PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boban Turnik (ranked 5600 p4p, 5101 weight class) and Amsterdam HW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Turnik
vs
HW

210 cm
18
264
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
255
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boban Turnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Amsterdam HW!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HW slips a jab and a cross from Turnik.

HW gets a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, HW creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
HW lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from HW.
HW tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnik's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for HW.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HW looking for a takedown.
HW lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but HW is keeping busy.
HW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HW throws a punch but it's blocked by Turnik.
HW scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HW has a couple of punches blocked by Turnik.
HW has a couple of punches blocked by Turnik.
HW struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnik controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from HW.
Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut.

HW breaks the clinch.

HW clinches up with Turnik and pushes him back against the cage.
HW is leaning against Turnik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
HW is working Turnik over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnik blocks a body shot from HW.
HW tries a body shot but Turnik blocks it.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
HW scores with a nice hook to the head.
HW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
HW scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HW lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turnik prevents the takedown attempt.
HW keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turnik's efforts to push away.
HW lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HW scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turnik.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
HW scores with a shoulder strike.
HW lands a nice uppercut.
Turnik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
HW lands a right hand.
HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
HW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from HW.
HW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HW lands a left hand.
HW lands an uppercut.
HW scores with an uppercut up the middle.
HW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HW struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnik controls his hands.
HW stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
HW prevents Turnik from breaking the clinch.
HW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
HW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amsterdam HW dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

HW scores with a nice right hand.
Turnik throws a combination. HW tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

HW moves into the clinch successfully.
HW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from HW.
HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
HW lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turnik.
HW lands a right hand.
HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
A short right from HW.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from HW.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnik tries to break the clinch but HW is controlling the position.
Turnik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
HW throws a head punch that misses.
HW lands with a light punch inside.
Turnik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, HW scores with a nice short uppercut.
HW lands a nice uppercut.
HW softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Amsterdam HW seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turnik wants to stall.
HW scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
HW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
HW lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HW.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
HW lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turnik is trying to break the clinch but HW is controlling him.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
HW is working Turnik over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
HW lands a left hand.
HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from HW.
HW stalling in the clinch.
HW lands with a right to the head.
HW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnik or not.
A short left from HW.
HW has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
HW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turnik or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from HW.
HW lands a shoulder strike.
HW lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from HW.
HW drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
HW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
HW works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
HW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
Turnik tries a body shot but HW blocks it.
HW lands an uppercut.
HW lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amsterdam HW showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

HW gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
HW lands a hook that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HW.
HW lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
Turnik takes a shot to the head.
HW lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by HW.
HW misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for HW.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from HW.
HW pushes Turnik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnik has had enough of the clinch but HW keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
HW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
HW lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse.
HW scores with a nice hook to the head.

Turnik is rocked!
HW working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Turnik is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

HW escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turnik seems to have got his legs back now.

HW forces Turnik back against the cage and clinches.
HW lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turnik backwards.
HW makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
HW lands with a light punch inside.
HW lands an uppercut.
HW lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
HW lands a hook to the side of the head.
HW throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turniks head.
A head punch on the inside from HW fails to land.
HW lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from HW.
HW lands a big right hand that drops Turnik! The killer instinct kicks in and HW finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by HW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amsterdam HW!