PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Torsti Turjake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Hainesburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turjake
vs
Hainesburg

170 cm
21
159 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
166 lbs
13 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Torsti Turjake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emile Hainesburg!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turjake throws a right hand that Hainesburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Hainesburg also avoids with ease.
Turjake misses with a hook.
Turjake's corner calls for a 1-2. Turjake obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hainesburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turjake.

Hainesburg has Turjake up against the cage in a clinch.
Turjake's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hainesburg has Turjake pushed against the cage.
Hainesburg lands a hook to the side of the head.

Turjake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hainesburg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turjake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hainesburg looks to score with a jab to the body but Turjake is just out of range.
Turjake misses with a straight left.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hainesburg defending well as Turjake loads up on a big left hand.
Hainesburg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turjake slips a straight right by Hainesburg.
Turjake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hainesburg can pounce on him.
Hainesburg throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hainesburg thuds his right hand into Turjake's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turjake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turjake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hainesburg throws out the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turjake misses the target.
Hainesburg connects with a looping right hand.
Turjake throws a looping overhand right but Hainesburg ducks down to avoid it.
Turjake clobbers Hainesburg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Turjake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turjake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turjake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turjake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hainesburg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turjake pinned against the cage. Turjake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hainesburg misses with a hook. Turjake ducked under it nicely.
Hainesburg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turjake stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hainesburg is looking to clinch.
Turjake throws the left hand but Hainesburg avoids the punch easily.
Hainesburg slips under a jab.
Hainesburg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Hainesburg clinches with his opponent.
Turjake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Hainesburg.
Turjake is breathing heavily.
Turjake tries to circle away but Hainesburg has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hainesburg.

Hainesburg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hainesburg tries to clinch but Turjake moves out of range.
Turjake misses with a looping left.
Hainesburg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Hainesburg moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Turjake goes down! Can Hainesburg finish him!?

Turjake is rocked!

It looks like Torsti Turjake has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hainesburg drops back looking for a leg! Turjake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turjake manages to kick Hainesburg off! Hainesburg jumps back into Turjake's guard.
Oh Turjake is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hainesburg throwing strikes from guard but Turjake blocks nicely.
Turjake seems to have got his legs back now.
Turjake is looking to stand up but Hainesburg isn't so interested in that idea.
Hainesburg scoring with some ground and pound.
Hainesburg with a flurry of punches that miss.

Hainesburg postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turjake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hainesburg, into his guard.
Hainesburg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turjake's guard.
Hainesburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Turjake has wrist control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hainesburg content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg throws a big right hand that misses.
Hainesburg preventing the sweep.
Hainesburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Turjake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hainesburg is looking to work some ground and pound but Turjake has wrist control.
Turjake keeping full guard, as Hainesburg tries to pass.
Hainesburg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Turjake.
Hainesburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turjake.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hainesburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hainesburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
Turjake misses with an uppercut. Hainesburg saw that one coming.
Hainesburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turjake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hainesburg has time to react.

It looks like Emile Hainesburg has been cut.
Turjake is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hainesburg throws a low kick but Turjake avoids it.
Hainesburg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turjake.
Hainesburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turjake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hainesburg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Torsti Turjake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emile Hainesburg.
Turjake misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turjake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg slips a straight right by Turjake.
Turjake is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Hainesburg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hainesburg lands a body punch.
Hainesburg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hainesburg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turjake's efforts to push away.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turjake as Hainesburg tries to tie him up.
Turjake can't break the clinch.

Hainesburg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hainesburg moves forwards but Turjake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Turjake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turjake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hainesburg throws a head kick that Turjake semi-blocks.
Turjake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hainesburg missing with a left hand there. Turjake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turjake misses with a straight right.
Turjake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hainesburg connects with a right hand. Turjake shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Hainesburg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Turjake drops his hands momentarily and Hainesburg takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Emile Hainesburg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turjake staying out of range there.
Hainesburg checks the leg kick.

Hainesburg pushes Turjake up against the cage in a clinch.

Hainesburg breaks the clinch.
Turjake moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Turjake - just one landing.
A slow jab from Turjake misses its intended target.
Hainesburg misses with a low kick.
Hainesburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turjake missing with a left hand there. Hainesburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turjake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hainesburg moves away.
Hainesburg throws a nice looking combination but Turjake bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hainesburg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turjake throws a series of punches but Hainesburg avoids them all with ease.
Turjake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turjake scores with a jab.
Hainesburg jabs at Turjake's body.
Hainesburg misses the jab.
Hainesburg staying out of range there.
Hainesburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hainesburg misses the shot to the body.
Hainesburg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turjake checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turjake avoids the body shot from Hainesburg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hainesburg tries to clinch there but Turjake circles away.
Hainesburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turjake.
Turjake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hainesburg looks to land a left hand but Turjake moved out of range nicely.
Hainesburg scoring well with a low kick there.
Hainesburg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hainesburg scores with a nice head shot.

Hainesburg has managed to clinch.
Turjake lands an uppercut.
Turjake can't break the clinch.
Turjake is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Turjake fails to land.

Turjake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hainesburg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turjake throws out the jab.
Hainesburg scores with a jab to the body.
Turjake avoids the body shot from Hainesburg.
Turjake takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hainesburg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turjake.
Hainesburg scores with a hook to the body. Turjake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hainesburg wants to clinch.
Hainesburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turjake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turjake takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turjake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Nice cross by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg with a jab.

Hainesburg moves into range and clinches up with Turjake.
Still in the clinch, Hainesburg scores with a nice short uppercut.

Hainesburg has picked Turjake up - he's going for a ride! Hainesburg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hainesburg working over Turjake with some ground and pound. Turjake looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hainesburg wants to pass the guard but Turjake is defending well.
Turjake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg trying to mount his opponent but Turjake defends it.
Turjake tries to kick Hainesburg off but Hainesburg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turjake has hold of Hainesburg's hands but Hainesburg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hainesburg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hainesburg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turjake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg lands with some strikes.
Turjake tries to hold on but Hainesburg pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hainesburg breaks from Turjake's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Hainesburg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Turjake is now in Hainesburg's guard. A big mistake from Hainesburg there, giving up the dominant position!
Hainesburg is trying to keep Turjake in close.

Turjake thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hainesburg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turjake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hainesburg is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hainesburg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hainesburg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turjake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Hainesburg is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Turjake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hainesburg wants to free his trapped foot but Turjake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turjake manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turjake wants to stand but Hainesburg is controlling the position.
Turjake preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hainesburg throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emile Hainesburg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Good leg kick by Turjake there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turjake throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hainesburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turjake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turjake scores with a jab. Hainesburg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turjake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Turjake misses.
Turjake stalks Hainesburg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hainesburg's face. Hainesburg staggers backwards, shaken.

Hainesburg is rocked!
A jab from Turjake misses.
Turjake misses with an uppercut. Hainesburg saw that one coming.
Hainesburg throws a shot from downtown. Turjake moves away and avoids it.
Hainesburg throws out a leg kick but Turjake moves out of range and Hainesburg only half commits.
Turjake connects with a body shot.
Turjake cracks Hainesburg with an open hand slap.
Hainesburg is still on wobbly legs! Can Turjake finish him?
Turjake scores with a sloppy right hand. Hainesburg should have avoided that one.
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!

Turjake gets the takedown into side control.
Hainesburg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turjake lands a few punches from side control.

Turjake stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainesburg throws a leg kick but Turjake checks it.
Turjake smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hainesburg seems to have recovered his senses.
Turjake avoids the head kick by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg throws a body punch but Turjake moves out of range.
Turjake fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turjake lands a jab.
Turjake thuds a left hand into Hainesburg's body.
Turjake scores with a nice head shot.
Hainesburg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turjake lands with a right hand.
Turjake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turjake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turjake has a takedown stuffed.
Hainesburg moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hainesburg.

Hainesburg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Hainesburg tries for a kimura but Turjake is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hainesburg cracks Turjake with a big elbow.
Hainesburg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turjake is avoiding damage well.
Turjake parries the strikes from Hainesburg easily there. Hainesburg is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turjake to escape.
Turjake defending against the ground and pound.
Hainesburg prevents Turjake from escaping the position.
Turjake gets back to half guard.
Turjake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hainesburg is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turjake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hainesburg can pounce on him.
Turjake chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hainesburg can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Hainesburg misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hainesburg instigates a clinch.

Turjake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Turjake finds it's target.
Hainesburg is looking to clinch.
Hainesburg misses the jab.
Hainesburg blocks a jab.
Hainesburg moves out of range as Turjake strikes.
Turjake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hainesburg dodges the punch combination from Turjake.
Turjake is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turjake uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hainesburg.
Hainesburg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turjake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hainesburg scores with a hook to the body. Turjake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hainesburg thumps Turjake with a low kick.
Torsti Turjake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turjake gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hainesburg.
Hainesburg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turjake has time to react.
Turjake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turjake throws a big shot that misses.

Hainesburg rushes Turjake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hainesburg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turjake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hainesburg has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainesburg lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Hainesburg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Turjake can't fight it off and eventually Hainesburg manages to take the fight to the floor. Turjake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hainesburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Turjake looking for a guillotine here but Hainesburg defends easily.
Hainesburg landing some decent shots from guard.
Hainesburg wants to pass the guard but Turjake is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hainesburg is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Turjake looking for a guillotine here but Hainesburg defends easily.
Hainesburg stands up over Turjake, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torsti Turjake showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hainesburg 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 Alan Glass scores the fight for Emile Hainesburg!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Emile Hainesburg!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Emile Hainesburg!

Emile Hainesburg wins by unanimous decision!