PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Ninja Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Venom Vortex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ninja Turtle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ninja turtles theme song!!!. Vortex is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: VOIVOD into the abyss. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ninja Turtle
vs
Vortex

205 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Ninja Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Venom Vortex!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vortex takes a swing at Ninja Turtle's ribcage but misses.
Ninja Turtle cracks a nice hook into Vortex's ribs.
Ninja Turtle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ninja Turtle fails to land with a series of punches.
Ninja Turtle looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vortex moves out of range as Ninja Turtle throws a body kick.
Vortex keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja Turtle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja Turtle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vortex throws out a loose jab but Ninja Turtle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ninja Turtle throws a leg kick but Vortex moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Ninja Turtle. Those never looked like landing.
Ninja Turtle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vortex if he has to take too many more of those.
Ninja Turtle slips under a jab from Vortex.
Ninja Turtle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vortex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja Turtle was well out of range. Poor timing from Vortex.
Ninja Turtle tries to land a front kick but Vortex steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ninja Turtle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ninja Turtle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle misses with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vortex. Ninja Turtle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja Turtle throws a body kick that misses.
Vortex scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ninja Turtle doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ninja Turtle. Vortex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ninja Turtle moves out of range as Vortex strikes.
Ninja Turtle slaps away a takedown attempt from Vortex, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ninja Turtle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ninja Turtle is looking to wear down Vortex with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ninja Turtle swings for the body but Vortex moves out of range.
Vortex missing with a left hand there. Ninja Turtle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ninja Turtle slips a jab from Vortex.
Don Ninja Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ninja Turtle scores with a body shot.
Ninja Turtle moves out of range as Vortex strikes.
Vortex missing with a left hand there. Ninja Turtle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ninja Turtle tries a low kick but Vortex avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ninja Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vortex moves away.
Ninja Turtle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vortex shoots in looking for a takedown. Ninja Turtle tries to sprawl out of it but Vortex keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ninja Turtle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vortex with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ninja Turtle to score with a decent uppercut.
Vortex lands with a right hand.
Ninja Turtle throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vortex's head.

Vortex darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Vortex wants to work for an arm triangle but Ninja Turtle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ninja Turtle keeping control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Vortex decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Vortex takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ninja Turtle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vortex's calf.
Ninja Turtle lands a head kick!
Vortex connects with a looping right hand.
Ninja Turtle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vortex throws a big shot that misses.
Vortex blocks a head kick by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle slips under a jab from Vortex.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja Turtle misses with a head kick.
Ninja Turtle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ninja Turtle moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ninja Turtle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vortex is out of range.
Vortex scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Ninja Turtle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vortex to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ninja Turtle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vortex is controlling him.
Vortex trying to control but Ninja Turtle is working from the bottom.
Ninja Turtle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ninja Turtle tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vortex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vortex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ninja Turtle is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Ninja Turtle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ninja Turtle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vortex slips a straight right by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vortex has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vortex looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ninja Turtle is fending him off so far but Vortex persists. Nope, Ninja Turtle circles away and we're back to standing.
Ninja Turtle throws a sloppy head kick and Vortex moves out of range easily.
Vortex misses the jab.
Ninja Turtle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vortex moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vortex shoots in but Ninja Turtle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Don Ninja Turtle is winning the standup battle so far.
Ninja Turtle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vortex has a takedown stuffed.
Don Ninja Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Venom Vortex.
A head kick misses from Ninja Turtle.
Vortex uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle slips a jab from Vortex.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle swinging wildly here.
Vortex pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ninja Turtle throws the left hand but Vortex avoids the punch easily.
Don Ninja Turtle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ninja Turtle gets caught flat footed, as Vortex shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vortex trying to control the position from guard on top but Ninja Turtle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Vortex drops back looking for a leg! Ninja Turtle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ninja Turtle manages to kick Vortex off! Vortex jumps back into Ninja Turtle's guard.
Ninja Turtle controlling the position.
Ninja Turtle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vortex is one step ahead there.
Vortex passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vortex is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ninja Turtle has escaped the position, nice work there.

Vortex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vortex trying to control the action but Ninja Turtle is working from the bottom.
Ninja Turtle pushes Vortex away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Vortex gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ninja Turtle is trying to get back to half guard.
Ninja Turtle is trying to buck Vortex off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vortex is trying to get an arm triangle but Ninja Turtle is defending well.

Vortex working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Vortex is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ninja Turtle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Vortex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ninja Turtle, who protects the arm well.

Vortex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ninja Turtle is looking to regain half guard here but Vortex keeps moving and retains side control.

Vortex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ninja Turtle sneaks out the side door and pushes Vortex away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ninja Turtle tries a head kick but it misses.
Vortex lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Vortex.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vortex takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vortex avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vortex tries to bum rush Ninja Turtle with a series of wild strikes but Ninja Turtle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Venom Vortex 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! This is the final round!

Ninja Turtle fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ninja Turtle, right into the meat.
Ninja Turtle throws a hook but Vortex avoids it easily.
Vortex takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for Vortex. That snapped Ninja Turtle's head back.
Ninja Turtle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vortex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ninja Turtle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vortex.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vortex avoids the head kick by Ninja Turtle.
Vortex throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ninja Turtle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vortex avoids the head kick by Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ninja Turtle is looking to land body kicks.
Vortex throws an overhand right that lands on Ninja Turtle's shoulder, as Ninja Turtle tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vortex closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ninja Turtle circles away.
Ninja Turtle connects with an inside leg kick.
Ninja Turtle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ninja Turtle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ninja Turtle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vortex.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that misses.
Vortex moves out of range of the body kick from Ninja Turtle.
Ninja Turtle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ninja Turtle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vortex is out of range and Ninja Turtle settles back down.

Ninja Turtle gets caught napping as Vortex dives in and scores a takedown. Ninja Turtle manages to retain guard.

Vortex is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Vortex drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ninja Turtle dives on top into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vortex scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ninja Turtle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ninja Turtle throws a sloppy head kick and Vortex moves out of range easily.
Vortex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vortex thuds a left hand into Ninja Turtle's body.
Ninja Turtle misses with a low kick.
Ninja Turtle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Ninja Turtle tenderised Vortex's leg. Vortex is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ninja Turtle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vortex.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ninja Turtle.
Vortex swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ninja Turtle throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vortex bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ninja Turtle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ninja Turtle lands with a kick to the temple. Vortex shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vortex throws a hook but Ninja Turtle blocks it.
Vortex takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Vortex fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ninja Turtle sprawls well initially but Vortex persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ninja Turtle tries to roll over but Vortex keeps him under control.

Vortex is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vortex takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ninja Turtle is trying to control but can't.
Ninja Turtle wants to get back to his feet.
Ninja Turtle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vortex on the ground.

Vortex escapes and gets back to his feet.
Vortex misses with a hook. Ninja Turtle ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ninja Turtle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ninja Turtle swinging wildly here.
A big right from Vortex misses.
Vortex with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice uppercut lands for Vortex. That snapped Ninja Turtle's head back.
Ninja Turtle tries to score with a low kick but Vortex moves his leg out of the way.
Nice cross by Vortex.
Don Ninja Turtle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ninja Turtle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ninja Turtle throws a sloppy head kick and Vortex moves out of range easily.
Vortex misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Ninja Turtle.
Vortex missing with a left hand there. Ninja Turtle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ninja Turtle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Ninja Turtle.
I think Ninja Turtle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Ninja Turtle!
A victorious Don Ninja Turtle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.