PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Ramsay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Turpin
vs
Ramsay

195 cm
22
289 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
239 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition (160 Recovery, Stamina and Muscle)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordon Ramsay!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsay misses with a hook. Turpin ducked under it nicely.
Ramsay ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramsay on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turpin. Turpin obviously looking to wear him down.
Turpin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Ramsay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turpin.
Ramsay throws a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
Ramsay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsay was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
Turpin wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
A low kick from Turpin is predictable there
and Ramsay counters with a nice body shot.
Ramsay lunges at Turpin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turpin's hand.

Ramsay gets a clinch.
Turpin tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsay blocks with his arms.
Turpin is trying to push Ramsay away but Ramsay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Turpin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsay tries to bum rush Turpin with a series of wild strikes but Turpin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramsay jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramsay throws a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
Turpin takes one to the chin there.
Ramsay connects with a body shot that sends Turpin's belly button to the back.
Ramsay scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Turpin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turpin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ramsay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin throws a low kick, looking for Ramsay's leg but Ramsay calmly moves out of range.
Turpin swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Turpin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramsay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsay. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turpin throws a low kick, looking for Ramsay's leg but Ramsay calmly moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsay.
Ramsay takes a swing at Turpin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheers as Ramsay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turpin doesn't seem phased though.
Turpin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turpin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Ramsay catches Turpin right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay connects with a high kick.
Ramsay connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turpin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramsay jabs at Turpin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramsay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramsay throws out a powerful jab.
Ramsay avoids a kick to the body.
Ramsay walks into a straight right hand from Turpin.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Turpin moves out of range.
Ramsay tried to score with a low kick but Turpin checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Ramsay.
Ramsay tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Turpin takes one to the chin there.
Ramsay lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turpin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turpin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramsay.
Turpin tries to move into range but Ramsay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turpin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turpin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsay cracks a nice hook into Turpin's ribs.
Ramsay just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay dominated that round.
That's time! Turpin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ramsay looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsay misses with a few strikes there.
Ramsay thows a body shot but no joy.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramsay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turpin throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsay moves out of range easily.
Decent striking displayed by Ramsay there.
Ramsay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramsay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turpin throws a leg kick
and Ramsay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Turpin lands a front kick.
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!
Turpin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Ramsay stumbling back into the cage.
Ramsay stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpin.
Ramsay is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turpin moves out of range as Ramsay strikes.
Ramsay misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ramsay misses the target.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramsay is looking to slow Turpin down with leg kicks.
Turpin throws a chopping leg kick but Ramsay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpin throws the kick towards the body but Ramsay avoids it.
Ramsay throws a hook but Turpin avoids it easily.
Ramsay motions for Turpin to come forward. Ramsay throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramsay throws a head kick but Turpin moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay stuns Turpin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay throws a combination that misses
enabling Turpin to counter with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Turpin blocks the low kick.
Ramsay blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turpin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramsay has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramsay and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ramsay moves out of range of the body kick from Turpin.
Ramsay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramsay throws a head kick that half lands.
Ramsay misses with a body shot.
Turpin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramsay checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turpin misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ramsay momentarily.
Ramsay swats away the attempt to clinch by Turpin.
Ramsay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turpin has time to react.
Ramsay fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ramsay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turpin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Ramsay tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramsay connects with a nice looking jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ramsay, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsay tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Ramsay finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ramsay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramsay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramsay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ramsay scores a nice knee to the body.
Ramsay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turpin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay wants to stall.
Ramsay's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside.
Ramsay lands an elbow that stopped Turpin in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin avoiding damage as Ramsay throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Turpin avoids a wild elbow strike from Ramsay.
Ramsay landing knees to the head.
Turpin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Turpin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ramsay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turpin throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsay moves out of range easily.
Ramsay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramsay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turpin swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Turpin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ramsay is out of range.
Ramsay connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramsay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ramsay scores with a jab to the body.
Turpin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramsay throws a head kick that misses.
Ramsay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Turpin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramsay tries to clinch up but Turpin circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsay works over Turpin's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ramsay moves into range and clinches up with Turpin.
Ramsay trying to stall but Turpin improves his position.
Ramsay throws an elbow but it misses.
Turpin has a couple of punches blocked by Ramsay.
Ramsay misses with a knee to the head.
Ramsay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramsay.
Ramsay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turpin managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a damaging elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Turpin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turpin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Turpin.
Turpin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Turpin tries to stall but Ramsay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by Ramsay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Gordon Ramsay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ramsay.
Turpin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ramsay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Turpin blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turpin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay looking to throw knees to the head but Turpin is blocking nicely.
Ramsay lands a nice knee to the body.
Ramsay creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turpin's defenses.
Ramsay lands an elbow just above Turpin 's eye.
Ramsay comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Ramsay as the two fighters clinch.
Ramsay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin is trying to break the clinch but Ramsay has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsay cracks Turpin with a nice body shot.
Ramsay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Turpin blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turpin.
Ramsay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turpin is defending well for now.
Ramsay pushes off an throws an elbow but Turpin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ramsay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ramsay on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ramsay.
Ramsay stalls.
Turpin is trying to push Ramsay away but Ramsay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay misses with a knee strike.
Turpin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ramsay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Ramsay.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ramsay. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Ramsay.
Turpin takes a shot to the head.
Knees to the body from Ramsay.
Ramsay works on Turpin's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Ramsay.
A nice left hand lands by Ramsay.
Turpin is looking to control Ramsay's arms but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpin has his back to the cage.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gordon Ramsay really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ramsay clinches.
Ramsay lands an uppercut.
Ramsay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turpin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ramsay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ramsay lands an elbow inside that Turpin shrugs off.
Ramsay managing to block the knees to the body from Turpin.
Ramsay lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turpin missing with knees to the body.
Turpin is trying to stall.
Turpin trying to land knees to the body.
Ramsay tries a knee to the head but Turpin blocks it.
Turpin is looking to control Ramsay's arms but Ramsay gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turpin has his back to the cage.
Ramsay trying to land knees to the body.
Turpin blocks the elbow strike.
Turpin throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the head but Turpin blocks with his arms.
Turpin avoids the elbow strike from Ramsay, against the cage.
Ramsay tries to land a knee to the head but Turpin blocks with his arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Turpin obliges.
Ramsay is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turpin working Ramsay over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Turpin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Ramsay stumbling back into the cage.
Ramsay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turpin lands a leg kick that knocks Ramsay off balance momentarily.
Ramsay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turpin loads up on a big right hand but Ramsay slips the punch.
Turpin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Gordon Ramsay has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay connects with a leg kick. Turpin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ramsay gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turpin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramsay really felt that one!
Turpin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsay blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Turpin is looking to chop away at Ramsay's legs.
Good work by Ramsay as he checks the leg kick.
Ramsay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turpin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Ramsay.
Ramsay lands a body shot.
Ramsay has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpin.
Turpin wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsay loads up on a big right hand but Turpin slips the punch.
Turpin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ramsay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramsay tries to clinch there but Turpin circles away.
Turpin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramsay cracks Turpin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramsay checks a low kick from Turpin.
Turpin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ramsay on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ramsay misses with a body kick.
Turpin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turpin wants to clinch.
Ramsay scores with a jab. Turpin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turpin moves out of range as Ramsay throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsay tests Turpin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsay blocks a low kick nicely.
Turpin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramsay misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randolph Turpin had his way with Gordon Ramsay in that round.
The cut man is working on Gordon Ramsay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ramsay swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Turpin misses
and Ramsay counters with a three punch combo that has Turpin backing up. Turpin nods at Ramsay to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramsay connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsay.
Ramsay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ramsay fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turpin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turpin avoids the head kick by Ramsay.
Turpin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsay throws out the jab.
Ramsay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsay is looking to clinch but Turpin is avoiding it.

Ramsay darts in and clinches Turpin up against the cage.
Turpin with a knee to the head.
Turpin scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsay is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turpin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ramsay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpin's calf.
Turpin 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.
Ramsay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ramsay fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramsay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramsay connects with a body shot that sends Turpin's belly button to the back.
Ramsay looks to land a combination. Turpin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramsay throws a chopping leg kick but Turpin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turpin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ramsay falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turpin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin swings for the body but Ramsay moves out of range.
Ramsay punishes Turpin's body with a nice straight punch.
Turpin cracks a nice hook into Ramsay's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsay checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ramsay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsay lands the left hand.
A big right from Ramsay misses.
Turpin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramsay checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turpin pushes Ramsay away with a front kick.
Turpin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turpin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramsay throws a body punch but Turpin moves out of range.
Turpin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turpin wants to slow Ramsay down by chopping away at his legs.
Turpin thows a body kick. Ramsay tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Turpin throws a front kick that sends Ramsay stumbling back into the cage.
Ramsay tries to land a leg kick but Turpin saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turpin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramsay lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Turpin.
Turpin scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpin looks for the body kick but Ramsay saw that one coming.
Gordon Ramsay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ramsay finds it's target.
Turpin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ramsay blocks a leg kick.
Turpin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramsay.
Ramsay checks a low kick from Turpin.
Turpin tries to work over Ramsay's front leg with a kick but Ramsay checks it.
A big left from Ramsay misses.
Turpin throws a leg kick but Ramsay checks it.
Ramsay misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramsay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramsay.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Randolph Turpin.
Well Ramsay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Gordon Ramsay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.