|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Go DJ by Lil Wayne. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
28
280 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
|
194 cm
23
245 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Turner!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Turner there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Turner counters with a nice body shot.
Turner throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Jones's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Turner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
John Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jones blocks a head kick by Turner.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Jones swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turner sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turner to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Turner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones punching from mount but Turner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turner wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Turner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the strikes but Turner uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turner wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turner defends it well.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turner defending well though.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turner is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner wants to clinch.
Turner tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Turner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner controlling Jones's posture.
Turner is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones looking to control.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turner prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Turner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Jones's head back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Turner!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
