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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zac Turbon (ranked 3638 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Johnson (ranked 24448 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonah Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 cm
26
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zac Turbon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonah Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turbon rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turbon after a bit of a struggle.
Turbon gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Turbon jumps into guard, dragging Johnson to the mat.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Turbon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turbon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turbon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turbon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turbon shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turbon moves into the clinch.
Turbon jumps guard and drags Johnson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson stands and steps away. Turbon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Turbon keeps it at a distance.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Turbon keeps it at a distance.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turbon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jonah Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turbon gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Turbon pulls guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Turbon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turbon is on top in guard.
Turbon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Turbon manages to pass to side control.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Turbon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Turbon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is just holding on here. Turbon manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turbon.
Turbon cracks Johnson with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Johnson from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Turbon won't let him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good control from Turbon.
Turbon has the hooks in. Johnson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Turbon won't let him.
Johnson staying busy and making it hard for Turbon to control.
Johnson wants to escape the position.
Johnson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Turbon scores with punches from the back.
Johnson tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Turbon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Turbon against the cage.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Zac Turbon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson rushes Turbon and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Turbon keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Turbon to work.
Johnson has Turbon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turbon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turbon successfully pulls guard.
Turbon looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Turbon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Johnson looking to control.
Turbon trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turbon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turbon passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control here.
Johnson has hold of Turbon's hands but Turbon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Turbon has control of the leg.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Turbon in his half guard.
Turbon wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Zac Turbon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Johnson to take his back!
Turbon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Turbon looking for the choke from the back.
Turbon throwing sloppy strikes.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Turbon.
Turbon is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Turbon tries to get the hooks in deep but Johnson pushed the leg off.
Johnson rolls, trying to escape but Turbon keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turbon not allowing Johnson to control his hands.
Johnson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Turbon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson drives through and clinches with Turbon against the cage.
Turbon tightens his grip and picks Johnson up, before dumping him to the ground. Johnson manages to land in guard.
Turbon content to stall in guard here.
Turbon trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turbon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to stand but Turbon is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turbon is one step ahead there.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Turbon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson is striking from the bottom but Turbon uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Turbon is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turbon trying to control the pace.
Turbon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turbon prevents Johnson from standing back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turbon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Johnson to get to his feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Turbon circles away and keeps his distance.
Turbon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Johnson feints the counter takedown.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turbon has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to clinch up
and Turbon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
Turbon wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is not content to let Turbon control the position.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Turbon is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Turbon keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Turbon wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Turbon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to break free but Turbon pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson tries to clinch but Turbon is having none of it.
Jonah Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zac Turbon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turbon takes the fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zac Turbon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turbon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Turbon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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