PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jet Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua Turner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thompson
vs
Turner

183 cm
27
178 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

179 cm
23
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua Turner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner blocks a jab.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Thompson.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thompson.
Turner with a hook.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Thompson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner works Thompson's body with a nice hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Jet Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Jet Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Turner.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Joshua Turner has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Turner looks gassed!
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Thompson lands an overhand right.
Thompson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turner counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Thompson lands.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner blocks a jab.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.

Thompson pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner goes for a takedown attempt but Thompson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.

Thompson has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Turner tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turner is trying desperately to land a takedown but Thompson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Turner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson pushes Turner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
A shot in the inside from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
Thompson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner blocking some punches.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Thompson is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Thompson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jet Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Turner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Thompson punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Thompson jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jet Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a combination. Turner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson with a hook.
Nice cross by Thompson.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a hook to the body
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Jet Thompson has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson lands a left hand.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head.
A right hook to the body lands for Thompson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants a takedown.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turner or not.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Thompson presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thompson lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jet Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Turner.
Thompson lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Thompson lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson works on Turner's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson pushes Turner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turner looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Thompson stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner moves forwards but Thompson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thompson in his tracks.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thompson there.
Nice straight punches there by Thompson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thompson.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Thompson sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Turner tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Jet Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Turner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Turner's head.
Thompson presses Turner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson pushes Turner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.

Turner is rocked!
Thompson lands a left hand.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
A right handed body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
Thompson is working Turner over against the cage.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson lands a shot to the body.
Thompson is leaning against Turner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a punch on the inside.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson cracks Turner with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands an overhand right.

Turner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Thompson is positioning himself well to prevent Turner advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jet Thompson!