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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luther Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Tortuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Tortuga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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133 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luther Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Tortuga!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Conrad but Conrad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Tortuga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conrad tries to clinch there but Tortuga circles away.
Conrad has managed to clinch.
Conrad gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Conrad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tortuga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tortuga regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Conrad.
Conrad throws a big elbow that misses.
Conrad postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Conrad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tortuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Conrad has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tortuga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Conrad prevents Tortuga from getting back to his feet.
Tortuga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tortuga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Conrad in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tortuga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
Tortuga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Conrad missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conrad is one step ahead there.
Conrad drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tortuga manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conrad has Tortuga in his guard.
Conrad has his hands on Tortuga's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tortuga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tortuga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tortuga controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Tortuga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortuga trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tortuga misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luther Conrad dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Conrad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Conrad!
Tortuga trying to control but Conrad is having none of it.
Tortuga controlling the pace for now.
Tortuga trying to control but Conrad is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga wasn't active enough on the ground.
Conrad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tortuga shoots in looking for a takedown but Conrad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tortuga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tortuga keeps the fight on the outside.
Conrad misses with a takedown
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Conrad!
Tortuga looking to control but Conrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conrad is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tortuga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Conrad tries to hold on but Tortuga pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Tortuga's attempts to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tortuga controlling the action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad closes the distance and clinches.
Tortuga fails to pull guard.
Conrad has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tortuga regains guard immediately.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tortuga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conrad postures up in Tortuga's guard and throws a big left but Tortuga blocks it.
Conrad drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tortuga looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tortuga looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tortuga!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tortuga. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tortuga laying and praying for a moment but Conrad takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Tortuga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Conrad. Tortuga does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tortuga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.
Conrad looks to clinch
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.
Tortuga postures up.
Tortuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Conrad is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad shoots in but no luck this time.
Conrad misses with a takedown attempt
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luther Conrad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortuga content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tortuga tries to move to mount but Conrad blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Conrad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tortuga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conrad keeps working.
Tommy Tortuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Conrad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Conrad is trying to control but can't.
Tortuga is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tommy Tortuga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tommy Tortuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Conrad shoots and misses
and Tortuga counters with a shoot takedown. Conrad fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tortuga 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tommy Tortuga was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Conrad closes the distance but Tortuga moves to the side
and Tortuga counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tortuga.
Tortuga moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tommy Tortuga has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Conrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tortuga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tommy Tortuga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tortuga as he jumps to the side.
Conrad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tortuga tries to avoid it but Conrad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tortuga to the ground. Tortuga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Tortuga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tortuga has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Tortuga!
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energy
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hype
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