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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Farooq Turkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McGarrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGarrett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. the theme from Hawaii 5-0 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Farooq Turkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McGarrett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGarrett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGarrett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarrett working over Turkman with some ground and pound. Turkman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turkman blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGarrett.
Turkman has hold of McGarrett's hands but McGarrett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McGarrett wants to control but Turkman is keeping him busy.
Turkman wants to improve his position but McGarrett is controlling well.
McGarrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarrett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turkman's head.
McGarrett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turkman wants to get back to his feet.
McGarrett missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrett working Turkman over with strikes.
McGarrett throwing shots but Turkman is blocking nicely.
McGarrett moves nicely into side control.
McGarrett postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McGarrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turkman to see if he's OK.
McGarrett looks up at the clock and then as Turkman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGarrett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGarrett looks up at the clock and then as Turkman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGarrett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGarrett cracks Turkman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGarrett cracks Turkman with a big elbow.
McGarrett cracks Turkman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGarrett lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrett cracks Turkman with a big right hand but Turkman just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McGarrett is chipping away with strikes.
Turkman is looking to regain half guard here but McGarrett keeps moving and retains side control.
McGarrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGarrett working the head with strikes.
McGarrett tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Turkman is looking to reverse the position.
McGarrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turkman to see if he's OK.
Turkman struggling a bit here.
McGarrett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turkman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Turkman tries to bench press McGarrett off him but McGarrett keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turkman to see if he's OK.
McGarrett working the body and head with strikes.
McGarrett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McGarrett cracks Turkman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGarrett grinds an elbow into Turkman's temple.
McGarrett cracks Turkman with a big elbow.
McGarrett landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on McGarrett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Turkman is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett working the ground and pound.
McGarrett lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turkman down.
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!
McGarrett scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGarrett working the head with strikes.
McGarrett cracks Turkman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
McGarrett grinds an elbow into Turkman's temple.
McGarrett lands a nice forearm strike.
McGarrett landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Turkman is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turkman is looking to regain half guard here but McGarrett keeps moving and retains side control.
McGarrett connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Turkman some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McGarrett dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGarrett shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turkman trying to control but McGarrett postures up.
McGarrett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from McGarrett.
McGarrett is nestled in close to Turkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turkman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turkman wants to control but McGarrett is keeping busy.
Turkman is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkman on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McGarrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarrett prevents Turkman from improving his position.
Ground and pound from McGarrett.
McGarrett looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Turkman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McGarrett lands with a punch from half guard.
McGarrett is nestled in close to Turkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGarrett working the head and body with strikes.
McGarrett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGarrett working Turkman over with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGarrett slips a nice elbow through Turkman's hands, connecting with Turkman's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turkman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McGarrett.
McGarrett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGarrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGarrett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turkman tries to get to full guard but McGarrett has control of the leg.
McGarrett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGarrett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGarrett trying to pass the guard but Turkman defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McGarrett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarrett scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGarrett is nestled in close to Turkman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McGarrett is trying to control. Turkman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGarrett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGarrett scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McGarrett working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turkman tries to roll over but McGarrett keeps him under control.
McGarrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGarrett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turkman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McGarrett working Turkman over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McGarrett connects with a nice short shot to Turkman's temple.
McGarrett tries to pass to full mount but Turkman defends it.
McGarrett winds up and cracks Turkman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turkman pushes McGarrett off looking to stand but McGarrett dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turkman is concentrating on defense, preventing McGarrett from advancing position.
McGarrett trying to pass the guard but Turkman defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McGarrett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McGarrett throws an overhand right that lands on Turkman's shoulder, as Turkman tries to avoid the shot.
McGarrett throws a good cross that connects.
McGarrett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turkman.
Turkman is looking to clinch.
McGarrett connects with a right hand. Turkman shakes it off.
McGarrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGarrett feints and as Turkman raises his hands in defense, McGarrett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turkman wants to stand up but McGarrett is controlling him.
Steve McGarrett has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGarrett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turkman has momentary wrist control but McGarrett slips an elbow through the middle.
Turkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Turkman, not yet.
McGarrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkman has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGarrett passes Turkman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGarrett working Turkman over with strikes.
McGarrett drops an elbow to the side of Turkman's head.
McGarrett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGarrett working Turkman over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGarrett lands a nice short elbow.
McGarrett passes to side control.
McGarrett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turkman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGarrett lands a nice forearm strike.
McGarrett scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett looks up at the clock and then as Turkman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McGarrett smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McGarrett cracks Turkman with a big elbow.
McGarrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turkman to see if he's OK.
Turkman wants to get back to his feet.
McGarrett in side control lands a decent elbow.
McGarrett creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGarrett scoring with punches and elbows.
McGarrett working the ground and pound.
McGarrett scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turkman to see if he's OK.
Farooq Turkman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turkman tries to buck McGarrett off but McGarrett is having none of it.
McGarrett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McGarrett scoring with punches from side control.
McGarrett working the ground and pound.
Turkman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McGarrett working the ground and pound from side control.
Turkman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
McGarrett works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turkman is looking to reverse the position.
McGarrett landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGarrett is working Turkman over with some ground and pound from side control.
McGarrett is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Turkman is trying to escape and McGarrett transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Turkman is forced to tap! Nice work there by McGarrett! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve McGarrett!
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