero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turska.
Turska preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerrero works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turska works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
Turska pushing down on Guerrero's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Turska there.
Guerrero is looking to control Turska's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guerrero avoid being mounted?
Guerrero wants to improve his position but Turska is controlling well.

Turska is working for a kimura but Guerrero is defending it quite comfortably.
Guerrero wants to improve his position but Turska is controlling well.
Guerrero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turska.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turska.
Guerrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turska trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Turska stays in close to Guerrero's body and controls the position.

Turska drops back, looking for a kneebar! Guerrero looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Guerrero looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Guerrero!
Turska gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turska is trying to maintain the position but Guerrero is very close to passing his half guard.
Turska is pressing down on Guerrero's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Guerrero avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Turska fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrero circles away.
Turska shoots in but Guerrero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pedro Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Turska takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Turska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turska closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guerrero circles away.
Guerrero is looking to wear down Turska with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Guerrero throws a sloppy body shot

and Turska counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Turska moves nicely into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Guerrero regains half guard, as Turska was trying to land strikes.
Turska sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerrero defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska tries to pass to full mount but Guerrero defends it.
Guerrero keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Turska looks to land a strike but Guerrero avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turska passes Guerrero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerrero's head.

Turska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guerrero defends it well.
Turska stops Guerrero from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turska slips a nice elbow through Guerrero's hands, connecting with Guerrero's forehead.
Turska thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerrero's head.
Turska trying to control the action but Guerrero is working from the bottom.

Turska is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Turska is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Guerrero still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Guerrero has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

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.
Turska is trying to escape the position but Guerrero is controlling the position.
Turska manages to work his way to half guard, despite Guerrero's best efforts.
Turska manages to get to full guard.
Jeppe Turska has got the better of the ground game so far.

Turska throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeppe Turska dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turska.
Guerrero misses with a few strikes there.
Turska moves away from the strike by Guerrero.
Turska staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Turska changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Guerrero looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turska trying to control the position but Guerrero is working away.
Guerrero is trying to get back 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turska tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guerrero prevents Turska from improving position.
The ground and pound from Turska seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Guerrero manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Turska regains full guard. Nicely done.

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 working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guerrero trying to hold on to Turska's head to control him but Turska postures up.
Turska thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guerrero to regain full guard.
Turska stands up over Guerrero, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turska trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero keeping full guard, as Turska tries to pass.
Guerrero is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Turska scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turska advances to half guard.
Guerrero wants to control but Turska is keeping busy.
Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Turska has control of the leg.
Guerrero won't allow Turska to pass to mount.
Turska is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerrero is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turska is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Guerrero is trying to stand up here but Turska is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turska winds up and cracks Guerrero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turska wants to take a breather but Guerrero is having none of it.
Turska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Guerrero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jeppe Turska is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turska is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pedro Guerrero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turska is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeppe Turska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turska winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeppe Turska!
Jeppe Turska is the new middleweight champion!