PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phineas Turner (ranked 4396 p4p, 5751 weight class) and Randy Monsta (ranked 518 p4p, 613 weight class). Phineas Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Turner
vs
Monsta

190 cm
25
200
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
200
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phineas Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Monsta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monsta circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Monsta is out of range.
Monsta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Monsta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Danga de danga de dang - Monsta scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Phineas Turner has been cut.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Monsta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monsta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Monsta wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Turner tests Monsta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Monsta takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monsta throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monsta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner thumps Monsta with a low kick.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Monsta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Monsta.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Monsta has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turner avoiding damage as Monsta throws knees to the body.
Monsta is trying to pull guard but Turner has him pressed against the cage.

Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monsta scores with a jab.
Monsta tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Monsta checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Monsta slips the punch.
Monsta throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Phineas Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner misses the jab.
Monsta shoots in looking for a takedown but Turner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Monsta's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monsta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monsta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Monsta moves away from the strike by Turner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monsta throws a head kick that misses.
Turner cracks Monsta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Monsta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phineas Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Turner tenderised Monsta's leg. Monsta is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monsta showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turner.
Monsta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monsta fails with an attempt to clinch.

Monsta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Monsta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Monsta counters with a one-two to the body.

Phineas Turner's cut is getting worse.
Monsta goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
Turner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Phineas Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Monsta.

Monsta moves into the clinch.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.

Monsta pulls guard.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Monsta has wrist control.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner postures up.
Monsta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner is fighting to break Monsta's control of his arms but Monsta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Monsta has wrist control.
Monsta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Monsta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monsta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monsta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phineas Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phineas Turner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Turner throws a front kick aimed at Monsta's knee but Monsta avoids it well.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and Monsta counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Monsta is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monsta can do to turn this around?
Monsta misses with a double jab.
Turner misses with a low kick.

Monsta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monsta tries a knee to the head but Turner blocks it.

Turner breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monsta lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Monsta. That did some damage!
Monsta throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monsta tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Monsta fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Monsta checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Monsta blocks the low kick.
Turner avoids the head kick by Monsta.
A clash of legs there as Monsta blocks the low kick.
And Monsta tries to counter it with a takedown but Turner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Monsta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick misses from Monsta.
Monsta tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
As Monsta backs away, Turner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Monsta scores with a punch to the head.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Monsta's shoulder, as Monsta tries to avoid the shot.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Monsta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Phineas Turner is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Monsta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Monsta checks it.
Monsta throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monsta tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Monsta slips the punch.
Monsta wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Monsta looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Monsta lands an overhand right.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Monsta saw it coming and moves away.
Monsta doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Monsta shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Phineas Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Monsta.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Monsta tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner thumps Monsta with a low kick.
Monsta tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Monsta ducks under a wild hook from Turner.

Monsta instigates a clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monsta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Monsta's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Monsta's knee but Monsta avoids it well.
Monsta throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Monsta throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Monsta tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turner leaves Monsta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Monsta is out of range.
Monsta unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Monsta takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
As Turner backs off Monsta throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Monsta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner leaves Monsta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monsta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Monsta takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Monsta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monsta swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monstas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monsta is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Monsta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turner.
Phineas Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monsta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
As Turner backs off Monsta throws a huge counter combo but Turner manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Monsta slips a straight right by Turner.
Monsta wants to counter the offense by Turner and move into the clinch position.
Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Monsta manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Monsta moves out of range easily.
Good leg kick by Turner.
Monsta moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Monsta moves out of range easily.
Monsta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monsta dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Monsta on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Monsta closes the distance and clinches.
Monsta scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Monsta can't break the clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Turner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monsta lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.

Monsta takes the fight into the clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monsta shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Monsta feints a counter leg kick.
Monsta tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phineas Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Monsta.
Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Monsta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monsta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Monsta closes the distance and clinches.

Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Monsta.

Turner tries to keep at a distance but Monsta has taken the fight into the clinch.

Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Monsta moves into the clinch.

Monsta jumps guard and drags Turner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Monsta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monsta works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Monsta trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monsta throwing strikes but missing.
Monsta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monsta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner is looking to stand up but Monsta isn't so interested in that idea.
Monsta throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Monsta slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner misses with a low kick as Monsta jumps back.
Monsta's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turner connects with a high kick.
Monsta fails to land the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phineas Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phineas Turner!