PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyuzo Mifune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Randolph Turpin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Turpin
vs
Mifune

177 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyuzo Mifune!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mifune moves away.
Mifune darts in trying to clinch
and Turpin counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turpin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune tries to clinch but Turpin moves away
and Turpin counters with a right hand to the body.
Turpin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mifune circles away quickly and effectively.
Mifune closes the distance but Turpin moves to the side
and Turpin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mifune thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin lands a nice shot to the body.
Turpin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mifune moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mifune tries for a takedown but Turpin circles away easily
and Turpin counters with a three punch combo that has Mifune backing up. Mifune nods at Turpin to acknowledge the strikes.
Randolph Turpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turpin counters with a one-two to the body.
Randolph Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyuzo Mifune.
Turpin throws a combination. Mifune tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turpin works Mifune's body with a nice hook.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turpin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin lands an overhand right.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turpin counters with a three punch combo that has Mifune backing up. Mifune nods at Turpin to acknowledge the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turpin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mifune fails with the takedown
and Turpin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turpin is looking to wear down Mifune with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turpin scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mifune fails with the takedown
and Turpin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turpin counters with a right hand to the body.
Randolph Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyuzo Mifune.
Turpin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turpin thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mifune closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turpin counters with a stiff right hand.
Mifune misses with a takedown attempt
and Turpin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turpin throws a nice looking combination but Mifune bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randolph Turpin is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune tries to clinch but Turpin moves away
and Turpin counters with a stiff right hand.
Turpin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turpin counters with a series of strikes. Mifune will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turpin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Turpin counter with a right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mifune slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randolph Turpin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Turpin jabs Mifune to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mifune jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mifune shoots and misses
and Turpin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turpin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mifune moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifune moves to clinch but Turpin breaks away
and Turpin counters with a nice uppercut.
Mifune is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turpin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mifune.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turpin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Mifune does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin cracks a nice hook into Mifune's ribs.
Turpin works Mifune's body with a nice hook.
Turpin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mifune doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turpin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Randolph Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyuzo Mifune.
Mifune tries to clinch up
and Turpin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifune gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turpin counters with a right hand to the body.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Kyuzo Mifune has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mifune shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turpin counters with a three punch combo that has Mifune backing up. Mifune nods at Turpin to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randolph Turpin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turpin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randolph Turpin!