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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Turbio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Turbio has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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130 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Turbio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Lewis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turbio swivels and escapes.
Turbio defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis looks to land a body kick but Turbio moved away.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Lewis has Turbio up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turbio pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turbio keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Turbio has Lewis pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbio looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turbio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turbio is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Turbio is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Lewis won't allow Turbio to sweep him here.
Turbio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Turbio has control of the leg.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbio moves nicely into side control.
Turbio trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Turbio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Turbio tries for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
Turbio wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Turbio working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Turbio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turbio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
Turbio advances nicely into full mount.
Turbio can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lewis is looking to escape.
Turbio works his way to his opponent's back.
Turbio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turbio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbio has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lewis is in real trouble here. Turbio gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lewis is tapping out! Turbio wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Turbio!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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