PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Turner (ranked 4663 p4p, 6453 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Average has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonny Turner's chin.

Turner
vs
Average

170 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Average 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Average looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Average walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jonny Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Average walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Average fails in his attempt to clinch.
Average walks into a jab.
Average tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Average takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Average takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner digs a good hook to Average's body.
Average should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Average does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Average off the cage and back into range.
Average looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with the combination.
Turner connects with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Turner cracks Average with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Average takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Average takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Average doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
Average drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Average doesn't seem bothered though.
Average on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Average on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner throws a one two combo.
Turner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Average takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Average shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner thuds a left hand into Average's body.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Average circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner cracks Average with an open hand slap.
Nice cross by Turner.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner connects with a body shot.
Average takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Average takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Average stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Turner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Average is controlling Turner's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is just content to waste time from the top position. Average takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Turner trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner tests Average's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been informed that Average has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Turner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Turner lands the left hand.
Turner swings for the body but Average moves out of range.
Turner with a nice cross.
Turner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner lands a jab to Average's midsection.
Average moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice straight punches there by Turner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turner.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Average.
Turner lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner with a nice cross.
Average is breathing heavily.
Turner swings for the body but Average moves out of range.
Average is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Average can do to turn this around?
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Average momentarily.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Average should have avoided that one.
Average drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Average on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Average on the side of the head.
Average walks into a left hand.
Turner cracks Average with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Turner lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Turner with a hook.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Average doesn't seem bothered though.
Average takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Turner.
Average takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Jonny Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Turner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Average back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Average will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Turner wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Turner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to stand but Average is controlling his arm.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is really struggling to control Average but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner looks to land a combination. Average sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turner lands a jab.
Average has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Average takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Turner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Turner.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Average is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Turner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Turner swinging wildly here.
Average wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Average shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Average bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner jabs Average right on the nose. Average blinks but takes it well.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Average takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Average has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Average there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Average on the side of the head.
Average takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Average backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jonny Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Average takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Average takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Average takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Turner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Average gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Average's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Average scrambles back to his feet.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Average back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Average seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Average gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner works Average's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Turner jabs at Average's body.
Average takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Average closes the distance and pushes Turner back into the cage.
Turner gets through Average's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Average.
Turner misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Average drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Average doesn't seem bothered though.
Average takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jonny Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Average takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Turner there.
Average drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Average takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner's corner calls for a 1-2. Turner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Average's head back.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner sets himself, and Average steps forward looking for the clinch! Turner avoids it this time.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Average stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Average.
Turner cracks Average with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Turner - just one landing.
Average on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joe Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner lands a jab to Average's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Turner!
Joe Average spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll just have to work hard and win next time.'.