PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kentrell Turner (ranked 3740 p4p, 3687 weight class) and Marcus Delgado (ranked 504 p4p, 501 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turner
vs
Delgado

185 cm
30
185
5 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
193
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kentrell Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marcus Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marcus Delgado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delgado's waist but Delgado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Delgado misses with a straight left.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Delgado fails to land the takedown.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delgado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delgado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delgado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delgado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Delgado.
Delgado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Delgado scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Delgado lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Delgado not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner is staying active underneath Delgado, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delgado in particular looking to stall.
Delgado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delgado trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
Delgado has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Delgado is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turner with a nice calf kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Delgado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Delgado off to one side.
Turner thumps Delgado with a low kick.
Delgado checks a leg kick nicely.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
And Delgado tries to counter it with a takedown but Turner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner is looking to slow Delgado down with leg kicks.
Delgado misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turner throws a combination. Delgado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delgado shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delgado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delgado. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Delgado tries to get set, Turner tries to push him back and clinch up but Delgado manages to avoid the attempt.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delgado.
Turner scores with a head kick. Delgado tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Delgado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Delgado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delgado wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Delgado has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Delgado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner staying out of range there.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Delgado is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delgado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Delgado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

Delgado drives through with a takedown into Turner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kentrell Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Delgado shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Kentrell Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner throws a leg kick

and Delgado counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
Delgado trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Delgado might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Delgado is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Delgado passes Turner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Delgado on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Delgado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Delgado has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at UnderGround BJJ & MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Delgado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Delgado thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Delgado seems to be working for a kimura but Turner defends the submission attempt.
Delgado is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Delgado looking to pass the guard.
Delgado advances position into side control!
Turner tries to buck Delgado off but Delgado is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turner down.
Delgado in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Delgado misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Delgado throws an elbow but Turner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Delgado lands a nice forearm strike.
Delgado takes a little break here. Turner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Delgado working the ground and pound.

Delgado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Delgado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner parries the strikes from Delgado easily there. Delgado is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turner to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delgado creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Delgado tries to move to mount but Turner blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Delgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Turner checks a low kick from Delgado.
Nice uppercut there from Delgado.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delgado.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Delgado changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Delgado looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Turner gets caught napping as Delgado dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.

Turner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Delgado presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Delgado keeps him there for the moment.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delgado has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turner as Delgado tries to tie him up.
Turner can't break the clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delgado shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turner throws a body punch but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Delgado shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Delgado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Delgado's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner is looking to slow Delgado down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado checks a leg kick nicely.
Delgado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Delgado dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Delgado fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Delgado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Delgado throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Delgado throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands a head kick. Delgado smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado misses the jab.
Delgado throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Delgado has a takedown stuffed.
Kentrell Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Delgado.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Delgado.
As Delgado looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Delgado just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Delgado.
Delgado shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Delgado throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Delgado blocks the leg kick.
Turner lands a two punch combo.

Delgado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Turner sneaks out the side door and pushes Delgado away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delgado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Delgado drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Turner sneaks out the side door and pushes Delgado away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A big left from Delgado misses.
Kentrell Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Delgado moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Turner fails with the takedown.
Delgado looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Delgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrell Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrell Turner!
Kentrell Turner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.