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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Turrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Bantum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turrett comes to the cage accompanied by Criticize. Bull Bantum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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154 lbs
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149 lbs
8 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Turrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Bull Bantum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bantum misses with the combination.
Bantum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bantum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bantum working for a submission but Turrett is keeping him at bay.
Bantum landing punches.
Turrett is trying desperately to improve position.
Bantum working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Turrett tries to hold on but Bantum postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turrett is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turrett is working hard here to advance position.
Bantum is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Bull Bantum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turrett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bantum.
Bantum throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Paul Turrett has been cut.
Bantum tries to clinch but Turrett moves out of range.
Bantum looks to land a combination but Turrett avoids it well.
Bantum throws a hook but Turrett blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turrett misses with a wild body shot.
Bantum throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turrett was covering up waiting for the punch and Bantum finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turrett is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bantum forces his way into half guard.
Bantum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bantum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bantum seems to be looking for submissions.
Bantum is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bantum seems to be working for a kimura but Turrett defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bantum seems to be looking for submissions.
Turrett with the active half guard here but Bantum passes nicely into side control.
Bantum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum is trying to get an arm triangle but Turrett is defending well.
Bantum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turrett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bantum works to advance to full mount. Turrett defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turrett is looking to improve his position but Bantum isn't that keen on the idea.
Bantum gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Bantum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Turrett's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turrett throws a body punch but Bantum moves out of range.
Bantum throws a series of strikes that have Turrett backpedaling.
Turrett shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bantum is looking for a triangle but Turrett pushes his legs off easily.
Bantum had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turrett defends it easily.
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!
Bantum punching from the bottom - just letting Turrett know he's still in a fight.
Turrett trying to control the position from guard on top but Bantum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum is adopting a defensive guard.
Bantum wants to sweep here but Turrett controlling him for the moment.
Bantum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bantum jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turrett is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turrett and Bantum has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Turrett tries to bench press Bantum off him but Bantum keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bantum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turrett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bull Bantum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bantum wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Turrett, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Turrett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turrett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bantum passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bantum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Turrett keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bantum is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Turrett has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bantum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bantum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turrett working to try and regain half guard.
Bantum lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turrett is looking to get to half guard.
Bantum get's back to his feet.
Turrett avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantum wants to clinch up but Turrett keeps it at a distance.
Turrett bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bull Bantum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Turrett's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turrett closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bantum did well to prevent Turrett getting side control.
Turrett not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bantum looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bantum actively working from the bottom here.
Bantum wants to get back to full guard.
Bantum gets full guard.
Bantum looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bantum keeping moving, preventing Turrett from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bantum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bantum manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bantum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bantum prevents Turrett from getting the reversal.
Bantum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Bantum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bantum closes the distance and pushes Turrett back into the cage.
Bantum manages to pull guard.
Bantum is trying to control the position but Turrett postures up.
Turrett throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bantum looking to control.
Bantum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bantum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turrett gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bull Bantum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bantum is adopting a defensive guard.
Bantum looking for a sweep. Not yet Bantum, not yet.
Bantum is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bull Bantum hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Turrett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bantum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turrett passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bantum!
Bantum wants to hold on but Turrett pushes him away.
Bantum is desperately trying to improve his position but Turrett has a good base and remains in mount.
Paul Turrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bantum tries to hold on but Turrett pushes him away.
Turrett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bantum wants to hold on but Turrett pushes him away.
Bantum tries to improve his position but instead Turrett has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turrett looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bull Bantum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bantum 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bull Bantum!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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