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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bronco (ranked 1024 p4p, 1152 weight class) and Roderick Turnbull (ranked 152 p4p, 173 weight class). Bronco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Bronco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Roderick Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronco comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronco throws a shot from downtown. Turnbull moves away and avoids it.
Bronco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bronco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull throws a hook but Bronco blocks it.
Bronco misses with a looping left.
A big left from Turnbull misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turnbull walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Turnbull.
Turnbull throws out a counter right but Bronco avoids it with no problem.
Turnbull throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
Turnbull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronco.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Turnbull's defenses.
Bronco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bronco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turnbull on the side of the head.
Roderick Turnbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronco moves away from the strike by Turnbull.
Turnbull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronco throws out a powerful jab.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
Turnbull misses with a looping right.
Turnbull throws a hook to the side of Bronco's head but Bronco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull closes the distance and clinches.
Bronco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Turnbull throws a head punch that misses.
Turnbull tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Turnbull fails to land.
Bronco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bronco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turnbull misses with the head strike.
Bronco blocks an uppercut.
Bronco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Bronco as the two fighters clinch.
Bronco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bronco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turnbull working aggressively here.
Bronco lands a shoulder strike.
Bronco gets control of Turnbull's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bronco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turnbull defends well.
Bronco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Turnbull pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bronco wants to sweep but no luck.
Turnbull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turnbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turnbull in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turnbull throwing strikes but missing.
Turnbull postures up and lands a big shot to Bronco's brow.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Turnbull has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bronco has his foot on Turnbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turnbull works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnbull.
Turnbull throwing strikes from guard but Bronco blocks nicely.
Turnbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turnbull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Turnbull pushes his legs off easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turnbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turnbull defends it easily.
Turnbull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bronco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bronco working for a triangle but Turnbull defends it easily.
Turnbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turnbull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turnbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turnbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turnbull connects with a couple of short punches.
Turnbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco working for a triangle but Turnbull defends it easily.
Turnbull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turnbull throwing strikes but missing.
Turnbull working some strikes from top position.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnbull throwing strikes from guard but Bronco blocks nicely.
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Turnbull pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turnbull with a jab.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bronco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bronco is pressing down on Turnbull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turnbull is holding on for now.
Turnbull is trying to get back to full guard.
Turnbull missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco passes to full mount!
Turnbull throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bronco. What's that going to do exactly?
Turnbull throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bronco. What's that going to do exactly?
Bronco prevents Turnbull from getting the reversal.
Bronco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turnbull can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turnbull flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Bronco takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bronco looking to break Turnbull's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turnbull remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bronco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bronco working for the choke.
Turnbull turns into Bronco and is now in his guard.
Turnbull works over Bronco with some ground and pound from guard.
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turnbull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turnbull trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bronco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turnbull working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turnbull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turnbull is looking to work some ground and pound but Bronco has wrist control.
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turnbull's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turnbull throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turnbull is keeping the position for now.
Turnbull throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Turnbull tries to strike from the bottom.
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turnbull is keeping the position for now.
Turnbull doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bronco passes Turnbull's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Turnbull throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Turnbull punching from the bottom.
Turnbull missing with punches from the bottom.
Turnbull tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bronco seems to be looking for submissions.
Turnbull missing with punches from the bottom.
Turnbull tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bronco is pressing down on Turnbull's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turnbull is holding on for now.
Bronco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turnbull tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turnbull throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Turnbull has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Turnbull showing good submission defense here.
Turnbull can't escape the position.
Bronco tightening his grip on Turnbull, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull is trying to break free.
Bronco is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bronco doesn't have the hooks in and Turnbull manages to turn into his guard.
Turnbull is in close to Bronco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bronco looking for a guillotine here but Turnbull defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turnbull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bronco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turnbull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turnbull postures up in Bronco's guard and throws a big left but Bronco blocks it.
Bronco has his foot on Turnbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turnbull works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Bronco dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turnbull ducks under a wild hook from Bronco.
Bronco takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
Bronco staying out of range there.
Bronco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bronco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turnbull slips under a jab.
Bronco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turnbull but Turnbull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turnbull walks into a jab.
Bronco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bronco moves out of range of the strikes.
Bronco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnbull uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slow jab from Turnbull misses its intended target.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut.
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!
Turnbull ducks right into an uppercut from Bronco.
Bronco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.
Turnbull looks to throw the jab but Bronco is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Turnbull misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turnbull.
Bronco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnbull.
The crowd cheers as Bronco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turnbull doesn't seem phased though.
Turnbull throws out a loose jab but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Bronco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Turnbull.
Bronco was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bronco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronco with a nice cross.
A jab from Bronco misses.
Turnbull loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.
Bronco throws a hook to the side of Turnbull's head but Turnbull sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turnbull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turnbull uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turnbull moves away.
Roderick Turnbull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turnbull lands a head shot.
Turnbull keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turnbull.
Turnbull lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Roderick Turnbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnbull misses with an uppercut. Bronco saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronco misses its target.
Bronco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bronco cracks a nice hook into Turnbull's ribs.
Bronco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronco fails to land the takedown.
Bronco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turnbull.
Bronco defending well as Turnbull loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bronco.
Bronco scores with a body shot.
Bronco throws a hook but Turnbull blocks it.
Bronco takes a swing at Turnbull's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Turnbull was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Bronco finds it's target.
Bronco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bronco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turnbull's head backwards.
Turnbull waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronco.
Bronco connects with a looping right hand.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turnbull's corner calls for a 1-2. Turnbull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bronco throws an overhand right that lands on Turnbull's shoulder, as Turnbull tries to avoid the shot.
Turnbull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnbull lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronco's head.
Bronco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronco looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnbull is just out of range.
Bronco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
Turnbull lands a glancing blow to the side of Bronco's head.
Turnbull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Turnbull finds it's target.
Turnbull misses with a right hand
and Bronco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turnbull cracks Bronco with a good jab.
Bronco is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnbull cracks Bronco with a hook to the temple - Bronco is on wobbly legs here! Turnbull swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bronco falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Turnbull wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roderick Turnbull!
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