PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Preston Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turner
vs
Brown

185 cm
22
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evan Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Preston Brown!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown works Turner's body with a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
Brown holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Brown wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.

Turner drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Turner off! Turner jumps back into Brown's guard.
Turner preventing the sweep.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown gets to his feet. Turner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brown scores with a punch to the head.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Turner.

Turner is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.

Turner tries for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turner's best efforts.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turner has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turner's guard.

Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.

Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Turner dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!

It looks like Evan Turner has been cut.
Nice cross by Brown.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Turner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.

Turner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turner, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.

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

Turner looking for subs off his back but Brown has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Brown is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brown throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Preston Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.

Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Turner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Brown landing strikes.
Turner is not content to let Brown control the position.

Brown tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.

Brown stands up and beckons Turner to his feet.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.

Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
Turner prevents Brown from getting the reversal.

Turner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Turner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Turner is working for a guillotine from mount but Brown frees his head quite easily.
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Brown drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Turner's 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.

Turner looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.

Turner looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Brown is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Brown decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brown finds it's way round the side to connect with Turner's head.
Brown scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Preston Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brown connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.

Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Preston Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Evan Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Brown with a nice cross.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
Preston Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brown.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
A punch combination from Brown misses.

Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Turner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Brown gets to mount! Turner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Brown in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown breaks from Turner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner is trying to escape the mount.
Brown landing shots from mount.
Brown breaks from Turner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown moves to take his opponent's back.
Brown lands strikes to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Turner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.

Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown with a nice head shot there.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.

Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Preston Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Evan Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Turner is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Preston Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Preston Brown!