PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Macnturf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Ass
vs
Macnturf

180 cm
26
196 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
30
196 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stan Macnturf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ass misses with the combination.
Macnturf misses with an uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Macnturf. Those never looked like landing.
Ass misses with a two punch combination.
Jack Ass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macnturf dips to his left and cracks Ass with an uppercut!
Ass misses with a double jab.
Ass just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ass.
Macnturf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Macnturf counters with a stiff right hand.
Ass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Macnturf's head backwards.

Ass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ass lands a left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ass displaying some good clinch control by pressing Macnturf up against the cage.
Ass keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Macnturf's efforts to push away.

Macnturf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Macnturf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macnturf slips a jab and a cross from Ass.
Ass throws a right and a left that Macnturf avoids nicely.
Ass lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Macnturf defending well as Ass loads up on a big left hand.
Ass wants to land a leg kick but Macnturf is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ass.

Ass closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ass lands in his opponent's guard.
Macnturf controls Ass momentarily but Ass frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Macnturf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ass won't allow Macnturf to get back to his feet.
Ass trying to control the position from guard on top but Macnturf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ass throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass trying to control the position from guard on top but Macnturf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Ass wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Macnturf blocks the leg kick.
Macnturf checks the leg kick.
Ass misses with a hook. Macnturf ducked under it nicely.
Macnturf takes a swing at Ass's ribcage but misses.
Ass's corner calls for a 1-2. Ass obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ass avoids the body shot from Macnturf.
Macnturf moves away from the strike by Ass.
Ass throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macnturf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macnturf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Ass tries to land a leg kick but Macnturf saw it coming and moves away.
Ass takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macnturf circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macnturf scores with a nice head shot.
Macnturf stuffs the takedown.
Ass dips to his left and cracks Macnturf with an uppercut!
Ass fails with the takedown
enabling Macnturf to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ass misses with a double jab.
Ass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Macnturf.
Macnturf throws the left hand but Ass avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Ass with that takedown attempt.
Ass staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass tries for a takedown but Macnturf sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Macnturf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Macnturf avoids the body shot from Ass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ass throws a leg kick but Macnturf sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Ass has managed to clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Macnturf gets through Ass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ass tries a knee to the head but Macnturf blocks it.
Ass misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ass misses with a hook to the ribs.

Macnturf breaks from the clinch.
Jack Ass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ass avoids the body shot from Macnturf.
Ass jabs at Macnturf's body.
Ass shoots in for a takedown but Macnturf shows good takedown defense.
Ass slips a straight right by Macnturf.
Ass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Macnturf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ass throws a hook but Macnturf avoids it easily.
Ass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ass checks a low kick from Macnturf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macnturf throws a shot to the body.
Ass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macnturf.
Ass misses with a wild combination.
Ass throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stan Macnturf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macnturf throws a right hand that Ass ducks under and follows up with a left that Ass also avoids with ease.
Macnturf throws a looping overhand right but Ass ducks down to avoid it.
Jack Ass is winning the standup battle so far.
Macnturf misses with a body shot.
Macnturf throws an overhand right that lands on Ass's shoulder, as Ass tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Ass misses.
Macnturf slips under a jab from Ass.

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

Macnturf actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ass content to control rather than advance.
Macnturf won't allow Ass to pass to mount.
Ass seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macnturf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macnturf wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ass stops Macnturf from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ass slows the pace down in half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Ass wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Macnturf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ass moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ass throws out the jab.
Ass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ass blocks a low kick nicely.
Macnturf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Macnturf misses with a wild body shot.
Ass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macnturf is fending him off so far but Ass persists. Nope, Macnturf circles away and we're back to standing.
Ass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Macnturf.
Ass fails to land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ass.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macnturf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf slips under a jab from Ass.
Ass dodges the punch combination from Macnturf.
Ass throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Macnturf counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ass motions for Macnturf to come forward. Ass throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Ass clinches up with Macnturf and pushes him back against the cage.
Macnturf is trying to push Ass away but Ass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ass is looking to control Macnturf's arms but Macnturf gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ass has his back to the cage.

Macnturf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macnturf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macnturf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Macnturf misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ass lands a jab-cross combination.
Macnturf misses with a few strikes there.
Macnturf throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Ass will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Ass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Macnturf drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice takedown defense from Macnturf. No joy for Ass on that attempt.
Ass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Macnturf.
Ass throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Macnturf counters with a nice uppercut.
Ass takes a swing at Macnturf's ribcage but misses.
Ass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Macnturf as he jumps to the side.
Ass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ass swinging wildly here.
Ass throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Macnturf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ass slips a straight right by Macnturf.
Ass throws a looping overhand right but Macnturf ducks down to avoid it.
Ass closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ass fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ass. Macnturf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macnturf connects with a looping right hand.
Macnturf slaps away a takedown attempt from Ass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ass misses with an uppercut
and Macnturf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Macnturf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macnturf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ass ducks under a wild hook from Macnturf.
Ass scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Macnturf misses.
Macnturf lands a nice shot to the body.
Ass lands a jab-cross combination.
Ass keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macnturf looks to throw the jab but Ass is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Macnturf paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macnturf tests Ass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ass lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Macnturf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ass looks to land a right hand but Macnturf moved out of range.
Ass fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Macnturf checks it well.
Ass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ass throws a body punch but Macnturf moves out of range.
Macnturf scores with a nice right hand.
Ass shoots in looking for a takedown but Macnturf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ass's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stan Macnturf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ass misses with a double jab.
Macnturf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ass throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macnturf scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macnturf swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macnturf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Macnturf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ass finds it's way round the side to connect with Macnturf's head.
Ass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ass misses with the combination.
Macnturf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ass shoots in but Macnturf avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macnturf throws a leg kick but Ass sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jack Ass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ass tries to clinch there but Macnturf circles away.
Ass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Macnturf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ass somewhat.
Macnturf takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macnturf cracks Ass with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
An inside leg kick from Ass misses.
Ass connects with a good right hand that stumbles Macnturf. Macnturf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macnturf checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Macnturf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macnturf.
Jab from Ass.

Ass looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stan Macnturf.
I think Ass has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!