PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rune Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaako Turkinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaako Turkinen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Banchamek
vs
Turkinen

167 cm
28
153 lbs
7 - 9 - 1

178 cm
31
146 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rune Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaako Turkinen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Banchamek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banchamek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Banchamek shoots in and gets a takedown into Turkinen's guard.
Turkinen wants to get back to his feet but Banchamek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turkinen controls Banchamek momentarily but Banchamek frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Turkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banchamek looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banchamek is one step ahead there.
Banchamek trying to control but Turkinen is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banchamek postures up in Turkinen's guard and throws a big left but Turkinen blocks it.
Banchamek tries to free his leg and advance position but Turkinen is retaining full guard.
Turkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banchamek has been working on his balance at MM eh Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Turkinen.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banchamek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jaako Turkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Banchamek knows he should have avoided that one.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Turkinen misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banchamek.
Turkinen tests Banchamek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek shoots in looking for a takedown but Turkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banchamek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banchamek doesn't seem bothered though.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.

Banchamek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banchamek prevents Turkinen from improving his position.
Banchamek is just content to waste time from the top position. Turkinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turkinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Banchamek wants to control from the top but Turkinen keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banchamek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banchamek won't allow Turkinen to sweep him here.
Banchamek looking to pass the guard.
Banchamek being controlled here momentarily.
Banchamek preventing the sweep.
Banchamek wants to pass the guard but Turkinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turkinen is on top in guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Banchamek gets a clinch.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Turkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek.
Turkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek jumps guard but Turkinen stands there with Banchamek around his waist. Banchamek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Turkinen lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen misses with some punches.
Turkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turkinen after a bit of a struggle.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek prevents a body shot from Turkinen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Turkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banchameks head.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Turkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Turkinen cracks Banchamek with a nice body shot.
Banchamek is looking to break free of the clinch but Turkinen has double underhooks.
Banchamek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turkinen is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Turkinen.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Turkinen.
Banchamek is looking for a takedown.
Turkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Turkinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banchamek's efforts to push away.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Turkinen.
Banchamek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turkinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banchamek can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Turkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banchamek.
Turkinen lands with a left to the head.
Turkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turkinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banchamek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
Banchamek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turkinen.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banchamek's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Turkinen circles away.
Rune Banchamek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Banchamek ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen scores with a hook.
Banchamek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banchamek momentarily.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Banchamek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banchamek has time to react.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Banchamek gets a clinch.
Banchamek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Banchamek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen tests Banchamek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banchamek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banchamek throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown but Turkinen shows good takedown defense.
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Turkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banchamek needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Banchamek shoots in for a double leg but Turkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turkinen takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen lands with a straight right. Banchamek didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek shoots in but Turkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Banchamek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banchamek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
Banchamek goes for a double leg but Turkinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turkinen continues to drive forward.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Turkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Turkinen.
Banchamek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Rune Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banchamek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banchamek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turkinen throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
Banchamek tries to counter by clinching up but Turkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Turkinen breaks away
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banchamek throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Banchamek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turkinen with a hook.
Turkinen scores with a jab.
Banchamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Turkinen pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banchamek doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen punishes Banchamek's body with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Turkinen scores with a four punch combination!
Turkinen thuds his right hand into Banchamek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Turkinen takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turkinen but Turkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Banchamek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banchamek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banchamek momentarily.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banchamek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Banchamek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banchamek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turkinen lands a nice hook to Banchamek's body. Banchamek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Turkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Banchamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turkinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!
An out of breath Jaako Turkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.