PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonthony Ahnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonthony Ahnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Turner
vs
Ahnson

200 cm
25
203 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonthony Ahnson !
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ahnson 's calf.
Ahnson has a takedown stuffed.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Cozad MMA Sydney that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahnson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ahnson tries to clinch up.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ahnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Ahnson tries to close the distance and clinch but Turner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Ahnson cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ahnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Oooh a lovely combination from Ahnson sends Turner down but not out. Ahnson dives into side control looking to finish.

Turner is rocked!

It looks like Spencer Turner has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries to escape but Ahnson is in control.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
The strikes coming from Ahnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ahnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Ahnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well.
Turner is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ahnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Ahnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turner is avoiding damage well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The strikes coming from Ahnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Turner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ahnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Ahnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahnson on the ground.
Turner is pushing Ahnson 's head away, looking to escape. Ahnson manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ahnson lands a few punches from side control.

Ahnson tries for a kimura but Turner is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahnson landing a few strikes.
Turner is pushing Ahnson 's head away, looking to escape. Ahnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Turner is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ahnson connects with a decent elbow.
Ahnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Turner's head but Turner avoids it well.
Ahnson trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Ahnson cracks Turner with a big elbow.
Turner defending against the ground and pound.
Ahnson cracks Turner with a big right hand but Turner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ahnson tries to score with some ground and pound. Turner controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahnson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ahnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ahnson is chipping away with strikes.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Ahnson 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.
Turner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ahnson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turner is avoiding damage well.

Ahnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahnson is putting a hurting on Turner here, landing some big shots from side control.

Ahnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner pushes Ahnson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ahnson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ahnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Ahnson .
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ahnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahnson counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner wants to clinch up but Ahnson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahnson darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Ahnson into the cage.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ahnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Ahnson persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turner lands a head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turner wants to clinch.
Jonthony Ahnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Spencer Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthony Ahnson .
Turner cracks the inside of Ahnson 's front leg.
Ahnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Jonthony Ahnson has been cut.
Ahnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Ahnson shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ahnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ahnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick from Turner lands but Ahnson takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Turner.
Ahnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Ahnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Turner instigates a clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner delivers a nice body kick.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ahnson tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ahnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ahnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a head kick.
Ahnson looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ahnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Ahnson persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Ahnson is controlling him.

Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner tries to clinch there but Ahnson circles away.
Ahnson dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Ahnson 's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spencer Turner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Turner lands with a kick to the temple. Ahnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turner throws a head kick but Ahnson moves out of range.

Turner clinches with his opponent.
Turner gets underhooks to prevent Ahnson 's takedown attempt.

Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahnson 's sensitive parts.
Ahnson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ahnson shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ahnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Ahnson is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahnson scores with a punch to the head.
Turner fakes the leg kick and cracks Ahnson in the body.
Ahnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Ahnson .
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Ahnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ahnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spencer Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonthony Ahnson .

Turner moves into the clinch.
Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Spencer Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ahnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Ahnson on that attempt.
Turner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner is looking to clinch but Ahnson is avoiding it.
Ahnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahnson circles away.
Turner is looking to clinch but Ahnson is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Turner blocks the low kick.
A head kick misses from Ahnson .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahnson throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Ahnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Ahnson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner.
Ahnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ahnson connects with a body shot.
Turner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ahnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Turner rushes Ahnson and presses him up against the cage.

Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ahnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Ahnson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner lands a head kick. Ahnson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner is looking to clinch but Ahnson is avoiding it.
Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahnson circles away.
Turner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spencer Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Turner!