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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imperial March. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 cm
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marv Turner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vader! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vader!
Turner connects with a leg kick. Vader looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Vader checks the leg kick. Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vader's sensitive parts. Darth Vader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vader rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vader has a takedown stuffed. Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Vader. Vader gets slowly back to his feet. No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader. Marv Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader. Vader looks gassed! Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A jab from Turner does it's job there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vader dodges the punch combination from Turner.
A punch lands to the side of Vader 's head but he takes it in his stride. Turner moves into range and clinches up with Vader.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner lands with a light punch inside. Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Vader controls the action.
Vader is looking to take this one to the mat. Turner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turner misses with a body punch.
Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vader backwards. Turner lands a right hand. Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner throws a head kick but Vader moves out of range.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Turner darts in and clinches Vader up against the cage. Vader blocks an uppercut.
Vader tries to pull guard but Turner holds him up against the cage and eventually Vader drops back down to his feet.
Turner lands with a right to the head. Turner throws a punch but it's blocked by Vader.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turner misses with a short punch on the inside. Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vader, pushing him back against the cage. Turner working some nice short punches in the clinch. Turner lands with a short shot to the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Turner. Turner lands with a light punch inside. Vader drags the fight down to the ground.
Turner postures up in Vader's guard and throws a big left but Vader blocks it. Turner with a flurry of punches that miss. Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Turner wanted to stand there but Vader had control of the position. Turner throws a strike but Vader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vader prevents Turner from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Turner keeping moving, preventing Vader from controlling successfully. Vader drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Vader off! Vader jumps back into Turner's guard. Turner pulls Vader in to control the position.
Marv Turner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Turner scores with a head kick.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily. The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Vader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Vader persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vader shoots in but Turner avoids the takedown attempt easily. Turner misses with a wild body shot. Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Vader moves out of range easily. Vader checks the leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turner fails in his attempt to clinch. Turner throws a low kick but Vader avoids it. Vader lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner is looking to clinch but Vader is avoiding it.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vader blocks a leg kick. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Turner throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it. Marv Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Turner tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
Turner leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv 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 defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vader. Good work by Vader as he checks the leg kick. Turner throws a head kick that misses. Turner throws a chopping leg kick but Vader manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Turner is looking to land body kicks. Turner looks to land a left hand but Vader moved out of range nicely. Vader darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position. Turner is concentrating on defense, preventing Vader from advancing position. Vader is looking to advance position but Turner won't allow it. Turner keeping hold of Vader's head, controlling as best he can. Turner is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner wants to get back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Turner wants to get back to full guard. Turner is looking to control Vader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted? Turner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vader on the ground. Vader is working for a submission of some sort.
Vader prevents Turner from improving his position. Vader trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom. Vader is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage. Turner is looking to control Vader's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted? Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vader is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage. Turner tries to roll over but Vader keeps him under control. Turner is trying to control but can't.
Vader trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well. Vader is keen to just control but Turner is a slippery customer. Turner trying to hold on to Vader's head to control him but Vader postures up.
Marv Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vader is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vader to get the leverage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turner keeping control of the position. Vader is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vader is working for a submission of some sort.
Vader is breathing heavily. Turner is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader is trying to work for a kimura but Turner is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Turner is looking for a sweep. Vader is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vader is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Vader wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner desperately trying to maintain half guard. Turner moves into full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Vader prevents Turner from getting back to his feet. Vader is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vader manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Vader is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vader looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vader will feel that in the morning. Vader shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Vader tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Darth Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Turner misses with a hook. Vader ducked under it nicely. Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Vader has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turner finds it's way round the side to connect with Vader's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Turner lands a nice looking body kick. Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vader chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vader. Vader takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Turner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Turner throws a leg kick which misses Vader's front leg but catches the back leg as Vader tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner connects with a jab. Vader on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader, before circling back to the center of the mat. Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaders head. Turner lands a shot to the body. A hook to the body from Turner.
Turner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner lands a nice shot to the body. Turner scores with a hook to the body. Turner lands with a right to the head. Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Turner controlling the action here for a moment.
Vader's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Turner lands a shot to the body. Turner scores with a shot to the side of Vader's head. Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vader in his tracks. Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Turner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Turner gets a clinch. Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vader can do to turn this around? Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vader's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vader scrambles back to his feet. Turner looks to land a combination. Vader sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Vader takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vader stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vader on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Turner delivers a nice body kick. Vader has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Turner scores with a punch to the head. A head kick misses from Turner. Turner throws a quick inside leg kick. Vader shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turner pinned against the cage. Turner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Marv Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader. Turner moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vader is trying to pull guard but Turner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Turner manages to break the clinch.
Turner throws a leg kick but Vader moved away. Vader throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A cross from Turner lands. Vader fails with a takedown attempt. A kick lands to the mid section there for Turner. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Marv Turner showed his dominance in that final round. I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:27 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27 Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marv Turner!
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energy
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