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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garry Norton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 cm
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278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
25
253 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Issac Turner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Garry Norton! The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Norton moves out of range of the body kick. No luck with that takedown attempt from Norton. Norton misses with a takedown attempt and Turner counters by clinching up. Turner has Norton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Turner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Norton tumbling to the mat - Turner dives into Norton's guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Norton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well. Norton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Turner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom. Norton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Norton is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Norton's legs - danger averted. Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norton swivels though and keeps the full guard. Norton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily. Turner wants to control from the top but Norton keeps moving. Norton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Turner trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom. Turner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norton has an active guard here but Turner has managed to pass into half guard.
Norton looks winded! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Turner tries to pass to full mount but Norton defends it. Turner tries to stand but his arm is trapped. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norton looking for subs from the bottom but Turner mounts him! Norton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turner is looking to stand but Turner has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Norton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Norton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Turner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Norton looks a forlorn figure.
Norton can't escape the position.
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully. Norton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turner cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Turner looking to control but Norton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Norton tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner working Norton over with strikes here. Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Norton is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Norton is looking to get to half guard. Norton wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Good control from Turner. Turner wants to control but Norton is keeping busy. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Norton preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Turner. Norton is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Issac Turner will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Turner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Norton tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turner is in Norton's guard. Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Norton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Norton working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Norton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Norton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Norton's legs - danger averted. Turner trying to control but Norton is working from the bottom. Norton is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Norton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turner has picked Norton up and slammed him! Norton can't keep hold of the triangle and Turner manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Norton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Issac Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Turner wants to stand but Norton is controlling his arm. Norton looks to move to half guard but instead Turner has passed into mount! Damn! Turner trying to control but Norton is having none of it. Norton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner content just to control the position here. Norton tries to improve his position but instead Turner has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Norton is trying to defend against the choke here but Turner has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Turner Tightens the hold and Norton taps out furiously! Turner displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Issac Turner!
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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
77% |
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