PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Fiddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Turner
vs
Fiddle

175 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
23
287 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Travis Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aaron Fiddle!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Fiddle has eaten all the pies!
The fighters circling - Fiddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Aaron Fiddle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fiddle swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Fiddle misses.
The fighters circling - Fiddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fiddle throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Fiddle misses its intended target.
Fiddle throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Travis Turner has been cut.
Fiddle jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Turner slips under a jab from Fiddle.
Horrible takedown by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiddle which made him look bad.
Fiddle keeps the fight on the outside.
Fiddle missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fiddle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner looks for a takedown but Fiddle sprawls well.
A big right from Fiddle misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner moves away from the strike by Fiddle.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Turner or perhaps it was just good defense by Fiddle which made him look bad.
Fiddle misses with a straight left.
Fiddle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fiddle scores with a punch to the head.
Fiddle connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fiddle prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turner gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner is looking to advance position but Fiddle won't allow it.

Fiddle is defending against the submission attempts here by Turner.
Turner stops Fiddle from getting back to his feet.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Fiddle defends it.
Fiddle pushes Turner off looking to stand but Turner dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fiddle won't allow Turner to pass to mount.

Fiddle kicks off Turner and gets to his feet.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Aaron Fiddle has been cut.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiddle as he avoids it easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fiddle as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiddle is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A big right from Fiddle misses.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Fiddle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fiddle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiddle throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fiddle, as that shot connected.
Aaron Fiddle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fiddle connects with a single shot there.
Fiddle lands a lovely overhand right.

Travis Turner's cut is getting worse.
Fiddle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner slips under a jab from Fiddle.
Fiddle misses with an uppercut.
Fiddle circles away from the clinch attempt.

Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fiddle prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fiddle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fiddle circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Fiddle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fiddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Fiddle connects with a looping right hand.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Fiddle.
Turner slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fiddle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Nice takedown defense from Fiddle. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Fiddle dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fiddle throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fiddle throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.

Fiddle gets caught flat footed, as Turner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turner pushes down on Fiddle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddle keeps working.
Fiddle is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Fiddle's hands, connecting with Fiddle's forehead.

Turner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Fiddle has managed to free his arm - good work.

Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fiddle tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner throwing shots but Fiddle is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is pressing down on Fiddle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiddle is holding on for now.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Fiddle is working away.

Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiddle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddle pushes Turner off looking to stand but Turner dives back in and keeps control.

Fiddle pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
Travis Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fiddle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is tying to control. Fiddle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner working over Fiddle with some ground and pound. Fiddle looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Fiddle manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fiddle to the mat! Fiddle manages to get full guard.

Turner 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.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner prevents Fiddle from getting back to his feet.
Turner advances position into side control!
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turner lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiddle keeps working.

Turner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fiddle tries to escape but Turner is in control.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Turner is chipping away with strikes.
Fiddle pushes Turner away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Turner gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fiddle is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fiddle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fiddle looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Turner has Fiddle flattened out and is raining down punches.
Turner lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

Turner is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Fiddle won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Turner off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Turner!