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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JC Turner (ranked 2887 p4p, 6241 weight class) and Viktor Agnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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225 cm 25 265 2 - 6 - 0 |
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199 cm 20 220 3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Solid boxing Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt Basic striking Tends to cut |
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JC Turner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Agnarsson! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away. Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Agnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Agnarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Agnarsson fails with the takedown. Agnarsson gets the takedown into side control. Turner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Agnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Agnarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. JC Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Agnarsson. Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Turner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Agnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Agnarsson into the cage. Turner throws a nice looking combination but Agnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Turner lands a jab. Agnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agnarsson 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. Agnarsson is in Turner's guard. Turner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Agnarsson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Agnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away. Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
It looks like Viktor Agnarsson has been cut. Turner is breathing heavily. Agnarsson fails with a takedown attempt. Agnarsson dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turner throws a nice looking combination but Agnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agnarsson is defended easily by Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Agnarsson misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Agnarsson. Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agnarsson is defended easily by Turner. Agnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turner avoids it really well and circles away. JC Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turner lands a jab-cross combination. A punch combination from Turner misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Agnarsson. Agnarsson gets slowly back to his feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Agnarsson is defended easily by Turner. Agnarsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Agnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Agnarsson into the cage. Turner misses with the combination.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agnarsson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Agnarsson lands in his opponent's guard. Turner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Agnarsson back to the cage. Turner 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. Agnarsson goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward. Agnarsson has his takedown stuffed and Turner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily. Agnarsson fails with the takedown and Turner counters with a right hand to the body. Agnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily. Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Agnarsson has his takedown stuffed and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheers as Turner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Agnarsson doesn't seem phased though. Agnarsson gets a takedown into half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Agnarsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Turner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Turner dominated that round. The cut man is working on Viktor Agnarsson's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Agnarsson darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Agnarsson into the cage. Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Agnarsson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Agnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Agnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Turner keeping full guard, as Agnarsson tries to pass. Agnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Agnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Agnarsson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Agnarsson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Agnarsson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Agnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Agnarsson off! Agnarsson jumps back into Turner's guard. Agnarsson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Agnarsson has Turner in his guard.
Agnarsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Turner tries to stand but Agnarsson is controlling from the bottom. Agnarsson looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Turner wants to get up but he can't break Agnarsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
JC Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Agnarsson is working an open guard so Turner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four 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. Agnarsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Agnarsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Agnarsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. JC Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Agnarsson. Agnarsson drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Agnarsson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Agnarsson backing up. Agnarsson nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes. Viktor Agnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Agnarsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Nice shot by Turner. Turner throws a nice looking combination but Agnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JC Turner dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Viktor Agnarsson's cut. That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Agnarsson gets a double leg takedown into Turner's guard. Agnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now. Agnarsson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turner dives on top into guard.
Agnarsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Turner is defending well. Agnarsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Turner has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Agnarsson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Viktor Agnarsson!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
58% |
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