PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Dacoycoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turner
vs
Dacoycoy

178 cm
19
175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

181 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Dacoycoy!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dacoycoy throws out the jab.

Turner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Turner is looking for a kimura but Dacoycoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turner to get the leverage.
Dacoycoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner prevents Dacoycoy from standing back up.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dacoycoy defending well though.
Dacoycoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dacoycoy is trying to stand back up but Turner is controlling him
Turner throws a strike but Dacoycoy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Turner stands up over Dacoycoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Turner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Dacoycoy is retaining full guard.
Turner controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a strike but Dacoycoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dacoycoy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turner's guard.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dacoycoy is one step ahead there.
Dacoycoy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dacoycoy wants to stand but Turner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Turner pulls Dacoycoy in close to his closed guard and prevents Dacoycoy from doing any damage or advancing position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dacoycoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Turner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dacoycoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dacoycoy closes the distance looking to clinch

and Turner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dacoycoy's guard now.
Turner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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 has gone for a leg lock! Dacoycoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turner's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner has control of Dacoycoy's left arm, preventing Dacoycoy from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dacoycoy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turner is proving hard to escape from.

Steve Turner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turner looking to control but instead Dacoycoy has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Turner 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.
Dacoycoy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner trying to control the pace.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner working Dacoycoy over with strikes.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner working over Dacoycoy with some ground and pound. Dacoycoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turner is controlling the pace.
Turner is nestled in close to Dacoycoy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner thows a huge punch but Dacoycoy dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Turner dominated that second round.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Turner misses with a hook
and Dacoycoy counters with a nice uppercut.

Dacoycoy gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Dacoycoy manages to retain guard.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Dacoycoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Dacoycoy blocks nicely.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner postures up in Dacoycoy's guard and throws a big left but Dacoycoy blocks it.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner stands up over Dacoycoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dacoycoy being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner stands up over Dacoycoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Dacoycoy has wrist control.
Turner advances position into side control!
Turner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.

Dacoycoy is rocked!
Turner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dacoycoy is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
Dacoycoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner lands a strong strike to the head of Dacoycoy. That's dazed him! Turner looking to finish here. Dacoycoy is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Turner lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Turner!
Steve Turner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.