PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Trezeguet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Turchin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Trezeguet
vs
Turchin

193 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Trezeguet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Turchin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trezeguet moves forwards but Turchin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turchin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turchin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trezeguet's waist but Trezeguet gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turchin off to one side.

Turchin has Trezeguet up against the ropes in a clinch.
Trezeguet just leaning against Turchin, taking a breather.
Trezeguet is leaning against Turchin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turchin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Trezeguet smiles and moves away.
Trezeguet doesn't manage to clinch there - Turchin circles away.

Turchin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Trezeguet to the mat! Trezeguet manages to get full guard.
Turchin trying to control but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Turchin tries to free his leg and advance position but Trezeguet is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet is trying to keep Turchin in close.
Turchin trying to control but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.
Trezeguet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trezeguet tries to get out of the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ivan Turchin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Trezeguet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Turchin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trezeguet, pushing him back against the ropes.
Trezeguet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchin up against the ropes.
Turchin tries to score a body lock takedown but Trezeguet shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
David Trezeguet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.

That's two 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.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trezeguet - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turchin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trezeguet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turchin is trying to push Trezeguet away but Trezeguet has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trezeguet.
Turchin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Trezeguet pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trezeguet tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turchin just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Trezeguet stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Trezeguet.
Trezeguet lands with a right to the head.
Turchin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trezeguet has him pressed against the ropes.
Turchin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trezeguet just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Trezeguet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trezeguet fails to land with a series of punches.
Trezeguet misses with a lunging right hand
and Turchin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Trezeguet takes the fight into the clinch.
Trezeguet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turchin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turchin looks gassed!
Trezeguet dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Trezeguet gets control of Turchin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trezeguet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trezeguet wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turchin is now in half guard.
Trezeguet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turchin on the ground.
Turchin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turchin is working away from the top position though.
Trezeguet tries to roll over but Turchin keeps him under control.
Trezeguet trying to control here.
Trezeguet is in trouble now - Turchin has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Turchin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Trezeguet fails to land with a series of punches.
Trezeguet stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trezeguet wants it to stay on the feet.
Turchin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trezeguet but Trezeguet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trezeguet keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
David Trezeguet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.
Turchin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trezeguet misses the jab.
Turchin is breathing heavily.
Trezeguet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Ivan Turchin has been cut.

Turchin has managed to clinch.
Turchin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Trezeguet just stands there and leans against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trezeguet leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Trezeguet prevents Turchin from breaking the clinch.
Trezeguet has Turchin pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Turchin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trezeguet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turchin tries for a takedown but Trezeguet manages to get underhooks.

Trezeguet manages to break the clinch.
Turchin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Trezeguet clinches up with Turchin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Trezeguet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trezeguet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trezeguet lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet controlling the action here for a moment.

Trezeguet jumps into guard, dragging Turchin to the mat.
Trezeguet keeping moving, preventing Turchin from controlling successfully.
Trezeguet is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trezeguet keeping moving, preventing Turchin from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Trezeguet uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Trezeguet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turchin but Turchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trezeguet stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Trezeguet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turchin but Turchin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Turchin. No joy for Trezeguet on that attempt.
Turchin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trezeguet counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trezeguet throws a quick inside leg kick.
David Trezeguet is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Trezeguet has managed to clinch.
Trezeguet lands an uppercut.

Trezeguet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Trezeguet clinches.

Trezeguet ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trezeguet no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Trezeguet trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turchin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Trezeguet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Turchin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Turchin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trezeguet misses with a right hand
and Turchin counters with a solid body kick.

Turchin closes the distance and clinches.
Turchin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Trezeguet gets control of Turchin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trezeguet will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Trezeguet wants to control the position but Turchin says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turchin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Trezeguet trying to hold on to Turchin's head to control him but Turchin postures up.
Turchin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turchin is trying to control. Trezeguet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turchin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Trezeguet is looking for a sweep. Turchin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trezeguet wants to control but Turchin is keeping busy.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turchin trying to control the action but Trezeguet is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ivan Turchin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Turchin closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Trezeguet taking a breather.
Turchin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trezeguet walks away with a smile on his face. Turchin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trezeguet cracks Turchin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
No joy there for Trezeguet, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trezeguet misses with an uppercut. Turchin saw that one coming.

Turchin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Trezeguet looking to control.
Trezeguet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turchin is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trezeguet is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trezeguet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trezeguet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Trezeguet just wasn't active enough.
Turchin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trezeguet throws the left hand but Turchin avoids the punch easily.

Trezeguet moves into the clinch.
Trezeguet lands a left hand.

Trezeguet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Trezeguet leaves Turchin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
David Trezeguet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Turchin.

Trezeguet drops Turchin with a big left hand and mounts him. Turchin is in big trouble!

Turchin is rocked!
Trezeguet trying to control but Turchin is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Trezeguet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trezeguet 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Trezeguet!