PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prince Jarvan Iiii (ranked 3050 p4p, 389 weight class) and Alessandro Turchi (ranked 4325 p4p, 480 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jarvan Iiii
vs
Turchi

185 cm
26
179 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London
Vikai Gear

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince Jarvan Iiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alessandro Turchi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Turchi has closed the distance and engaged Jarvan Iiii in a clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
Turchi can't get the takedown.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.

Turchi drags the fight down to the ground.
Turchi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jarvan Iiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarvan Iiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Turchi, not yet.
Turchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarvan Iiii manages to get himself to full guard.

Turchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Turchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii gets through Turchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Turchi's takedown attempt.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvan Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Turchi wants a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi has Jarvan Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarvan Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarvan Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turchis head.
Turchi tries for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii manages to get underhooks.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turchi looks winded!
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarvan Iiii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Turchi is trying to push Jarvan Iiii away but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Turchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarvan Iiii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turchi's brow.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Turchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Jarvan Iiii 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.

Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Jarvan Iiii leaning against his opponent.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jarvan Iiii.
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!
Turchi blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jarvan Iiii.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii on the inside.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi is breathing heavily.
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
Turchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.

Jarvan Iiii instigates a clinch.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Turchi's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii stands there with Turchi around his waist. Turchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turchi.

Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Turchi is looking for a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turchi can do to turn this around?
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.

Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Turchi does no damage.
Alessandro Turchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turchi takes a shot to the head.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi avoids the elbow strike from Jarvan Iiii, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jarvan Iiii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alessandro Turchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Turchi is having none of it.
Jarvan Iiii throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Turchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvan Iiii lands a left hand.

Turchi is rocked!

Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Turchi misses its intended target.
Turchi needs to keep his hands up - Jarvan Iiii had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prince Jarvan Iiii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jarvan Iiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turchi, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii keeps control of Turchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi letting Jarvan Iiii take a breather here.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Jarvan Iiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks a body shot from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Turchi being controlled against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turchi.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jarvan Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvan Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.

Jarvan Iiii breaks from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Turchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turchi!

Turchi drives through and clinches with Jarvan Iiii against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.

Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turchi tries to clinch up but Jarvan Iiii circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Jarvan Iiii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prince Jarvan Iiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Turchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Jarvan Iiii cracks Turchi with an uppercut from hell and Turchi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jarvan Iiii's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Turchi is still in real trouble! Can Jarvan Iiii finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvan Iiii throwing strikes but missing.

Turchi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jarvan Iiii catches Turchi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Turchi to the canvas!
Prince Jarvan Iiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvan Iiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Turchi is retaining full guard.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jarvan Iiii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Turchi keeping moving, preventing Jarvan Iiii from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jarvan Iiii wants to control from the top but Turchi keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alessandro Turchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Jarvan Iiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Turchi throws a nice looking combination but Jarvan Iiii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Jarvan Iiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarvan Iiii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!

Prince Jarvan Iiii wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Prince Jarvan Iiii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.