PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rotti Largo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Chris Turk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Turk
vs
Largo

183 cm
23
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
24
209 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rotti Largo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk lands a right hook to the body.
Turk moves out of range as Largo strikes.
Largo tries for a takedown but Turk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Largo misses with a leg kick.
Turk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice cross by Turk.
Largo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turk sprawls well. Turk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Largo gets slowly back to his feet.
Turk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice takedown defense from Turk. No joy for Largo on that attempt.
Chris Turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rotti Largo.
Turk avoids a punch combination nicely.

Turk drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turk won't allow Largo to sweep him here.
Turk wants to stand but Largo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Turk stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Largo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turk thuds his right hand into Largo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Largo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turk loads up on a big right hand but Largo slips the punch.
Largo tries to clinch but Turk is having none of it.
Largo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turk's calf.
Turk moves out of range of the leg kick from Largo.
Rotti Largo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Largo tries to move into range but Turk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Largo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turk counters with a right hand to the body.
Largo looks gassed!
Turk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Largo in his tracks.
Turk scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turk drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Largo right on the button. Largo goes down! Turk follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Turk gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Turk!