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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uestus Johnston (ranked 4261 p4p, 24380 weight class) and Atticus Turner (ranked 472 p4p, 706 weight class). Johnston's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clint Eastwood- Gorillaz. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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7 - 4 - 0 |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Uestus Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Atticus Turner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston digs a good hook to Turner's body.
Uestus Johnston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Johnston lands.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnston misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnston thinking.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnston swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnston lands a slapping body shot.
We've been told by Johnston's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnston misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Johnston backing up. Johnston nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Johnston takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner slips under a jab from Johnston.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Turner is predictable there
and Johnston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnston tries to get out of the position.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner won't allow Johnston to sweep him here.
Johnston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Johnston wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Johnston working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston 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 lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner postures up in Johnston's guard and throws a big left but Johnston blocks it.
Johnston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnston managing to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws a series of strikes that have Johnston backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner slips under a jab from Johnston.
Johnston avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Johnston.
Johnston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turner.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A quick step to the side and Johnston tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner scores with a one two! Johnston had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Uestus Johnston has been cut.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Turner wants to slow Johnston down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnston defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Johnston swinging wildly here.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Johnston.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnston checks a leg kick.
Johnston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnston pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Johnston follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner wants to slow Johnston down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnston just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turner throws a leg kick but Johnston sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner wants to slow Johnston down by chopping away at his legs.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Johnston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnston throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Johnston checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Atticus Turner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Uestus Johnston's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Turner is looking to slow Johnston down with leg kicks.
Johnston scores with a hook.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Johnston misses with a hook.
A punch combination from Johnston misses.
Johnston misses with a body shot.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Johnston scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is looking to chop away at Johnston's legs.
Johnston is looking to counter punch.
Johnston misses the shot to the body.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Johnston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws a leg kick but Johnston moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnston. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner takes one on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Johnston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Johnston's head.
Johnston wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Johnston's head.
Johnston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnston's head.
Johnston keeping control of the position.
Ground and pound from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston is trying to control but can't.
Turner prevents Johnston from improving his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turner thows a huge punch but Johnston dodges it nicely.
Johnston wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnston is holding on to half guard well.
Johnston is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner working over Johnston with some ground and pound. Johnston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Johnston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Johnston is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Johnston keeping hold of Turner's head, controlling as best he can.
Turner prevents Johnston from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston trying to control but Turner postures up.
Johnston is looking to improve his position.
Johnston taking some punishment here, with Turner in his half guard.
Johnston wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Johnston tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner thows a huge punch but Johnston dodges it nicely.
Turner winds up and cracks Johnston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turner prevents Johnston from improving his position.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnston is rocked!
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oh Johnston is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Atticus Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnston preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Turner lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Johnston quite badly. Johnston pulls Turner in close trying to recover. Turner postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Johnston on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Johnston doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Atticus Turner!
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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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