PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Van Ginsburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Turra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Ginsburg comes to the cage accompanied by We will rock you. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Van Ginsburg
vs
Turra

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Max Van Ginsburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Rafael Turra!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Ginsburg misses with a body shot.
Van Ginsburg looks to land a combination but Turra avoids it well.
Turra now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Turra has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turra keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Ginsburg's efforts to push away.
Turra changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Ginsburg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turra throws an overhand right that lands on Van Ginsburg's shoulder, as Van Ginsburg tries to avoid the shot.
Turra scores with a head kick. Van Ginsburg tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Ginsburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Ginsburg wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ginsburg throws a sloppy head kick

and Turra counters by moving into the clinch.

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

Van Ginsburg gets tackled into the cage by Turra. Turra maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Turra has control.
Turra can't get the takedown.

Turra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turra slips a straight right by Van Ginsburg.
A head kick misses from Turra.
A combination from Van Ginsburg does no damage.
Max Van Ginsburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Van Ginsburg does no damage.
Turra scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Ginsburg throws a wild body kick that Turra sees coming a mile off.
Turra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Ginsburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turra moves away.
Van Ginsburg tries to clinch but Turra moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turra.
Max Van Ginsburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Turra.
Turra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ginsburg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Ginsburg misses with a body kick.
Van Ginsburg throws a leg kick but Turra moved away.
Turra swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Ginsburg.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Turra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turra darts in looking for a takedown but Van Ginsburg gets double underhooks and turns Turra into the cage.
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!
A big left from Turra misses.
Van Ginsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Turra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Ginsburg sprawls well. Van Ginsburg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turra gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turra takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turra feints the counter takedown.

Turra moves into the clinch.
Turra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Ginsburg up against the cage.

Turra tightens his grip and picks Van Ginsburg up, before dumping him to the ground. Van Ginsburg manages to land in guard.
Van Ginsburg wants to stand up but Turra is controlling him.
Turra is standing up over Van Ginsburg. Van Ginsburg looks to escape but Turra dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Turra has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Turra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turra taking a breather here.

Turra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Ginsburg, who protects the arm well.
Van Ginsburg seems a little lost for a moment, as Turra dominates the positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Turra 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.

Turra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Ginsburg misses with a body kick.
Max Van Ginsburg is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Ginsburg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Ginsburg throws a leg kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg prevents the takedown attempt.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Turra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Ginsburg just stands there and leans against the cage.
Max Van Ginsburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Turra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Ginsburg is trying to force a seperation but Turra has the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Ginsburg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch but Turra keeps him there for the moment.
Turra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Turra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turra in his tracks.
Van Ginsburg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Ginsburg fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Van Ginsburg. No joy for Turra on that attempt.

Turra moves into the clinch successfully.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Turra fails to pull guard.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch but Turra keeps him there for the moment.

Turra breaks the clinch.
Turra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Ginsburg is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turra closes the distance and clinches up with Van Ginsburg, looking for a takedown. Turra pushes Van Ginsburg against the cage but Van Ginsburg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Ginsburg's waist but Van Ginsburg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turra off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Van Ginsburg. Those never looked like landing.
Turra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Ginsburg's sensitive parts.
Turra checks a leg kick.
Van Ginsburg tries to clinch there but Turra circles away.
Turra throws a series of punches but Van Ginsburg moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turra ducks under a wild hook from Van Ginsburg.
Van Ginsburg defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Turra.
Max Van Ginsburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Van Ginsburg swivels and escapes.
Turra is breathing heavily.
Van Ginsburg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Ginsburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Turra holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turra controlling the action here for a moment.
Turra is working for takedown but Van Ginsburg is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turra.

Turra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turra shoots in for a takedown but Van Ginsburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Ginsburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Turra moves into the clinch.
Turra tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Ginsburg smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Turra.
Nice body punch from Van Ginsburg.
No luck for Turra with that takedown attempt.
Van Ginsburg swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Ginsburg throws a body kick that misses.
And Turra tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Ginsburg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Van Ginsburg misses with a few strikes there.
Turra shoots in for a takedown but Van Ginsburg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Ginsburg throws a head kick but Turra moves out of range.
Van Ginsburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turra.
Turra goes for a double leg but Van Ginsburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Ginsburg continues to drive forward.
Van Ginsburg throws the kick towards the body but Turra avoids it.
Turra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turra misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turra looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Ginsburg is just out of range.
Van Ginsburg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Van Ginsburg dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Van Ginsburg misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Turra counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Turra manages to break the clinch.
Van Ginsburg misses with a wild combination.
Van Ginsburg swings for the body but Turra moves out of range.
Turra throws a big counter head kick but Van Ginsburg avoids it with no problem.
Van Ginsburg throws a leg kick but Turra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Ginsburg is looking to wear down Turra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Turra closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turra jumps guard but Van Ginsburg stands there with Turra around his waist. Turra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turra drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Ginsburg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Ginsburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Ginsburg misses with an uppercut
and Turra counters with a series of strikes. Van Ginsburg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turra shoots in but Van Ginsburg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Max Van Ginsburg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Turra.
Van Ginsburg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body kick there by Turra.

Turra moves into the clinch.
Turra is working for takedown but Van Ginsburg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turra misses with a punch to the body.
Turra tries to pull guard but Van Ginsburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Ginsburg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turra tries to pull guard but Van Ginsburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Ginsburg can't break the clinch.
Van Ginsburg working hard to break the clinch.
Turra is trying to pull guard but Van Ginsburg has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free but Turra has control.
Van Ginsburg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turra can't find room to land a body shot as Van Ginsburg controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turra misses with some punches.
Turra drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Ginsburg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Ginsburg.
Turra wants to counter the offense by Van Ginsburg and move into the clinch position.

Turra instigates a clinch.
Van Ginsburg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Ginsburg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turra looking for a takedown.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turra wants a takedown.
Turra tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Ginsburg is trying to break the clinch but Turra has him pressed against the cage.
Van Ginsburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Ginsburg is trying to push Turra away but Turra has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Ginsburg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turra tries to pull guard but Van Ginsburg holds him up against the cage and eventually Turra drops back down to his feet.
Van Ginsburg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Ginsburg blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Ginsburg tries to break the clinch but Turra is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Ginsburg wants to get back to striking at distance but Turra won't allow it.
Turra fails to pull the fight into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Turra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Turra!
In defeat, Max Van Ginsburg stepped up to the mic, saying '...'.