PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Mortal Kombat theme song as his entrance music. John Turner had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Turner
vs
Shamrock

202 cm
20
248 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
272 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
John Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Shamrock.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shamrock.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.

Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Shamrock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Turner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shamrock's guard! Nice work there by Turner!
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shamrock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock trying to control but Turner postures up.
Shamrock is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Turner is staying active.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard but Turner has passed into side control.
Turner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Shamrock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shamrock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shamrock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turner pulls his head out easily.
Turner is pressing down on Shamrock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shamrock is holding on for now.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.

Shamrock looking for submissions off his back.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Shamrock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock works his way to full guard. Good work.

Shamrock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shamrock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Turner has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Shamrock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Turner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shamrock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turner throws a front kick aimed at Shamrock's knee but Shamrock avoids it well.
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shamrock fails with the takedown.
John Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
Shamrock shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shamrock.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Shamrock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Turner.
Shamrock moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
That kick from Turner tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Shamrock checks it.
Turner connects with a leg kick. Shamrock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shamrock takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Turner is looking to slow Shamrock down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Shamrock's front leg but catches the back leg as Shamrock tries to avoid it.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner thumps Shamrock with a low kick.
Ken Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shamrock's sensitive parts.
Turner throws a leg kick but Shamrock sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turner's waist but Turner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shamrock off to one side.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
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!
Shamrock fails with a takedown attempt.
Shamrock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
John Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Turner motions for Shamrock to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Shamrock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.
Turner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Turner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Turner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?

Shamrock scores a takedown into full mount!
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Shamrock has control of Turner's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turner regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turner is looking to get to half guard.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner regains half guard.
Turner is looking to control Shamrock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?

Shamrock is working for an americana but Turner has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shamrock was thinking about the submission.

Shamrock is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top!
Shamrock is trying to keep Turner in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control but Shamrock is working from the bottom.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Shamrock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner is really struggling to control Shamrock but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Shamrock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamrock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner wants to get up but he can't break Shamrock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shamrock has an active guard here but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
Shamrock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shamrock can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ken Shamrock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shamrock with the active half guard here but Turner passes nicely into side control.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking for a sweep.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shamrock keeps working.
Shamrock is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
John Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shamrock sneaks back into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, John Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.