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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Billabong (ranked 34 p4p, 128 weight class) and Jacques Turcotte (ranked 6 p4p, 18 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacques Turcotte!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Sosuke Kotani and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Billabong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong gets the takedown into side control.
Billabong controlling the position from side mount.
Billabong gets to mount! Turcotte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turcotte wants to control but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong controlling the pace for now.
Turcotte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong has Turcotte pulled in close to control his posture.
Turcotte controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turcotte looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong being controlled here, momentarily.
Turcotte trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Turcotte controlling from the top position.
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.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Turcotte postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Billabong slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Billabong is defended easily by Turcotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turcotte moves in looking to clinch but Billabong pushes him off.
Turcotte swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Billabong dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Billabong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Billabong.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billabong lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Billabong misses with a hook
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Turcotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Billabong with a nice head shot there.
Turcotte trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Turcotte controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turcotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Turcotte, not yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong blocks a jab.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong slows the pace down.
Turcotte is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Turcotte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turcotte defends it nicely.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte slips a jab from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Billabong.
Billabong takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Billabong defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billabong misses with a hook
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong has a takedown stuffed.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Turcotte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte is not content to let Billabong control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turcotte can't do much from the bottom here.
Turcotte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Billabong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turcotte is looking to improve his position.
Turcotte keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turcotte defends it well.
Billabong is controlling the pace.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turcotte trying to hold on to Billabong's head to control him but Billabong postures up.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turcotte is defending against the submission attempts here by Billabong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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