PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kilo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braden Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Inspectah Deck - Friction. Turk has chosen Deeper and Down as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jackson
vs
Turk

170 cm
27
144 lbs
15 - 14 - 0

168 cm
24
146 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kilo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braden Turk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Turk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turk!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Turk circles away easily
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turk keeps the fight on the outside.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Turk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turk scores with a body shot.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Turk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kilo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Turk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turk counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Turk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turk is looking for a sweep.
Turk manages to get back to half guard.
Turk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Turk. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turk scores with punches from the back.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson with the active half guard here but Turk passes nicely into side control.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Turk landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Turk easily slips into full mount!
Turk avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Turk wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turk with shots to the head and body - Jackson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Turk maintains control.
Turk working the ground and pound effectively.
Turk punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turk avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Turk has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk scoring with strikes but Jackson is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Jackson controlling the position for now.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Turk tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Turk takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.

Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braden Turk dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Turk is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Turk's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Turk is working from the bottom.
Turk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Turk is looking to advance position but Jackson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jackson tries to control but Turk wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Turk wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson prevents Turk from getting the reversal.
Turk is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Turk is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Turk is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.

Jackson moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Turk has worked his arm free - good work by Turk!
Braden Turk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turk wants to control but Jackson postures up.

Jackson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turk has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Turk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Jackson has hold of Turk's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Turk tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Jackson cranks the arm and Turk screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Turk, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kilo Jackson!
After the fight, Kilo Jackson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.