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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berdo Haaasik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunson 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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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Berdo Haaasik!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bunson Turner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haaasik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turner circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haaasik enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haaasik manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Haaasik working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Haaasik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Haaasik has wrist control.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Haaasik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haaasik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turner postures up.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haaasik keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bunson Turner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haaasik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Haaasik or perhaps it was just good defense by Turner which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berdo Haaasik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haaasik misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haaasik won't be happy with that.
Haaasik is breathing heavily.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Haaasik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haaasik trying to remain calm as Turner controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is not content to let Turner control the position.
You can see the frustration on Haaasik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Haaasik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bunson Turner.
Haaasik shoots in and gets a takedown into Turner's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Haaasik wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Haaasik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Haaasik, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Turner thows a big elbow that misses.
Turner passes into half guard.
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Haaasik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Haaasik is in trouble now - Turner has advanced to mount!
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.
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Haaasik looks a forlorn figure.
Haaasik is looking to get to half guard.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turner wants to control the pace but Haaasik is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner avoids the attempt from Haaasik to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Haaasik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haaasik shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haaasik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Haaasik's head back.
Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Haaasik was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haaasik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner distracts Haaasik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner wanted to stand there but Haaasik had control of the position.
Turner chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner won't allow Haaasik to sweep him here.
Haaasik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haaasik keeps moving.
Turner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Haaasik seems keen to control Turner's posture.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haaasik keeps moving.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haaasik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bunson Turner.
Turner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haaasik quickly recovers to half guard.
Haaasik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Haaasik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Haaasik is trying to control but can't.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Turner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haaasik looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Turner wants to control but Haaasik is keeping him busy.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turner working over Haaasik with some ground and pound. Haaasik looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turner is taking a breather. Haaasik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Haaasik taking some punishment here, with Turner in his half guard.
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.
Turner passes to side control.
Haaasik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Haaasik is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Haaasik is letting Turner control him for a moment.
Haaasik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner controlling from side mount.
Turner working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Haaasik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haaasik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haaasik's calf.
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haaasik has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Haaasik's legs - danger averted.
Turner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Haaasik is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner stays in close to Haaasik's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Turner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haaasik is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner postures up in Haaasik's guard and throws a big left but Haaasik blocks it.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Haaasik's brow.
Haaasik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner gets to his feet - Haaasik follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bunson Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haaasik working for submissions but it's allowed Turner to get to half guard.
Turner is controlling the pace.
Haaasik has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Turner escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Turner!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Turner trying to control the position but Haaasik is working away.
Turner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Haaasik to see if he's OK.
Turner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haaasik can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haaasik is trying to improve his position.
Turner controls the position from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haaasik gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner wants a takedown but no success here.
Haaasik is working for takedown but Turner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haaasik prevents it.
Turner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haaasik is trying to keep an underhook but Turner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Turner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Haaasik moves into full guard.
Haaasik trying to control the position.
Turner cracks Haaasik with a solid left hand.
Turner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Haaasik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Haaasik.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Haaasik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bunson Turner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Haaasik misses with a head kick.
Berdo Haaasik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haaasik shoots and misses
and Haaasik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Haaasik looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turner controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Haaasik wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Haaasik wants to control but Turner passes into side.
Turner connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Haaasik some visible discomfort.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Haaasik takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Haaasik misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Haaasik backing up. Haaasik nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Berdo Haaasik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Turner lands.
Haaasik shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Turner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Haaasik working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haaasik keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Haaasik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haaasik looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunson Turner dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haaasik backs up against the cage.
Turner closes the distance and clinches.
Haaasik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
Turner looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Haaasik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner wants the takedown. Haaasik is fighting it off but Turner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Haaasik's guard against the cage.
Turner wants to control from the top but Haaasik keeps moving.
Haaasik has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Haaasik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bunson Turner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Haaasik wants to clinch
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Haaasik sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berdo Haaasik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunson Turner.
Haaasik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haaasik tries to clinch up.
Haaasik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Haaasik to the mat! Haaasik manages to get full guard.
Haaasik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Turner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Haaasik.
Turner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haaasik, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turner trying to control the position but Haaasik is working away.
Haaasik wants to get back to his feet but Turner drags him back down.
Haaasik is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haaasik is not content to let Turner control the position.
Haaasik is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Haaasik struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunson Turner has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Haaasik's guard.
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haaasik has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunson Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Haaasik has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Turner doesn't defend quickly enough and Haaasik has managed to lock this one up! Can Turner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Haaasik on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Berdo Haaasik!
Berdo Haaasik retains his middleweight title!
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