PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Goldilocks SigmaBear (ranked 3598 p4p, 320 weight class) and Fyson Turie (ranked 3823 p4p, 337 weight class). Goldilocks SigmaBear looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

SigmaBear
vs
Turie

190 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goldilocks SigmaBear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyson Turie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turie tries to clinch but SigmaBear is having none of it.

SigmaBear has managed to clinch.
SigmaBear looking to slow down the pace here.
SigmaBear will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turie up against the cage.
SigmaBear is looking to control Turie's arms but Turie gets an underhook and turns him. Now SigmaBear has his back to the cage.
SigmaBear is stalling here.
Turie has SigmaBear pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SigmaBear doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turie blocks an uppercut.
SigmaBear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turie's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turie slowing the pace effectively.
Turie prevents a body shot from SigmaBear.
Turie blocks an uppercut.

Turie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but SigmaBear regains guard immediately.
SigmaBear wants to sweep here but Turie controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

SigmaBear looking for a guillotine here but Turie defends easily.
Turie landing some decent shots from guard.
Turie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. SigmaBear swivels though and keeps the full guard.
SigmaBear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turie cracks SigmaBear with a solid left hand.
Turie with a nice head shot there.
SigmaBear looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turie looking to pass the guard.
SigmaBear not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turie throwing strikes from guard but SigmaBear blocks nicely.
Turie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turie landing some decent shots from guard.
Turie preventing the sweep.
Turie tries to free his leg and advance position but SigmaBear is retaining full guard.
Turie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

SigmaBear moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as SigmaBear takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
SigmaBear misses with a short punch on the inside.
SigmaBear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
SigmaBear working aggressively here.
Turie wants to take the fight to the mat but SigmaBear manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
SigmaBear misses with a short punch on the inside.

Turie pulls guard successfully.
Turie managing to control the position.
SigmaBear slips nicely into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. SigmaBear is working away from the top position though.
Turie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of SigmaBear's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take SigmaBear's back!
Turie throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting SigmaBear!
SigmaBear is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Turie.
Turie has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for SigmaBear.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turie has good solid back control here.
SigmaBear is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fyson Turie dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Turie moves into the clinch.
Turie blocking some punches.
Turie is trying to pull guard but SigmaBear turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turie has SigmaBear pushed against the cage.

Turie is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. SigmaBear can't fight it off and eventually Turie manages to take the fight to the floor. SigmaBear looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turie trying to control the position from guard on top but SigmaBear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SigmaBear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SigmaBear is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
SigmaBear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turie scoring with some ground and pound.
SigmaBear wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turie looking to pass the guard.
Turie stopping the sweep attempt from SigmaBear.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

SigmaBear closes the distance and pushes Turie back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turie.
Turie tries to pull guard but SigmaBear holds him up against the cage and eventually Turie drops back down to his feet.
SigmaBear has a couple of punches blocked by Turie.
SigmaBear looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turie as SigmaBear tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turie avoiding damage.
SigmaBear pressing his opponent against the cage.
SigmaBear is trying to maintain a safe position but Turie gets an underhook and turns SigmaBear into the cage.
Turie blocking some punches.
SigmaBear lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
SigmaBear throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for SigmaBear.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turie stalling the fight.
Turie tries to score a body lock takedown but SigmaBear shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goldilocks SigmaBear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyson Turie.
Turie effectively controlling the action here.
SigmaBear effectively controlling the action here.
Turie dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
SigmaBear slows down the pace here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turie taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Goldilocks SigmaBear will probably get the nod.
That's time! SigmaBear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Turie moves out of range as SigmaBear strikes.
Turie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from SigmaBear.
Turie tries to clinch there but SigmaBear circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
SigmaBear trying to control the position but instead, Turie has worked for underhooks and has pushed SigmaBear into the cage.
SigmaBear tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turie's elbow.
SigmaBear looking to stall.

Turie pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turie looking for a sweep. Not yet Turie, not yet.
Turie has his hands on SigmaBear's head, controlling the position.
SigmaBear trying to control the position from guard on top but Turie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turie controlling the position.
SigmaBear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turie is keeping the position for now.
Turie is controlling SigmaBear's posture.
SigmaBear wants to pass the guard but Turie is keeping the position.
Turie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
SigmaBear stopping the sweep attempt from Turie.
SigmaBear sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
SigmaBear wants to pass the guard but Turie is keeping the position.
Fyson Turie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turie looking to hit a scissor sweep but SigmaBear is one step ahead there.
Turie has SigmaBear pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

SigmaBear moves into the clinch.
Goldilocks SigmaBear has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
SigmaBear goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turie jumps guard but SigmaBear stands there with Turie around his waist. Turie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SigmaBear throws a head punch that misses.
SigmaBear is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turie is keeping busy.
Turie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Turie fails to pull guard.
SigmaBear throws a punch but it's blocked by Turie.
SigmaBear looking to slow down the pace here.
SigmaBear is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Goldilocks SigmaBear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fyson Turie.
SigmaBear has a couple of punches blocked by Turie.
SigmaBear tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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.

Turie has hold of one of SigmaBear's legs. SigmaBear is fighting the takedown attempt but Turie gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
SigmaBear manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turie manages to get himself to full guard.

Turie controlling the position.
Turie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
SigmaBear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
SigmaBear trying to control the position from guard on top but Turie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
SigmaBear stands and throws Turie's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Turie is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goldilocks SigmaBear showed his dominance in that final round.
I think SigmaBear has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goldilocks SigmaBear!