PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Holer (ranked 1451 p4p, 187 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 1084 p4p, 144 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Holer
vs
Turnbull

184 cm
22
182 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Holer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnbull throws a body shot but no joy.
Turnbull takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holer has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turnbull displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holer throws out the jab.
Holer misses with a wild body shot.
Holer cracks a nice hook into Turnbull's ribs.
Turnbull connects with a body shot that sends Holer's belly button to the back.
Turnbull avoids the body shot from Holer.
Holer connects with a body shot that sends Turnbull's belly button to the back.
Holer looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Turnbull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Holer's side.
Holer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnbull at a distance.

Turnbull has managed to clinch.
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 right hand to the body from Turnbull.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Holer avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Holer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turnbull lands a body shot.
Turnbull swings wildly with an uppercut but Holer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holer backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turnbull creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holer working aggressively here.
Holer misses with a body punch.
Holer tries to work over Turnbull's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holer struggles to land a body shot inside as Turnbull controls his hands.
Holer misses with a body punch.
Turnbull goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull cracks Holer with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Holer throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnbull working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Holer - that landed with a thud.
Turnbull takes a shot to the head.
Holer misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnbull struggles to land a body shot inside as Holer controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Turnbull as the two fighters clinch.
Holer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holer misses with the head strike.
Turnbull tries to work over Holer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
Holer tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holer.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holer lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Turnbull.
Holer misses with a punch on the inside.
Holer lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Holer.
Turnbull misses with some punches.
Holer blocks an uppercut.
Holer takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer tries a body shot but Turnbull blocks it.
Holer can't find room to land a body shot as Turnbull controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Turnbull blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turnbull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Holer cracks Turnbull with a nice body shot.
Holer blocks a body shot from Turnbull.
Turnbull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holer blocking some punches.
Holer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Holer pushes Turnbull back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Holer backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turnbull's elbow.
Turnbull lands a shot to the body.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
Turnbull misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A right handed body shot lands from Turnbull.
Turnbull digs a right hand underneath Holer's ribcage. Holer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turnbull.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turnbull can't find room to land a body shot as Holer controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holer.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Holer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turnbull gets through Holer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull lands a hook that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer blocks an uppercut.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull dominated that round.
That's time! Holer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Holer takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Holer lands a jab to the nose.
Holer swats away the attempt to clinch by Turnbull.
Nice cross by Turnbull.
Holer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turnbull scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jack Holer is winning the standup battle so far.
Holer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turnbull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holer.
Turnbull lands with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Holer. Beautiful body shot.
Turnbull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holer wants to slow Turnbull down by chopping away at his legs.
Turnbull lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turnbull scores with a leg kick.
Holer just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Holer blocks the low kick.

Holer gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Holer is working for a kimura here but Turnbull manages to reverse the position and he's now in Holer's guard.

Holer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turnbull has picked Holer up and slammed him! Holer can't keep hold of the triangle and Turnbull manages to pass to side control!
Holer struggling a bit here.
Holer being controlled for a moment.
Turnbull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull working away.
Holer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turnbull wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holer tries to get out of the position.
Holer gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Holer working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holer wants to control but Turnbull is having none of it.
Turnbull content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Turnbull has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turnbull tries to push Holer's head away but Holer is holding on tight.
Holer working to try and regain half guard.

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.
Holer tries to hold on but Turnbull pushes him away.
Turnbull tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holer tries to hold on but Turnbull pushes him away.
Holer is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turnbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Holer tries to hold on but Turnbull postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roderick Turnbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Turnbull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turnbull throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Holer blocks the low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turnbull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnbull scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Holer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turnbull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turnbull circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turnbull keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turnbull scores with a kick to the midsection.
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!
Turnbull thuds his shin into the meat of Holer's side.
Turnbull misses with a body kick.
Holer misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull tries to land a front kick but Holer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turnbull sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holer jabs at Turnbull's body.
Holer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnbull was well out of range. Poor timing from Holer.
Holer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turnbull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turnbull cracks Holer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Turnbull, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holer tries to clinch up but Turnbull circles away and keeps his distance.
Turnbull scores with a sloppy right hand. Holer should have avoided that one.
Turnbull fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holer is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turnbull. That's going to slow Holer down.
Turnbull fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turnbull checks the leg kick.
Holer moves out of range of the body kick from Turnbull.
Turnbull pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Holer uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turnbull.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Holer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turnbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turnbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull scores with a push kick.
Turnbull throws out a leg kick but Holer moves out of range and Turnbull only half commits.
Holer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turnbull sprawls well. Turnbull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holer gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turnbull! But no joy.
Turnbull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holer on the side of the head.
Holer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turnbull lands an overhand right.
Holer misses with a wild body shot.
Holer misses with a double jab.
Jack Holer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turnbull presses Holer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Turnbull - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull blocking some punches.
Turnbull lands a body punch.
Turnbull misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turnbull blocks a body shot from Holer.
Turnbull lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Turnbull lands a nice shot to the body.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Holer avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Holer working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Holer fails to land.
Holer swings wildly with an uppercut but Turnbull uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Turnbull.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holer tries to throw a body punch but Turnbull avoids it by throwing Holer back against the cage.
Turnbull stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turnbull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turnbull softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turnbull lands a nice uppercut.
Turnbull misses with a punch on the inside.
Holer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Turnbull lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turnbull lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turnbull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holer or not.
Turnbull lands a right hand.
Turnbull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turnbull lands a left hand that snaps the head of Holer backwards.
Holer takes a shot to the head.
Turnbull tries to throw a body punch but Holer avoids it by throwing Turnbull back against the cage.
Holer misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roderick Turnbull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turnbull 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roderick Turnbull!