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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Battaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Battaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Turner!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
Battaglia really is a fat lump.
Battaglia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Battaglia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Battaglia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Battaglia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Battaglia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battaglia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Battaglia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Battaglia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
Battaglia trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Battaglia stops Turner from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Battaglia under the eye.
Battaglia fails with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Turner misses.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Turner lands a jab.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battaglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battaglia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Battaglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Battaglia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brady Battaglia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battaglia fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Battaglia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Battaglia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Battaglia takes one to the chin there.
Johnny Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Battaglia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Battaglia attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Turner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Battaglia down.
Turner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Battaglia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Battaglia! Turner lets Battaglia back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Battaglia is rocked!
Johnny Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Battaglia leaves his chin hanging out and Turner seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Battaglia crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny 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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