PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Song Turillo (ranked 192 p4p, 31 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 397 p4p, 56 weight class). Franky Page has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Turillo
vs
Page

198 cm
26
210 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

192 cm
33
210 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Song Turillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Page rushes Turillo and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Page.
Turillo misses with a punch to the body.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Turillo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Page tries to work over Turillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Page has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turillo after a bit of a struggle.
Page misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Page goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Page blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Page wants a takedown.
Turillo lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turillo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Page goes for a takedown attempt but Turillo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Turillo's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page checks a leg kick.
Page chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turillo can pounce on him.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turillo is trying to get back to full guard.
Turillo gets full guard.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turillo has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turillo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Page has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Page throws a big elbow that misses.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.
Page is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
Page is fighting to break Turillo's control of his arms but Turillo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Page has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turillo pulls Page in close to his closed guard and prevents Page from doing any damage or advancing position.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page stands up over Turillo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Page looking to pass the guard.
Page with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Turillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Turillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turillo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turillo lands a nice looking body kick.
Turillo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turillo but Turillo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Page moves out of range of the body kick.
Turillo digs a good hook to Page's body.
A clash of legs there as Page blocks the low kick.
Turillo ducks under a wild hook from Page.

Page looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Page's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Page's back!
Turillo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Page's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Turillo controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Song Turillo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Turillo scores with a shot to the body.
Turillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turillo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Page moves away from the strike by Turillo.
Turillo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page swings for the body but Turillo moves out of range.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Page takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo misses with a body kick.
Turillo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Page drives through and clinches with Turillo against the cage.
Page blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Turillo fails to land.
Page misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Page tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turillo's elbow.
Turillo tries a body shot but Page blocks it.
Page tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turillo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turillo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Page.
Song Turillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Turillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Turillo.
Page struggles to land a body shot inside as Turillo controls his hands.
Page scores with a shot to the side of Turillo's head.
Page blocks a body shot from Turillo.
Turillo misses with some punches.
Page lands a shot to the body.
Turillo lands with a left to the head.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Page lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turillo lands a right hand.
Turillo misses with a body punch.
Turillo lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Page is working for takedown but Turillo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turillo cracks Page with a nice body shot.
Turillo blocks a body shot from Page.
Page lands an uppercut.
Turillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Page misses with a hook to the ribs.
Page lands a body punch.
Page misses with a punch on the inside.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Page misses with the head strike.
Turillo scores with a shoulder strike.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo is leaning against Page and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Turillo pushes Page back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turillo lands a right hand.
Page is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turillo is defending well.
Turillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
Turillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turillo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turillo prevents a body shot from Page.
Page drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turillo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Turillo.
Turillo misses with the head strike.
Turillo stops a takedown attempt from Page.
Turillo throws a punch but it's blocked by Page.
Page has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turillo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Page tightens his grip and picks Turillo up, before dumping him to the ground. Turillo manages to land in guard.
Page is breathing heavily.
Page working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Page throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turillo working a defensive guard here.
Turillo pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Page lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Page trying to control but Turillo is working from the bottom.
Page in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Page throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Page trying to control the position from guard on top but Turillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Song Turillo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Turillo tries to land a front kick but Page steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Page throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Turillo.
Turillo digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
Turillo scoring well with a low kick there.
Page tries to clinch up.
Turillo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turillo - that will leave a mark!
Turillo swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Page blocks a leg kick.
Page looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turillo blocks a jab.
Page avoids the body shot from Turillo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turillo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turillo defends it well.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turillo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turillo moves away.
Page throws a body punch but Turillo moves out of range.
Turillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Turillo coming out on top.
Turillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Page scores with a hook to the body. Turillo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Page fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turillo manages to avoid it.
Turillo is looking to score with low kicks.
Page swings widly with a right hand
and Turillo counters with a one-two to the body.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Turillo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Song Turillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turillo looks to land a body kick but Page moved away.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Turillo.
Page takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Page's hands.

Page is rocked!
Page throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turillo counters with a big right hand! Oh Page is in trouble here! Turillo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Song Turillo!
Song Turillo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.