PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Turles (ranked 5400 p4p, 3128 weight class) and Kwontum Fizzix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timmy Turles has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Turles
vs
Fizzix

215 cm
22
185
5 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
185
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Turles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kwontum Fizzix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turles shoots and misses

and Fizzix counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turles!
Turles sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Turles looking for submissions off his back.
Fizzix is nestled in close to Turles, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fizzix throwing shots but Turles is blocking nicely.
Fizzix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Turles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fizzix content to control rather than advance.
Fizzix takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fizzix is looking to take a break and control but Turles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fizzix slips a nice elbow through Turles's hands, connecting with Turles's forehead.
Fizzix scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fizzix scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Turles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fizzix on the ground.

Turles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fizzix pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fizzix lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Turles looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turles makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turles.

Turles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fizzix defends well.
Fizzix is pushing down on Turles's leg trying to pass to half guard. Turles is fighting to maintain full guard but Fizzix has managed to sneak the leg through.

Turles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fizzix pulls his head out easily.

Turles actively working from the bottom here.
Turles has hold of Fizzix's hands but Fizzix slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fizzix slows the pace down in half guard.

Turles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fizzix working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fizzix connects with a nice short shot to Turles's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turles is looking for a sweep. Fizzix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fizzix wants to take a breather but Turles is having none of it.
Turles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fizzix lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Fizzix there.
Fizzix has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fizzix working over Turles with some ground and pound. Turles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turles taking some punishment here, with Fizzix in his half guard.
Fizzix winds up and cracks Turles with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fizzix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fizzix working the head and body with strikes.
Fizzix is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Turles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Turles actively working from the bottom here.
Fizzix working Turles over with strikes.
Fizzix sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fizzix is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzix content to control rather than advance.
Fizzix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Turles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turles taking some punishment here, with Fizzix in his half guard.

Turles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Turles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fizzix pulls his head out easily.
Fizzix is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Fizzix there.
Fizzix looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fizzix landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turles is looking for a sweep. Fizzix is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fizzix wants to control but Turles is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turles actively working from the bottom here.
Fizzix prevents Turles from improving his position.
Fizzix lands strikes from half guard.
Fizzix looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turles with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fizzix working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fizzix is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fizzix is looking to take a break and control but Turles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Turles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fizzix pulls his head out easily.
Turles gets full guard.
Fizzix passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fizzix's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fizzix tries to pass to full mount but Turles defends it.

Turles looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwontum Fizzix dominated that round.
That's time! Turles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turles is defended easily by Fizzix.
And Fizzix tries to counter it with a takedown but Turles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fizzix defends it nicely.
Fizzix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turles fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Turles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fizzix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Fizzix tries to counter it with a takedown but Turles pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turles.
Fizzix changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fizzix with the counter takedown but Turles avoids it easily.
Turles fails to land the takedown.
Fizzix with the counter takedown but Turles avoids it easily.
Fizzix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turles.
Turles looks for a takedown but Fizzix sprawls well.
Fizzix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turles defends it well.
Turles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fizzix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turles somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Fizzix. No joy for Turles on that attempt.
Turles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fizzix is fending him off so far but Turles persists. Nope, Fizzix circles away and we're back to standing.
Turles shoots in but Fizzix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kwontum Fizzix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turles goes for a double leg but Fizzix avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fizzix continues to drive forward.
Fizzix tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Fizzix has clasped his hands together around Turles's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fizzix lands an elbow.
Turles is not content to let Fizzix control the position.
Fizzix staying calm.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fizzix is chipping away with strikes.
Fizzix takes a little break here. Turles wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turles taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turles trying to remain calm as Fizzix controls from the top position.
Check out the look on Fizzix's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fizzix has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Turles!
Fizzix with shots to the head and body - Turles looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fizzix prevents Turles from getting the reversal.
Fizzix with a couple of short strikes.
Turles bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Turles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fizzix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turles has Fizzix in his guard.

Fizzix trying to control but Turles is working from the bottom.

Turles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fizzix keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turles's head.

Turles is looking for a triangle but Fizzix pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzix is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fizzix content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fizzix working some strikes from top position.

Turles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turles keeping moving, preventing Fizzix from controlling successfully.
Fizzix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fizzix scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fizzix connects with a couple of short punches.
Fizzix is working Turles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fizzix scoring with some ground and pound.
Turles has momentary wrist control but Fizzix slips an elbow through the middle.
Turles keeping moving, preventing Fizzix from controlling successfully.
Fizzix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fizzix landing with the ground and pound.
Fizzix controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Fizzix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwontum Fizzix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turles.
Fizzix is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turles shoots for a double leg takedown but Fizzix sprawls well. He's pushed Turles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fizzix slaps away a takedown attempt from Turles, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fizzix feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timmy Turles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turles fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fizzix avoids it really well and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turles.
Fizzix with the counter takedown but Turles avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turles shoots in looking for a takedown but Fizzix manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turles's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fizzix's waist but Fizzix gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turles off to one side.
Fizzix displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turles.
Fizzix feints the counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fizzix tries to avoid it but Turles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fizzix to the ground. Fizzix escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turles shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fizzix pinned against the cage. Fizzix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turles or perhaps it was just good defense by Fizzix, which made it look bad.
Fizzix stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fizzix wants it to stay on the feet.
Fizzix leaves Turles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fizzix drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turles defends it well.
Turles fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fizzix defends it nicely.
Turles dives in for a single leg takedown but Fizzix sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turles has Fizzix pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fizzix manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Fizzix gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turles regains guard.
Fizzix postures up and lands a big shot to Turles's brow.
Fizzix trying to control but Turles is working from the bottom.
Fizzix working some strikes from top position.
Turles keeping full guard, as Fizzix tries to pass.
Fizzix wants to control from the top but Turles keeps moving.

Fizzix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fizzix has managed to get both his arms back between Turles's legs - danger averted.
Fizzix 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fizzix is working Turles over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fizzix pushes down on Turles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fizzix working over Turles with some ground and pound. Turles looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fizzix trying to control the action but Turles is working from the bottom.
Fizzix controlling the action here.

Turles actively working from the bottom here.
Fizzix wants to pass to mount but Turles is defending the position.
Fizzix lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fizzix slips a nice elbow through Turles's hands, connecting with Turles's forehead.
Fizzix seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fizzix passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fizzix tries to control but Turles wriggling away.
Fizzix is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Turles can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fizzix cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fizzix lands a couple of good shots and Turles has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fizzix trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Well, with Fizzix on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Turles is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Turles is taking damage to the body and head.
Fizzix lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Fizzix throwing damaging strikes from the back! Turles could be in trouble here!
Fizzix lands shots from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Fizzix there.
Timmy Turles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwontum Fizzix is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fizzix controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwontum Fizzix comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fizzix 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

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