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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vernon Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Zelenka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernon Turner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jan Zelenka's chin.
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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
28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Vernon Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Zelenka!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelenka throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Zelenka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zelenka.
Zelenka lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turner takes a step back to recover.
Zelenka throws a head kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Zelenka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zelenka.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zelenka's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelenka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zelenka misses with a body shot.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
Zelenka throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zelenka backs up against the cage.
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turner working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zelenka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zelenka is looking to improve his position.
Turner thows a huge punch but Zelenka dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Zelenka's temple.
Zelenka is trying to get back to full guard.
Zelenka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka actively working from the bottom here.
Turner wants to pass to mount but Zelenka is defending the position.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zelenka is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zelenka's head.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Zelenka's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelenka wants to improve his position but Turner is controlling well.
Turner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner thows a huge punch but Zelenka dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka is defending against the submission attempts here by Turner.
Zelenka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zelenka manages to get to full guard.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zelenka holds on and takes a little breather.
Zelenka looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zelenka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jan Zelenka has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zelenka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zelenka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner scores with a hook to the body. Zelenka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jan Zelenka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zelenka throws a leg kick but Turner checks it.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zelenka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zelenka looks for the body kick but Turner saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelenka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.
Zelenka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zelenka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Zelenka as Turner shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Zelenka will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turner throws the left hand but Zelenka avoids the punch easily.
Zelenka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zelenka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vernon Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelenka is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Zelenka circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelenka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelenka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
Turner scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Zelenka as Turner shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernon Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Zelenka throws a sloppy head kick and Turner moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zelenka.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zelenka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zelenka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Zelenka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelenka looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner checks a low kick from Zelenka.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Zelenka cracks Turner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner checks a low kick from Zelenka.
Zelenka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Zelenka slips the punch.
Zelenka on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner moves away from the strike by Zelenka.
Turner lands a jab to Zelenka's midsection.
Zelenka misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Turner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zelenka misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Zelenka.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zelenka avoids it really well and circles away.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Zelenka saw that one coming.
Turner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zelenka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zelenka needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Zelenka throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner moves out of range as Zelenka throws a body kick.
Zelenka has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turner moves out of range as Zelenka throws a body kick.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Zelenka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Turner misses.
Good leg kick by Zelenka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but Zelenka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zelenka lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner lands the left hand.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zelenka.
Turner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zelenka.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner shoots in and bounces Zelenka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zelenka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zelenka pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jan Zelenka wasn't active enough on the ground.
A shot to the body from Turner misses
and Zelenka counters with a good, hard body kick but Turner shrugs it off.
Zelenka wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner misses the jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Zelenka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Zelenka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zelenka's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zelenka scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Turner misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelenka ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zelenka swivels and escapes.
Turner avoids the body shot from Zelenka.
Zelenka darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jan Zelenka will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner tries for a takedown but Zelenka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Turner swings for the body but Zelenka moves out of range.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zelenka was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zelenka. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a body punch but Zelenka moves out of range.
Jan Zelenka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zelenka tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zelenka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zelenka swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Zelenka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A nice combination there by Turner.
Zelenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelenka lands with a straight right. Turner didn't see that one coming.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zelenka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelenka.
Zelenka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zelenka connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zelenka takes one on the button.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zelenka's head.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid body kick from Zelenka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zelenka misses with a leg kick.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zelenka defends it nicely.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelenka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Zelenka is just out of range.
Zelenka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zelenka tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
Turner misses with a hook. Zelenka ducked under it nicely.
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zelenka!
Zelenka avoids a series of strikes thrown by Turner.
Vernon Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zelenka gets back to half guard.
Zelenka wants to get back to full guard.
Jan Zelenka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zelenka's head.
Turner prevents Zelenka from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner prevents Zelenka from standing back up.
Zelenka gets full guard.
Zelenka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Zelenka blocks nicely.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner throws a strike but Zelenka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Zelenka from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zelenka wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jan Zelenka was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Zelenka misses with a kick to the body.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Zelenka's head but Zelenka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelenka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Zelenka counters with a head kick.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Zelenka.
I've got Zelenka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan Zelenka!
A very excited looking Jan Zelenka made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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