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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avon Stringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeppe Turska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stringer comes to the cage accompanied by The Loner. Turska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Last of the Mohicans Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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183 cm
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195 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Avon Stringer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeppe Turska!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turska looks to score with a jab to the body but Stringer is just out of range.
Stringer throws a hook but Turska avoids it easily.
Turska misses with a hook.
Stringer throws a big shot that misses.
Stringer takes a swing at Turska's ribcage but misses.
Turska looks for a takedown but Stringer sprawls well.
Turska dodges the punch combination from Stringer.
Turska misses with a looping right.
Turska has a takedown stuffed.
Stringer's corner calls for a 1-2. Stringer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Turska misses
and Turska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turska slips under a jab from Stringer.
Turska with a poor takedown
and Stringer counters with a two punch combo.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Turska looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stringer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stringer is on top in guard.
Turska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stringer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stringer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stringer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turska's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stringer trying to control the position from guard on top but Turska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turska working for a triangle but Stringer defends it easily.
Turska trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stringer defends it easily.
Turska looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stringer is one step ahead there.
Turska is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stringer won't allow Turska to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stringer stacks Turska on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stringer!
Stringer stands up and beckons Turska to his feet.
Turska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stringer won't allow Turska to pass to mount.
Turska is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stringer wants to control but Turska is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turska is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turska not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turska missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turska throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turska is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stringer is just riding it out for now. Turska eventually gives up the hold.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turska shoots and misses
and Stringer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stringer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turska looks gassed!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turska. Stringer does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avon Stringer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turska misses with a hook.
Stringer fails to land with a series of punches.
Turska shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stringer tries to roll over but Turska keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stringer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turska.
Turska looking to pass the guard.
Turska stands up over Stringer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turska has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stringer is keeping the position for now.
Turska loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turska wants to control from the top but Stringer keeps moving.
Turska looking to pass the guard.
Turska thows a big elbow that misses.
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.
Stringer keeping moving, preventing Turska from controlling successfully.
Turska wants to pass the guard but Stringer is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turska closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stringer to the mat! Stringer manages to get full guard.
Stringer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turska puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turska thows a huge punch but Stringer dodges it nicely.
Stringer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Turska.
Turska working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turska throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stringer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turska sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turska in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turska drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stringer dives on top into guard.
Turska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stringer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turska is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer working some strikes from top position.
Turska is looking for a triangle here but Stringer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Turska tries to improve position but can't.
Stringer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turska thuds his right hand into Stringer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avon Stringer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stringer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stringer misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeppe Turska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turska shoots and misses
letting Stringer counter with a right hand.
Turska fails with the takedown
and Stringer counters with a two punch combo.
Turska scores a takedown into full mount!
Jeppe Turska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turska punching from mount but Stringer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turska looking to finish with strikes here!
Turska throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Stringer is bucking up trying to escape but Turska cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Turska trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turska takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stringer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turska lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Poor strikes thrown by Turska there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Turska misses with a head shot.
Turska swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stringer is now in Turska's guard. A big mistake from Turska there, giving up the dominant position!
Stringer trying to control but Turska is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turska working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Stringer has passed into half guard!
Turska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stringer is working away from the top position though.
Turska is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Stringer jumps into side control!
Turska wants to control but Stringer postures up.
Turska avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stringer.
Turska tries to buck Stringer off but Stringer is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turska sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Stringer decides to stand and escape the position.
Turska with a poor takedown
and Stringer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Avon Stringer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeppe Turska.
Turska attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turska connects with a right hand. Stringer shakes it off.
Avon Stringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turska has his takedown stuffed
and Stringer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Stringer.
Turska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stringer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stringer throws a jab when Turska was well out of range.
Stringer misses with a looping left.
Stringer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turska has his takedown stuffed
and Stringer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stringer throws a nice looking combination but Turska bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turska throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stringer was covering up waiting for the punch and Turska finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Stringer has control of Turska's left arm, preventing Turska from doing any damage.
Turska postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turska throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Avon Stringer.
I think Stringer 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avon Stringer!
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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
RATING
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