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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Turbo (ranked 4657 p4p, 4706 weight class) and Kamarudeen Volkanovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Volkanovski's choice of entrance music: Jiu Jitsu. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Turbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamarudeen Volkanovski!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Turbo.
Turbo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Volkanovski misses.
Volkanovski throws a head kick that misses
and Turbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turbo.
Volkanovski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Volkanovski misses with a body punch.
Turbo is pressed up against the cage. Volkanovski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turbo down to the mat. Turbo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Volkanovski throws a body punch but Turbo moves out of range.
Volkanovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Volkanovski somewhat.
Turbo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turbo lands a nice hook to Volkanovski's body. Volkanovski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Turbo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turbo slips a jab and a cross from Volkanovski.
Turbo swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Daniel Turbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turbo moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turbo avoiding damage as Volkanovski throws knees to the body.
Volkanovski connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Turbo has been cut.
Turbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turbo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turbo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Volkanovski.
A short right from Turbo.
Turbo trying to land knees to the body.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbo lands a left hand.
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turbo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Volkanovski - the referee stops the clock and Turbo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Volkanovski. Turbo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daniel Turbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamarudeen Volkanovski.
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!
Turbo cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Turbo shows good takedown defense.
Turbo is looking to counter the offense by Volkanovski and move into the clinch.
Turbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turbo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Volkanovski.
Turbo cracks a nice hook into Volkanovski's ribs.
Turbo is breathing heavily.
Turbo lands with a shot to the body.
Volkanovski shoots in looking for a takedown but Turbo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volkanovski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkanovski with a poor takedown
and Turbo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Turbo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Volkanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Turbo.
Volkanovski drags the fight down to the ground.
Volkanovski wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Volkanovski holds on and takes a little breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Volkanovski is on top in guard.
Volkanovski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkanovski gets to his feet. Turbo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Turbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Turbo's cut.
That's time! Turbo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Volkanovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Turbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turbo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski throws a counter combo.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Turbo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turbo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turbo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Volkanovski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turbo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Turbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamarudeen Volkanovski.
Turbo misses with a combination
and Volkanovski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turbo scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Volkanovski manages to mount him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turbo is trying to escape the mount but Volkanovski keeps good control and instead manages to take Turbo's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Turbo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Volkanovski is punishing Turbo with some ground and pound.
Turbo won't enjoy being in this position. Volkanovski looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Turbo is tapping - it's over boys! Volkanovski picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamarudeen Volkanovski!
Kamarudeen Volkanovski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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