PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Turner
vs
Brown

190 cm
26
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
30
190 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Brown!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Eric Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Brown.

Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turner is stalling here.
Turner lands an elbow inside that Brown shrugs off.
Turner stalling.
Brown is looking for a takedown.

Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Brown keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown 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 Brown off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Turner.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brown.
Turner is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner fails with the takedown.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Turner as Brown shoots in.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Turner misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turner.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a takedown stuffed.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Brown as Turner shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Turner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown is thwarting Turner's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Brown is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.

Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown stops Turner from getting back to his feet.

Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turner is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.

Brown looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Brown from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Turner throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Eric Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Brown with that takedown attempt.
Wayne Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Brown.

Brown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard.
Turner postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.

Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Brown working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Turner from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
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!
Turner tries to stand but Brown is controlling from the bottom.

Brown has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Wayne Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown won't allow Turner to pass to mount.
Turner throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Turner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.

Turner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Turner stuffs the takedown.
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard.
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brown 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.

Brown working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Brown.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

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