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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Turdang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Not Enough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Not Enough has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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160 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Turdang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Not Enough!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turdang tries to clinch but Enough is having none of it.
Turdang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turdang.
Turdang shoots in and drives through. Enough sprawls well.
Enough looks to clinch
so Turdang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Enough controlling Turdang's posture.
Enough keeping moving, preventing Turdang from controlling successfully.
Enough controls Turdang momentarily but Turdang frees himself.
Turdang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turdang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Enough works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enough tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Enough wants to stall.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turdang tries to pull guard but Enough won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Turdang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turdang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Turdang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turdang tries to pull guard but Enough won't allow it.
Enough misses with a knee strike.
Enough is stalling here.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turdang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Turdang letting Enough take a breather here.
Turdang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enough uses from the top position.
Enough trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enough drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turdang dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enough is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Enough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turdang is one step ahead there.
Enough looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turdang passes into half guard.
Enough looks gassed!
Enough has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turdang is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turdang not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enough is trying to maintain the position but Turdang is very close to passing his half guard.
Turdang seems to be looking for submissions.
Enough slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Enough had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Turdang is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Enough Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Turdang's back instead.
Turdang fending off the submission attempt from Enough.
Enough keeps control of the position as Turdang tries to break free.
Enough is looking for the choke from the back position but Turdang is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Not Enough will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turdang looks for a takedown but Enough sprawls well.
Turdang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Enough holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turdang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turdang feints and as Enough raises his hands in defense, Turdang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Enough looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turdang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turdang won't allow Enough to sweep him here.
Enough lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Turdang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enough moves to the back.
Turdang showing good submission defense here.
Enough is trying to control but Turdang is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Enough connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Enough jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turdang is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turdang and Enough has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Not Enough has got the better of the ground game so far.
Enough trying to control the position but Turdang is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turdang regains half guard.
Enough looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Enough controlling the action here.
Turdang wants to get back to full guard.
Enough trying to control the action but Turdang is working from the bottom.
Enough content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turdang is in trouble now - Enough has advanced to mount!
Enough controlling from mount.
Enough goes for an armbar but Turdang turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Turdang.
Enough trying to control the position.
That's four 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.
Enough is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Enough keeping moving, preventing Turdang from controlling successfully.
Turdang avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Enough manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turdang manages to get himself to full guard.
Enough drops back, looking for a kneebar! Turdang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Turdang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Turdang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Not Enough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turdang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enough counters with a left and a right that stings Turdang.
Turdang throws a sloppy head kick and Enough moves out of range easily.
Enough throws a leg kick which misses Turdang's front leg but catches the back leg as Turdang tries to avoid it.
Enough connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Enough misses with a two punch combination.
Turdang tries to clinch
and Enough counters with an inside leg kick.
Enough tries to clinch there but Turdang circles away.
Turdang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Enough counter with a right hand.
Enough tries to clinch up but Turdang circles away and keeps his distance.
Enough clinches up with Turdang and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turdang tries to pull guard but Enough won't allow it.
Enough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Enough missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turdang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Turdang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enough misses with a knee to the head.
Enough throws an elbow but it misses.
Enough lands an elbow just above Turdang 's eye.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enough throws an elbow that misses.
Enough missing with knees to the body.
Turdang avoiding damage as Enough throws knees to the body.
Turdang jumps guard but Enough stands there with Turdang around his waist. Turdang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Enough avoiding damage.
Enough blocks the elbow strike.
Enough stalling against the cage.
Enough using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two 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.
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Enough lands a damaging elbow.
Enough manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Enough.
Enough prevents Turdang from breaking the clinch.
Enough lands a knee to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Enough.
Enough lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turdang backwards.
Turdang jumps guard but Enough stands there with Turdang around his waist. Turdang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enough tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Enough tries to land a knee to the head but Turdang blocks with his arms.
Enough just leaning against Turdang, taking a breather.
Enough landing knees to the head.
Enough lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Enough misses with an elbow over the top.
Turdang is trying to maintain a safe position but Enough gets an underhook and turns Turdang into the cage.
Turdang wants to break free but Enough has control.
Enough lands a nice elbow.
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Enough.
Turdang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enough just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turdang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Enough stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Enough continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Turdang blocks an elbow strike from Enough.
Turdang avoiding damage as Enough throws knees to the body.
Turdang tries to land knees in the clinch but Enough avoids the damage to the body.
Turdang wants a takedown.
Enough lands a damaging elbow.
Enough tries to land a knee to the head but Turdang blocks with his arms.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Enough takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Enough throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enough crunches a lovely knee into Turdang's ribcage.
Thomas Turdang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enough holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Enough lands a knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Not Enough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enough 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Not Enough!
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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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