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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Geroge Turner (ranked 2896 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Pull Plugger (ranked 287 p4p, 288 weight class). Geroge Turner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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172 cm 32 147 13 - 8 - 0 |
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150 cm 24 150 8 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns Brawler Cardio machine |
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Powerful takedowns Counter fighter Fast |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geroge Turner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Pull Plugger! The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Plugger manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Plugger is retaining full guard. Plugger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Turner trying to control the position but Plugger is working away. You can see the frustration on Plugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plugger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Plugger prevents Turner from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Plugger struggling a bit here. Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Plugger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Plugger stops Turner from passing to mount. Turner working away. Plugger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Turner's best efforts. Plugger tries to roll over but Turner keeps him under control. Plugger wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Plugger felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turner wants to pass to mount but Plugger is defending the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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. Plugger strikes from the bottom but Turner passes into mount!
Plugger is trying desperately to improve position. Plugger gets back to half guard. Plugger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though. Plugger moves into full guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Plugger keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Plugger controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself. Turner controlling from the top position. Plugger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Turner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Plugger, who protects the arm well. Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Plugger prevents Turner from improving position. Plugger regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Plugger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back! Turner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Plugger's arms. Turner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Plugger has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turner's body.
Plugger working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Turner is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Plugger has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Turner taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pull Plugger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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