|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Turtle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turtle comes to the cage accompanied by Raul's Wild Kingdom. Wagner Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
21
215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
|
Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wagner Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turtle, pushing him back against the cage.
Turtle works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turtle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turtle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Anderson.
Turtle leaning his opponent against the cage.
Turtle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turtle works on Anderson's body with a couple of short punches.
Turtle stalling against the cage.
Turtle pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Wagner Anderson has been cut.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turtle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtle stalls.
Turtle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Turtle trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Turtle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turtle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turtle throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turtle.
Turtle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turtle's guard.
Turtle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Turtle keeps moving.
Turtle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anderson's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is looking for a triangle but Turtle pushes his legs off easily.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Turtle is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Turtle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turtle is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Turtle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turtle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Turtle stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Turtle is working Anderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turtle trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Turtle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turtle manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stops Turtle from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turtle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Turtle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Anderson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle.
Turtle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Tommy Turtle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wagner Anderson.
Anderson has Turtle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turtle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turtle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turtle lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Turtle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turtle scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Turtle.
Turtle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Anderson is working for takedown but Turtle is calmly controlling the position for now.
A body shot lands from Turtle.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turtle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turtle lands a nice shot to the body.
Turtle digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turtle presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turtle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
Turtle scoring with some ground and pound.
Turtle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Turtle gets to his feet - Anderson follows without any prompting.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turtle not doing much here.
Turtle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anderson defending well though.
Turtle controlling the action here.
Turtle is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson keeping hold of Turtle's head, controlling as best he can.
Turtle controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Turtle has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Turtle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turtle stuns Anderson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anderson has his takedown stuffed
and Turtle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turtle.
Good body shot from Turtle.
Turtle dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anderson is trying to drag Turtle to the mat but Turtle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short uppercut from Turtle.
Anderson is trying to drag Turtle to the mat but Turtle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turtle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Turtle is pressed up against the cage. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turtle down to the mat. Turtle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turtle, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle thows a body shot but no joy.
Turtle lands a slapping body shot.
Turtle throws a series of strikes that have Anderson backpedaling.
Tommy Turtle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turtle thows a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Turtle there.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtle counters with a two punch combo.
Turtle stalks Anderson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Anderson's face. Anderson staggers backwards, shaken.
Turtle swinging wildly here.
Anderson moves forwards but Turtle connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turtle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Turtle misses.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Turtle.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turtle counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Turtle.
A left hand lands to the body for Turtle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turtle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turtle.
Turtle is leaning against Anderson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turtle is working Anderson over against the cage.
Turtle lands with a short shot to the head.
Turtle has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately.
Turtle wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tommy Turtle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turtle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turtle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turtle trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Turtle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wagner Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turtle gets a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turtle scores with a hook to the body.
Turtle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Turtle turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turtle manages to end up in side control.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Turtle is working Anderson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turtle working the ground and pound.
Anderson taking a bit of punishment here - Turtle scoring with strikes.
Turtle wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turtle happy to just control the position for now.
Anderson is trying to control Turtle's posture but Turtle avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turtle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turtle in side control lands a decent elbow.
Turtle postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Turtle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turtle working the head and body with strikes.
Turtle working the ground and pound from side control.
Turtle is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turtle misses with the ground and pound.
Tommy Turtle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turtle staying calm.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turtle takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Anderson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turtle off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turtle is trying to stand back up.
Anderson is not going to allow Turtle to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Turtle right now.
Turtle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Turtle looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Well, with Anderson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Turtle is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turtle wants to control his opponent's hands but Anderson gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Turtle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turtle trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Anderson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Turtle doesn't escape.
Turtle is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Turtle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turtle 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Turtle!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
46% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
