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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokko Turkulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turkulainen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Basto! - Bonny. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tyrone Spong was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tokko Turkulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Spong!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkulainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turkulainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Turkulainen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spong has control of Turkulainen's left arm, preventing Turkulainen from doing any damage.
Spong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Turkulainen hang on?
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spong controlling from mount.
Turkulainen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turkulainen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turkulainen and Spong has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Spong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turkulainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spong.
Spong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Turkulainen to his feet.
Spong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tokko Turkulainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Spong.
Spong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turkulainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Turkulainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spong's elbow.
Spong pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spong has his foot on Turkulainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turkulainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Turkulainen won't allow Spong to sweep him here.
Spong controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong has his foot on Turkulainen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turkulainen works his way back into a safe position though.
Turkulainen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Spong is proving hard to escape from.
Spong pushes Turkulainen off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Horrible takedown by Turkulainen or perhaps it was just good defense by Spong which made him look bad.
Spong tries for a takedown but Turkulainen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turkulainen tries to keep at a distance but Spong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spong tries to circle away but Turkulainen has him pinned against the cage.
Turkulainen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Spong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong stalls.
Spong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spong has Turkulainen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turkulainen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turkulainen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spong moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spong gets control of Turkulainen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spong seems keen to control Turkulainen's posture.
Turkulainen wants to stand and escape but instead Spong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turkulainen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spong.
Turkulainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turkulainen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spong has picked Turkulainen up and slammed him! Turkulainen can't keep hold of the triangle and Spong manages to pass to side control!
Spong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turkulainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Spong controlling the position.
Spong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Spong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Spong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turkulainen is avoiding damage well.
Spong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turkulainen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Spong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here as Spong stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong stands up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turkulainen but Turkulainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turkulainen as he jumps to the side.
Tokko Turkulainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Spong.
Spong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spong shoots in for a takedown but Turkulainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spong clinches up with Turkulainen and pushes him back against the cage.
Spong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turkulainen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Turkulainen is controlling the position.
Turkulainen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Turkulainen is trying to break the clinch but Spong is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turkulainen is defending well.
Spong is trying to pull guard but Turkulainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turkulainen has Spong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Spong stalling in the clinch.
Turkulainen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Turkulainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spong stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Spong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Spong rushes Turkulainen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turkulainen is struggling to control the position.
Turkulainen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spong is defending well.
A right handed body shot lands from Spong.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Turkulainen won't allow it.
Spong is trying to break free.
Turkulainen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Spong.
Spong pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turkulainen stopping the sweep attempt from Spong.
Spong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tyrone Spong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Spong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turkulainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turkulainen keeps control of Spong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spong wants to get back to striking at distance but Turkulainen won't allow it.
Spong pushes Turkulainen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spong manages to pull guard.
Spong trying to strike off his back.
Turkulainen won't allow Spong to sweep him here.
Spong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tyrone Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spong controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Spong 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.
Turkulainen is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Spong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Spong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Spong controlling the pace for now.
Spong thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tokko Turkulainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turkulainen because Spong loaded up on that one.
Tyrone Spong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Spong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spong 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Spong!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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RATING
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