PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turtle has chosen Raul's Wild Kingdom as his entrance music. Ross is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Jim Ross could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tommy Turtle's chin.

Ross
vs
Turtle

186 cm
29
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jim Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Turtle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ross at a distance.
Ross is breathing heavily.

Turtle pushes Ross up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Turtle.
Turtle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Turtle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Turtle.
Turtle drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ross gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turtle lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Turtle - that landed with a thud.
Turtle lands a body punch.
Ross takes a shot to the head.
Turtle digs a right hand into Ross's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ross's gas tank.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turtle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short left from Turtle.
Turtle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turtle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turtle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ross gets underhooks to prevent Turtle's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turtle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turtle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ross pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jim Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Turtle.
Turtle lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Turtle as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turtle.
Turtle is trying to drag Ross to the mat but Ross just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turtle is working Ross over against the cage.
Turtle lands a left hand.
Turtle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Turtle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle lands with a short shot to the head.
Turtle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ross up against the cage.
Turtle lands with a left to the head.
Turtle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ross or not.
Turtle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turtle lands with a left to the head.
Turtle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle lands a body punch.
Turtle digs a right hand underneath Ross's ribcage. Ross let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turtle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Turtle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee calls for Turtle to work.

Turtle wants the takedown. Ross is fighting it off but Turtle persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ross's guard against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turtle lands a couple of digs.
Turtle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turtle is in close to Ross's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turtle looking to pass the guard.
Turtle works over Ross with some ground and pound from guard.
Turtle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turtle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Turtle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turtle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turtle wants to get up but he can't break Ross's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Turtle from controlling successfully.
Ross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turtle controls the pace.
Turtle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Turtle was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jab from Turtle.
Tommy Turtle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ross moves forwards but Turtle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Turtle there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turtle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turtle connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ross's hands.
Turtle fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Turtle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Turtle moves into the clinch.
Turtle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turtle is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ross.
A body shot lands from Turtle.
Ross tries to stall but Turtle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Turtle.
Turtle is working for takedown but Ross is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turtle controlling the action here for a moment.
Turtle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ross stuffs the takedown attempt from Turtle. Turtle gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Turtle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle misses with a few strikes there.

Turtle clinches up against the cage.
Turtle stalling against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turtle.
Turtle lands with a light punch inside.
Turtle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turtle wants a takedown but no success here.
Ross prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Turtle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turtle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turtle wants a takedown but no success here.
Ross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turtle.
A short right from Turtle on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turtle scores with a shot to the side of Ross's head.
A nice left hand lands by Turtle.
Turtle lands a body punch.
Turtle has Ross pushed against the cage.
Turtle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ross pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turtle cracks Ross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ross takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ross has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turtle closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle connects with a jab.

Turtle rushes Ross and presses him up against the cage.
Turtle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Turtle can't get the takedown.
Turtle is leaning against Ross and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle lands with a left to the head.
Turtle slowing the pace effectively.
Turtle lands a left hand.
Turtle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turtle lands with a light punch inside.
Turtle scores with a shoulder strike.
Turtle lands with a light punch inside.
Turtle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turtle lands a body shot.
Turtle slows down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Turtle as the two fighters clinch.
Turtle looking for a takedown.
Turtle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tommy Turtle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turtle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turtle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ross is trying to stall.

Turtle lands a takedown into guard.
Turtle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turtle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ross is keeping the position for now.
Turtle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turtle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ross's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Turtle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Turtle shoots in but no luck this time.
Turtle throws a shot to the body.
Turtle works over Ross's head and body with a nice combination.

Turtle clinches.
Turtle is trying to maintain a safe position but Ross gets an underhook and turns Turtle into the cage.
A short right from Turtle.
Ross being controlled against the cage.
Turtle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ross backwards.
Turtle digs a right hand underneath Ross's ribcage. Ross let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Turtle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ross is trying to keep an underhook but Turtle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turtle working Ross over with strikes.
Turtle is keen to just control but Ross is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turtle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle is trying to control. Ross wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Turtle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turtle working over Ross with some ground and pound. Ross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turtle controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Turtle wasn't active enough on the ground.

Turtle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turtle wants to pass the guard but Ross is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle stands up over Ross, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turtle is stalling in the full guard.
Tommy Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turtle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turtle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Turtle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross is trying to maintain the position but Turtle is very close to passing his half guard.
Turtle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tommy Turtle has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turtle connects with a single shot there.

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.
Ross with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turtle to score with a decent uppercut.
Turtle with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Turtle clinches.
Turtle lands a body punch.
A short left from Turtle.
Ross tries to stall but Turtle uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ross prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Turtle lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Turtle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turtle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Turtle!