PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Wooten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turner
vs
Wooten

180 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kwame Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny Wooten!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Johnny Wooten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner lunges at Wooten with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wooten's hand.
Wooten tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Wooten backing up. Wooten nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooten misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Wooten misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwame Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Wooten.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Wooten.
Turner checks the leg kick nicely there.
A head kick misses from Wooten.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Wooten seems unphased.
Kwame Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooten throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Wooten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner scores with a hook.
Wooten tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Wooten tried to score with a low kick but Turner checks it.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Wooten off the cage and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooten gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wooten thinking.
Turner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wooten shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooten has his takedown stuffed
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Wooten will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooten looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good shot there by Turner.
Turner lands a jab to Wooten's midsection.
Wooten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Wooten has his takedown stuffed
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooten takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooten takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooten fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Wooten's head.
Wooten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Wooten seems unphased.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wooten throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Wooten's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Wooten's head back.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooten shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Wooten takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wooten in his tracks.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Wooten takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooten has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooten misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turner!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wooten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Kwame Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooten throws a low kick but Turner moves out of range easily.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wooten stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooten throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Turner blocks the leg kick.
Wooten misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Kwame Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Wooten.
Wooten is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner checks a leg kick nicely.
Wooten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooten throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooten dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Kwame Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Wooten misses
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wooten thinking.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turner lands a jab to Wooten's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooten is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wooten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands with a hook. Wooten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooten moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooten throws a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Turner.
Wooten tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turner is able to avoid easily.
Turner blocks a leg kick.
Turner with a jab.
Wooten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooten shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Wooten tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooten takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Turner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
Wooten doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooten walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Turner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooten shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wooten circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Wooten throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooten shoots and misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooten throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wooten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooten misses with a leg kick.
Turner cracks Wooten with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Wooten is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
Turner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Wooten backpedaling.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wooten might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turner has got the better of the exchanges.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wooten circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooten walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Turner.
Wooten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwame Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Wooten.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wooten.
Wooten walks into a stiff left hand from Turner.
Turner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wooten misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Turner checks a low kick from Wooten.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooten misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.

Wooten shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wooten was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner wants to control but Wooten postures up.
Johnny Wooten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwame Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wooten tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooten is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turner is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Wooten keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wooten looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Wooten looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight for Kwame Turner!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Kwame Turner!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Kwame Turner!

Kwame Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Kwame Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support.