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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daz Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daz Cruz will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daz Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Cruz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cruz seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
Cruz wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Cruz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cruz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turner looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner moves into full guard.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but instead Turner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turner is in close to Cruz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cruz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cruz working a defensive guard but Turner manages to pass into side control anyway.
What's Cruz going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Turner working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cruz tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cruz.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cruz wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Cruz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Turner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
Cruz manages to get back to half guard.
Cruz trying to control here.
Kurt Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
Cruz tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Cruz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cruz's guard.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Cruz has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz working a defensive guard here.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turner controls the pace.
Cruz has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Turner has gone for a leg lock! Cruz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turner's guard.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Turner looking to control.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cruz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cruz looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Turner wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Turner dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cruz defends well and Turner ends up having to push Cruz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Cruz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kurt Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daz Cruz.
Turner leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to break free but Cruz has control.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner gets caught napping as Cruz dives in and scores a takedown. Turner manages to retain guard.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turner is looking for a triangle but Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Cruz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Cruz throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Turner's guard.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cruz throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cruz is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner is working for a submission of some sort.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurt Turner.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Turner!
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