PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sticky Buds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sticky Buds could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shane Turnham's chin.

Buds
vs
Turnham

180 cm
23
208 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

200 cm
29
210 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Blood Bank ($10)

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sticky Buds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Turnham!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turnham lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Buds sprawling to the canvas. Turnham follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Buds hang on?

Buds is rocked!

It looks like Sticky Buds has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Turnham seems to be working for a kimura but Buds defends the submission attempt.
Oh Buds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turnham stops Buds from getting back to his feet.
Buds seems to have got his legs back now.
Turnham is pressing down on Buds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buds is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Turnham there.
Turnham working Buds over with strikes.

Turnham stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Buds to get to his feet.
Buds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Turnham drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turnham is pushing down on Buds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Buds is fighting to maintain full guard but Turnham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Turnham wants to pass the guard but Buds is defending well.
Turnham thows a huge punch but Buds dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnham prevents Buds from standing back up.

Turnham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turnham stops Buds from getting back to his feet.
Buds is breathing heavily.
Buds blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turnham.
Buds tries to kick Turnham off but Turnham keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turnham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turnham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Buds taking some punishment here, with Turnham in his half guard.
Turnham drops an elbow to the side of Buds's head.
Turnham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Buds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Buds might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Buds looks like he's trying to stand up.
Buds on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Buds tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Sticky Buds's cut is getting worse.
Turnham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turnham trying to control the action but Buds is working from the bottom.
Turnham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turnham thows a huge punch but Buds dodges it nicely.

Turnham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buds defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turnham scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buds knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turnham on the ground.
Buds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turnham.
Buds is trying to stand back up but Turnham is controlling him
Buds is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turnham scores with a couple of nice shots.

Turnham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buds is just riding it out for now. Turnham eventually gives up the hold.
Turnham wants to pass the guard but Buds is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turnham is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buds wants to get back to his feet.
Turnham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnham wants to control the pace but Buds is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Turnham connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Sticky Buds's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Turnham with the ground and pound from mount.

Jeez, Sticky Buds's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sticky Buds's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Turnham!
Shane Turnham very nearly forgot to thank Blood Bank ($10) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.