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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rovan Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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183 cm
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180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rovan Turner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovan Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovan Turner pushes James Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Rovan Turner scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Turner has been cut.
Rovan Turner misses with a knee strike.
Rovan Turner lands a damaging elbow.
Rovan Turner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics James Turner uses from the top position.
Rovan Turner wants to stand but James Turner is controlling the position.
James Turner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rovan Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rovan Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rovan Turner!
Rovan Turner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rovan Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James Turner.
Rovan Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Rovan Turner has James Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Rovan Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Rovan Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Rovan Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - James Turner circles away.
A punch combination from Rovan Turner misses.
A combination from James Turner does no damage.
Rovan Turner wants to clinch but James Turner slips to the side
and James Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Turner breaks from the clinch.
James Turner wants to clinch up but Rovan Turner keeps it at a distance.
Rovan Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James Turner sprawls well. James Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rovan Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Rovan Turner wants to clinch
and Rovan Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James Turner is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovan Turner tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rovan Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rovan Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James Turner moves into the clinch.
Rovan Turner with a knee to the head.
Rovan Turner lands an elbow inside.
Rovan Turner manages to pull guard.
James Turner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James Turner misses with a looping left.
Rovan Turner darts in and clinches James Turner up against the cage.
Rovan Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Turner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rovan Turner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovan Turner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
James Turner wants to stand up but Rovan Turner is controlling him.
Rovan Turner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on James Turner, up you get!
Rovan Turner rushes James Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rovan Turner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James Turner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James Turner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner landing knees to the body.
Rovan Turner lands a knee to the head.
Rovan Turner lands a nice elbow.
Rovan Turner lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner stalling the fight.
Rovan Turner breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rovan Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rovan Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
James Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and James Turner moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James Turner takes a knee to the side of the body.
James Turner takes an elbow to the temple.
James Turner's cut is getting worse.
Rovan Turner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rovan Turner misses with an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovan Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Turner's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rovan Turner darts in and clinches James Turner up against the cage.
Rovan Turner successfully pulls guard.
Rovan Turner is trying to control the position but James Turner postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James Turner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rovan Turner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rovan Turner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rovan Turner!
Rovan Turner just content to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovan Turner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
James Turner keeps the fight on the outside.
Rovan Turner tries to clinch but James Turner moves out of range.
Rovan Turner is looking to clinch but James Turner is avoiding it.
Rovan Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - James Turner circles away.
James Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovan Turner slips a jab and a cross from James Turner.
James Turner has Rovan Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two 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.
James Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rovan Turner has him pressed against the cage.
Rovan Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rovan Turner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rovan Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rovan Turner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through James Turner's defenses.
James Turner wants to break free but Rovan Turner has control.
Knees to the body from Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner jumps into guard, dragging James Turner to the mat.
Rovan Turner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rovan Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Rovan Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James Turner.
Rovan Turner forces James Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Rovan Turner connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James Turner dodges an elbow strike from Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner landing knees to the head.
Rovan Turner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rovan Turner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
James Turner has gone for a leg lock! Rovan Turner slips out almost immediately though and dives into James Turner's guard.
Rovan Turner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rovan Turner won't allow James Turner to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovan Turner stands up and waves to James Turner to follow him.
Rovan Turner doesn't manage to clinch there - James Turner circles away.
Rovan Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovan Turner takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rovan Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Turner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rovan Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James Turner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rovan Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rovan Turner wants to clinch.
Rovan Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
James Turner misses with a few strikes there.
James Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
James Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovan Turner throws a head kick but James Turner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rovan Turner tries to clinch there but James Turner circles away.
Rovan Turner sizes up James Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
James Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rovan Turner wants to clinch up but James Turner keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Turner misses with an uppercut. Rovan Turner saw that one coming.
Rovan Turner fails to land the takedown.
Rovan Turner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovan Turner tries to clinch
and James Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
James Turner takes an elbow to the forehead.
James Turner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rovan Turner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rovan Turner lands a nice knee to the body.
Rovan Turner tries for a takedown. No joy.
James Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner fails to pull guard.
Rovan Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rovan Turner tries to clinch up but James Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Rovan Turner pushes James Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Rovan Turner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rovan Turner misses with a knee strike.
Rovan Turner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rovan Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James Turner's efforts to push away.
Rovan Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James Turner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovan Turner lands a nice elbow.
Rovan Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rovan Turner landing knees to the body.
Rovan Turner has James Turner pressed against the cage, preventing James Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
James Turner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rovan Turner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but James Turner blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rovan Turner.
Rovan Turner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James Turner tries to circle away but Rovan Turner has him pinned against the cage.
Rovan Turner jumps into guard, dragging James Turner to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rovan Turner controlling the position.
Rovan Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with James Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovan Turner pushes James Turner off and scrambles back to his feet.
James Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rovan Turner tries to clinch but James Turner is having none of it.
James Turner tries to bum rush Rovan Turner with a series of wild strikes but Rovan Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rovan Turner clinches up against the cage.
Rovan Turner tries to land a knee to the head but James Turner blocks with his arms.
Rovan Turner landing knees to the head.
Rovan Turner stalls.
Rovan Turner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Rovan Turner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rovan Turner scores with a takedown into James Turner's guard.
Rovan Turner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rovan Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James Turner is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rovan Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rovan Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rovan Turner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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