PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between CT Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner comes to the cage accompanied by Throw it Up #2-Lil jon. CT Turner looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Turner
vs
Jackson

178 cm
23
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

Win Nutritional

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, CT Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Turner looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Turner tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Turner.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CT Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson has Turner up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Turner over with knees to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
Turner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turner wants to stall.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Turner won't want to take too many of those.
Turner has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Turner won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

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.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Turner wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Turner's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson tries to clinch up.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
CT Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Turner stuffs the takedown.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CT Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Turner is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Turner won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jackson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Jackson rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Turner tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Turner tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Turner drops back down to his feet.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Turner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Turner won't want to take too many of those.
Turner tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.

Jackson clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.
Turner managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Turner tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Turner drops back down to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jackson 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!

Jackson staying out of range there.
Jackson defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner shoots and misses

and Jackson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.

Jackson pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CT Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson working Turner over with knees to the body.

Turner jumps guard and drags Jackson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turner, up you get!
Jackson tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.

Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jackson to the mat! Jackson manages to get full guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Turner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Jackson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Turner leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily

and Jackson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Turner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Turner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Turner has Jackson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Turner's takedown attempt.
Jackson trying to land knees to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Turner avoiding damage as Jackson throws knees to the body.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jackson prevents it.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
Turner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson lands a knee to the body.
Turner blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Turner won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Turner avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Turner.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turner avoids it.
Turner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
CT Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jackson drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jackson!