PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Turpin (ranked 4512 p4p, 4436 weight class) and Roy Jones Jr (ranked 488 p4p, 477 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.

Turpin
vs
Jones Jr

177 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
193
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

BRAZEN - Fight Gear

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Randy Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roy Jones Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turpin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones Jr walks into a straight right hand from Turpin.
Turpin misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Turpin tests Jones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turpin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turpin wants it to stay on the feet.
Turpin throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turpin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jones Jr. Jones Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turpin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Jones Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turpin misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
Turpin scores with a nice strike.
Turpin throws a good cross that connects.
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!
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turpin.
Jones Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turpin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones Jr.
Turpin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turpin lands with a cross.
Turpin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turpin fails to land with a series of punches.
Turpin throws a series of punches but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Randy Turpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turpin missing with a left hand there. Jones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpin is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Jones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jones Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Jones Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones Jr with the counter takedown but Turpin avoids it easily.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Turpin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones Jr under the eye.
Turpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randy Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones Jr won't allow Turpin to get back to his feet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turpin is on top in guard.

Jones Jr is trying to control the position but Turpin postures up.
Turpin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turpin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turpin stopping the sweep attempt from Jones Jr.
Turpin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr keeping moving, preventing Turpin from controlling successfully.
Jones Jr seems keen to control Turpin's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turpin as he avoids it easily.
Randy Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Jr.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Turpin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turpin tries to avoid it but Jones Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turpin to the ground. Turpin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Some wild striking there from Turpin.
Turpin misses with a straight right.
Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turpin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head.
A jab from Turpin misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turpin misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Turpin tries to bum rush Jones Jr with a series of wild strikes but Jones Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr misses with a head kick.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Turpin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Turpin, which made it look bad.
Turpin throwing a counter right hand but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Turpin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Turpin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones Jr tries to clinch up.
Turpin scores with a nice strike.
Turpin misses with a looping left.
Jones Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Turpin shakes him off and moves away.
Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turpin as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Turpin pushes him away.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
A swing and a miss from Turpin.
A slow jab from Turpin misses its intended target.

Jones Jr drives through with a takedown into guard.

Turpin kicks Jones Jr off and gets to his feet.
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!
Turpin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turpin throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.
Jones Jr moves in looking to clinch but Turpin pushes him off.
Randy Turpin is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones Jr. Jones Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Turpin scores with a nice head shot.
Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turpin as he jumps to the side.
Randy Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Jr.
Turpin avoids a kick to the body.
Turpin misses with an uppercut.
Jones Jr counters with a body kick.
Jones Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Jones Jr moves in looking to clinch but Turpin pushes him off.
Turpin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Jr can do to turn this around?
Turpin throws a looping overhand right but Jones Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Turpin connects with a crisp jab.
Turpin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turpin throws a shot from downtown. Jones Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin throws out a loose jab but Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roy Jones Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turpin misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpin throws the left hand but Jones Jr avoids the punch easily.
Turpin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turpin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones Jr somewhat.
Good standup being displayed there by Turpin as he connects with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Jones Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jones Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turpin avoids it really well and circles away.
Turpin misses with a looping right.
Jones Jr ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Turpin misses with a hook.
Turpin scores with a jab to the body.

Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones Jr was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Turpin explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Jones Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr throws a series of punches but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones Jr has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Turpin misses.
Jones Jr walks into a left hand.
Turpin keeps the fight on the outside.
Turpin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones Jr tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Turpin throws a right hand that Jones Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones Jr also avoids with ease.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
A big right from Turpin misses.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Turpin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jones Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones Jr lands a two punch combo.
Turpin blocks a head kick by Jones Jr.
Turpin misses with the combination.

Jones Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones Jr is trying to push Turpin away but Turpin has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Turpin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turpin as he jumps to the side.
Turpin missing with a left hand there. Jones Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpin misses with a straight left.
Turpin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Turpin misses.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turpin.
Turpin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Turpin throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Turpin.
Turpin slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from Turpin does no damage.
Jones Jr tries to clinch up.
Turpin cracks Jones Jr with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpin misses the target.
Jones Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turpin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turpin misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Jones Jr.
A big left from Turpin misses.
A swing and a miss from Turpin.
Jones Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turpin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turpin defends well and Jones Jr ends up having to push Turpin into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Randy Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Jones Jr.
Jones Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slow jab from Turpin misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a hook.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
Jones Jr slips a straight right by Turpin.
Nice sprawl there from Turpin as Jones Jr shoots in.
Turpin swinging wildly here.
Turpin looks to throw the jab but Jones Jr is out of range.
A big left from Turpin misses.
Turpin lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Turpin misses with a straight left.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones Jr is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Jones Jr with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Jones Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turpin throws a hook but Jones Jr avoids it easily.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turpin.
Jones Jr looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Turpin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Jones Jr tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turpin pinned against the ropes. Turpin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turpin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Turpin backs off Jones Jr throws a huge counter combo but Turpin manages to avoid it all.
Nice body punch from Turpin.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turpin.
Jones Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Turpin gets double underhooks and turns Jones Jr into the ropes.
Turpin looks to land a right hand but Jones Jr moved out of range.
Jones Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr shoots in and drives through. Turpin sprawls well.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones Jr takes one on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpin misses the target.
Turpin misses with a looping right.
A cross from Turpin lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin connects with a nice looking jab.
Turpin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones Jr slips under a jab from Turpin.
A jab from Turpin misses.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Turpin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turpin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turpin throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Roy Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones Jr throws a right and a left that Turpin avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Turpin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turpin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Turpin!
Randy Turpin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.