PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Turner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Turner
vs
Andersson

183 cm
18
278 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

209 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson connects with a high kick.

It looks like Patrick Turner has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Andersson.

Andersson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner wants to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner trying to control but Andersson postures up.

Andersson stands up from half guard.
Martin Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Andersson clinches up with Turner and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson is trying to trip Turner. He has hold of a leg but Turner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Andersson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Andersson pushes down on Turner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Andersson content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to stand back up but Andersson is controlling him
Andersson slows the pace down in half guard.

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

Andersson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andersson is in Turner's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersson.
Andersson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Andersson wasn't active enough on the ground.

Andersson rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson manages to break the clinch.

Andersson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Turner is trying to defend but Andersson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Andersson stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Andersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turner's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.

Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turner to the ground. Andersson is now in Turner's guard.
Andersson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andersson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
An elbow from Andersson crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andersson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Andersson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Andersson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner looks to land a combination. Andersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Andersson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Turner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andersson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Turner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andersson.
Andersson slows the pace down.
Turner dodges the ground and pound from Andersson.
Turner being controlled for a moment.

Andersson decides to stand back up. Andersson steps back and let's Turner get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turner clinches with his opponent.
Turner looking to throw knees to the head but Andersson is blocking nicely.
Andersson is trying to push Turner away but Turner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Andersson drags the fight down to the ground.
Andersson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.

Andersson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turner, up you get!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Andersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turner, pushing him back against the cage.

Andersson manages to break the clinch.

Turner gets caught napping as Andersson dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andersson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Andersson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Andersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Turner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Andersson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Andersson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Martin Andersson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Andersson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turner.

Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson stays in close to Turner's body and controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Martin Andersson.

Andersson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner is trying to control Andersson's posture but Andersson avoids it.
Andersson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turner's shoulder. That is not cool.

Andersson decides to stand back up. Andersson steps back and let's Turner get back to his feet.

Andersson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner is trying to stall.
Turner will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Andersson up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turner up against the cage.
Turner stalling the fight.

Andersson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Andersson pushes Turner off and gets back to his feet.
Patrick Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andersson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Andersson throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Andersson rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Andersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andersson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Andersson!