PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christiano Smokeleaf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smokeleaf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Clawfinger Biggest & the Best. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Turk
vs
Smokeleaf

199 cm
33
272 lbs
25 - 18 - 0

200 cm
31
242 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Christiano Smokeleaf!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turk misses with the combination.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Turk misses with a low kick.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.
Turk tries to land a front kick but Smokeleaf steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smokeleaf counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smokeleaf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smokeleaf prevents Turk from getting back to his feet.
Smokeleaf working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smokeleaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smokeleaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smokeleaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smokeleaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Turk is working from the bottom.
Turk is looking to stand up but Smokeleaf isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Christiano Smokeleaf was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Smokeleaf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turk to the ground. Smokeleaf is now in Turk's guard.
Smokeleaf throws a strike but Turk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turk chips away with some ground and pound.

Turk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smokeleaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turk has managed to get both his arms back between Smokeleaf's legs - danger averted.

Smokeleaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Smokeleaf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turk throws a strike but Smokeleaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Turk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk tries to pull guard but Smokeleaf won't allow it.
Smokeleaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turk's efforts to push away.
Turk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smokeleaf smiles and moves away.
Smokeleaf lands a nice looking body shot.
Turk misses with a body shot

and Smokeleaf counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Turk!
Smokeleaf works to advance to full mount. Turk defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smokeleaf sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf wants to control the pace but Turk is squirming around nicely.
Turk is trying to stand up.
Smokeleaf trying to control but Turk is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf 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.

Turk misses with a low kick.
Smokeleaf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smokeleaf misses with a hook. Turk ducked under it nicely.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Smokeleaf moves out of range easily.
Good work by Smokeleaf as he checks the leg kick.
Turk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smokeleaf staying out of range there.
Smokeleaf fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Turk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Smokeleaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smokeleaf.
Smokeleaf cracks Turk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Johnny Turk has been cut.
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!
Turk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnny Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Smokeleaf - just one landing.
Turk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smokeleaf's head backwards.

Turk ducks straight into an uppercut from Smokeleaf and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Turk manages to regain guard straight away.

Turk is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oh Turk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smokeleaf controls the pace.
Turk seems to have got his legs back now.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Smokeleaf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smokeleaf wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smokeleaf stops Turk from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smokeleaf is controlling him.
Turk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smokeleaf.
Turk keeping moving, preventing Smokeleaf from controlling successfully.
Smokeleaf is looking to advance position but Turk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smokeleaf gets back to half guard.

Turk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Johnny Turk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turk misses with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Christiano Smokeleaf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. Turk catches Smokeleaf right on the button with a cross.
Turk misses with an uppercut

and Smokeleaf decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turk's guard.
Smokeleaf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smokeleaf 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.
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!
Smokeleaf looking to pass the guard.
Smokeleaf throws a big elbow that misses.
Christiano Smokeleaf has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smokeleaf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turk is keeping the position for now.
Turk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turk wants to get back to his feet but Smokeleaf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smokeleaf scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christiano Smokeleaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johnny Turk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Turk misses with a two punch combination.
That kick from Turk tenderised Smokeleaf's leg. Smokeleaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Turk's head coaches at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smokeleaf catches Turk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Smokeleaf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turk throws a predictable looking body shot

and Smokeleaf counters with a single leg into guard. Turk didn't expect that.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokeleaf looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turk wants to stand but Smokeleaf is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smokeleaf trying to control the position from guard on top but Turk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christiano Smokeleaf.
Turk looks to throw the jab but Smokeleaf is out of range.
Turk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smokeleaf moves away.

Smokeleaf shoots in and gets a takedown into Turk's guard.
Smokeleaf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smokeleaf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smokeleaf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smokeleaf wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turk, who protects the arm well.
Smokeleaf in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Smokeleaf wants to control for a moment but Turk uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Turk pushes Smokeleaf off looking to stand but Smokeleaf dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokeleaf is trying to control. Turk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turk wants to get back to his feet.
Smokeleaf is keen to just control but Turk is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Christiano Smokeleaf.
Turk misses with a wild combination.
Turk sizes up Smokeleaf with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnny Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smokeleaf counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smokeleaf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk wants to get back to his feet but Smokeleaf drags him back down.
Smokeleaf trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
Turk is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Turk avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smokeleaf.
Johnny Turk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smokeleaf taking a breather here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christiano Smokeleaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smokeleaf winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christiano Smokeleaf!
Christiano Smokeleaf decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.