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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josh Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, shot to the dark by day to remember. Brandon Kage will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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175 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Kage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Kage sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kage is retaining full guard.
Kage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard.
Turner is trying to keep Kage in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage preventing the sweep.
Kage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kage wants to stand but Turner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turner gets a clinch.
Turner is trying to trip Kage. He has hold of a leg but Kage is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Turner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Turner trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
Kage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kage 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kage is keeping the position for now.
Kage tries to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Turner won't allow Kage to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kage misses with a takedown
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kage looks gassed!
Turner wants to control but Kage is keeping him busy.
Kage wants to get back to his feet.
Turner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Turner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kage is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kage is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kage avoid being mounted?
Turner escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kage darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kage tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Turner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turner forces Kage back against the cage and clinches.
Turner lands a body punch.
Kage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turner.
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here as Turner stalls from top position.
Turner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kage fails with the takedown
and Turner counters with a head kick.
Kage with a poor takedown
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Kage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kage gets full guard.
Kage looking to control.
Kage looking for a sweep. Not yet Kage, not yet.
Kage 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. Oh but Kage is tightening it up a little... Turner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Turner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Turner taps out! nice BJJ there by Kage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Brandon Kage!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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