PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Massimo Fabbri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane Turnham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Turnham
vs
Fabbri

200 cm
30
210 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

189 cm
25
219 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Shane Turnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Massimo Fabbri!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Fabbri.
Turnham shoots in but Fabbri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turnham.
Turnham shoots in for a takedown but Fabbri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Turnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turnham closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turnham tries for a takedown but Fabbri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turnham lands a head kick!

It looks like Massimo Fabbri has been cut.
Fabbri is looking to slow Turnham down with leg kicks.
Fabbri avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fabbri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fabbri has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Fabbri lands a shot to the body.
Fabbri working Turnham over with knees to the body.
Fabbri avoids the elbow strike from Turnham, against the cage.
Fabbri blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabbri crunches a lovely knee into Turnham's ribcage.
Turnham is breathing heavily.
Fabbri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fabbri lands a shot to the body.
Fabbri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Fabbri.

It looks like Shane Turnham has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnham avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Fabbri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fabbri obliges.
Fabbri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabbri lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnham won't want to take too many of those.
Fabbri pushes Turnham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fabbri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnham blocks it with crossed arms.
Turnham throws a punch but it's blocked by Fabbri.
Fabbri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnham avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Fabbri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turnham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
Fabbri scores with a shoulder strike.
Fabbri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fabbri lands a left hand.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
A short uppercut from Fabbri.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Fabbri lands an elbow inside.
Fabbri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fabbri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turnham backwards.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Turnham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabbri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fabbri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri pushes Turnham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fabbri landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fabbri putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turnham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fabbri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri trying to land knees to the body.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Fabbri tries to land a knee to the head but Turnham blocks with his arms.
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!
Turnham has Fabbri pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fabbri manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fabbri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fabbri lands with a short shot to the head.
Fabbri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fabbri lands a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fabbri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turnham blocks an elbow strike from Fabbri.
Fabbri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnham is defending well for now.
Fabbri lands a knee to the head.
Turnham avoiding damage as Fabbri throws knees to the body.
Turnham has a couple of punches blocked by Fabbri.
Turnham blocks an elbow strike from Fabbri.
Fabbri using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
Fabbri lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnham backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabbri presses Turnham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turnham tries to pull guard but Fabbri holds him up against the cage and eventually Turnham drops back down to his feet.
Turnham trying to control the position but instead, Fabbri has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turnham into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Fabbri dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Turnham shoots in for a takedown but Fabbri shows good takedown defense.
Turnham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fabbri throws a front kick aimed at Turnham's knee but Turnham avoids it well.
Turnham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Fabbri has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Turnham takes an elbow to the temple.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turnham struggles to land a body shot inside as Fabbri controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fabbri.
Fabbri landing knees to the body.
Massimo Fabbri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fabbri obliges.
Fabbri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnhams head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fabbri landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri connects with a knee to the head.
Fabbri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabbri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fabbri trying to land knees to the body.
Fabbri lands a nice shot to the body.
Fabbri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turnham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fabbri lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabbri.
Fabbri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Fabbri.
Fabbri comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fabbri lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnham won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fabbri lands a nice knee to the body.
Fabbri works on Turnham's body with a couple of short punches.
Fabbri lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnham backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabbri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fabbri throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turnham blocks it with crossed arms.
Fabbri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fabbri taking a breather.
Fabbri lands an elbow that stopped Turnham in his tracks for a moment.
Fabbri stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fabbri just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turnham's brow.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fabbri missing with knees to the body.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fabbri has Turnham pressed against the cage, preventing Turnham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fabbri throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turnhams head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri stops a takedown attempt from Turnham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Turnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabbri cracks Turnham with a nice body shot.
Fabbri lands a good knee to the midsection. Turnham won't want to take too many of those.
Turnham takes an elbow to the temple.
Fabbri lands a body shot.
Turnham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabbri lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnham's defenses.
Nice elbow from Fabbri.
A short right from Fabbri on the inside.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fabbri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turnham is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnham taking a breather.
Fabbri lands an elbow that stopped Turnham in his tracks for a moment.
Fabbri lands an elbow inside that Turnham shrugs off.
Fabbri keeps control of Turnham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Fabbri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnham avoids a wild elbow strike from Fabbri.

Turnham successfully pulls guard.
Fabbri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turnham working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabbri passes Turnham's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Massimo Fabbri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Fabbri has closed the distance and engaged Turnham in a clinch.
Fabbri avoiding damage as Turnham throws knees to the body.
Fabbri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fabbri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Fabbri on the inside.
Fabbri leaning against his opponent.
Fabbri throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fabbri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Turnham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fabbri smiles and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Turnham.
Fabbri misses with a double jab
and Turnham counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shane Turnham is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabbri tries to clinch there but Turnham circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fabbri can pounce on him.
Turnham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turnham shoots for a takedown but Fabbri saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fabbri tries to clinch but Turnham is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fabbri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Fabbri obliges.
Turnham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri missing with knees to the body.
Turnham tries to circle away but Fabbri has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turnham takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabbri lands an elbow just above Turnham 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fabbri.
Fabbri prevents a body shot from Turnham.
Turnham is trying to break the clinch but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fabbri.
Fabbri lands an elbow inside.
Fabbri misses with a punch to the body.
Fabbri lands with a left to the head.
Turnham tries to work over Fabbri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fabbri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fabbri trying to control the position but instead, Turnham has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fabbri into the cage.
Turnham looking to stall.
Good body shot from Fabbri.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnham tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabbri just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Turnham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fabbri lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turnham managing to block the knees to the body from Fabbri.
A shot in the inside from Fabbri.
Fabbri landing knees to the body.
Fabbri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turnham's defenses.
Fabbri lands a nice elbow.
Fabbri lands an uppercut.
Fabbri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turnham tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fabbri smiles and moves away.
Shane Turnham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fabbri clinches.
Turnham is trying to pull guard but Fabbri has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnham takes an elbow to the temple.
A short body shot lands from Fabbri as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabbri.
Turnham tries to land knees in the clinch but Fabbri avoids the damage to the body.
Fabbri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fabbri tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turnham avoids it.
Turnham takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fabbri tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fabbri is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Turnham takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right handed body shot lands from Fabbri.
Fabbri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Massimo Fabbri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabbri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fabbri lands a damaging elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fabbri.
Fabbri lands on the inside with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Massimo Fabbri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fabbri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Massimo Fabbri!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Massimo Fabbri!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Massimo Fabbri!

Massimo Fabbri wins by unanimous decision!
Massimo Fabbri made sure to mention his sponsor, Syndicate Nutrition in his post fight interview.