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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Paschal (ranked 3476 p4p, 4304 weight class) and Justice Turner (ranked 379 p4p, 458 weight class). Marlin Paschal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlin Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Turner!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paschal.
Turner drives through and clinches with Paschal against the cage.
Paschal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turner has picked Paschal up - he's going for a ride! Turner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paschal gets full guard.
Paschal can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Paschal's hands, connecting with Paschal's forehead.
Paschal has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Paschal is trying to control but can't.
Turner throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turner stops Paschal from getting back to his feet.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Paschal's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Paschal's temple.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paschal is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner uses his free foot to push down on Paschal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paschal.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Paschal is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paschal working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paschal is rocked!
Turner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paschal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paschal tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner unloading with bombs!
Turner looks winded!
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Paschal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paschal seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paschal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paschal taking shots to the head.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paschal's face.
Turner breaks from Paschal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paschal is trying to escape the mount.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paschal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paschal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner unloads with some shots from mount but Paschal bucks and avoids them well.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Paschal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paschal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turner looking to ground and pound but Paschal is blocking nicely.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paschal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
Paschal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Paschal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paschal.
Paschal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Paschal is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Paschal's guard.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely.
Paschal has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Paschal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paschal has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Paschal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paschal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner won't allow Paschal to get back to his feet.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paschal wants to get back to his feet.
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paschal is pushing Turner's head away, looking to escape. Turner manages to hold on to the position though.
Paschal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turner.
Paschal struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Turner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner prevents Paschal from improving his position.
Paschal is working hard here to advance position.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justice Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Paschal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paschal defending well though.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paschal is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Paschal is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Paschal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paschal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paschal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paschal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Paschal moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paschal.
Paschal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Paschal jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Paschal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paschal misses with a double jab.
Marlin Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paschal looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner closes the distance and pushes Paschal back into the cage.
Paschal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner has hold of one of Paschal's legs. Paschal is fighting the takedown attempt but Turner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Paschal pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Paschal pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Paschal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Paschal!
Marlin Paschal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paschal is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Turner!
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