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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joel Turgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holt comes to the cage accompanied by Brooklyn Nine-Nine Theme Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raymond Holt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joel Turgeon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turgeon moves in looking to clinch but Holt pushes him off.
Holt scores with a nice right hand.
Turgeon cracks a nice hook into Holt's ribs.
Turgeon keeps the fight on the outside.
Turgeon walks into a stiff left hand from Holt.
Turgeon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turgeon slips a straight right by Holt.
Holt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turgeon.
Turgeon's corner calls for a 1-2. Turgeon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turgeon drops his hands momentarily and Holt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turgeon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holt counters with a left to the body.
Holt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turgeon throws a sloppy head kick and Holt moves out of range easily.
Holt instigates a clinch.
Turgeon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holt is looking to break free of the clinch but Turgeon has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt tries to break free but Turgeon pushes him back against the cage.
Turgeon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Holt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Holt is trying to force a seperation but Turgeon has the dominant position.
Turgeon is trying to pull guard but Holt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turgeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turgeon, pushing him back against the cage.
Turgeon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Turgeon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Holt wants to get back to striking at distance but Turgeon won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Holt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turgeon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Holt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turgeon misses with a head kick.
Turgeon blocks a leg kick.
Holt blocks the body kick.
Turgeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Turgeon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turgeon.
Turgeon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holt is able to avoid easily.
Turgeon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turgeon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Holt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holt's calf.
Turgeon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holt.
Holt throws a wild body kick that Turgeon sees coming a mile off.
Turgeon scoring well with a low kick there.
Holt's corner calls for a 1-2. Holt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Holt wants to slow Turgeon down by chopping away at his legs.
Turgeon moves out of range of the body kick from Holt.
Turgeon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turgeon can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Turgeon!
Turgeon throws a push kick but Holt slaps the foot to one side.
Turgeon lands a head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Holt does no damage.
Turgeon lets loose with a powerful body kick. Holt will feel that in the morning.
Holt misses the shot to the body.
Turgeon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon moves forwards but Holt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Holt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holt trying to control the position but Turgeon is working away.
Sloppy strikes there by Holt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turgeon down.
Holt stands up.
A punch combination from Holt misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turgeon doesn't seem bothered though.
Holt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Holt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turgeon momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Holt dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holt blocks a leg kick.
Holt cracks Turgeon with an open hand slap.
Holt throws a series of punches but Turgeon moves out of range.
Holt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turgeon.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turgeon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turgeon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holt cracks Turgeon with a nice body shot.
Holt is trying to drag Turgeon to the mat but Turgeon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turgeon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turgeon has him pressed against the cage.
Holt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Holt decides to stand up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A head kick misses from Turgeon.
Turgeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holt manages to avoid it.
Holt throws a head kick that misses
and Turgeon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turgeon wants to clinch up but Holt keeps it at a distance.
Holt throws a head kick that misses
and Turgeon counters with a head kick.
Turgeon wants to clinch up but Holt keeps it at a distance.
Holt misses with a double jab.
Holt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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!
Holt lands a jab to the head.
Raymond Holt is winning the standup battle so far.
Turgeon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turgeon.
Holt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turgeon pinned against the cage. Turgeon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turgeon shoots for a takedown but Holt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turgeon throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turgeon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turgeon tries to clinch up.
Turgeon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Holt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Holt!
Holt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turgeon shoots in but no luck this time.
Holt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turgeon is breathing heavily.
Turgeon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turgeon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holt swivels and escapes.
Raymond Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joel Turgeon.
Holt closes the distance and clinches up with Turgeon, looking for a takedown. Holt pushes Turgeon against the cage but Turgeon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turgeon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holt thuds his right hand into Turgeon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Holt lands a glancing blow to the side of Turgeon's head.
Sloppy strikes from Turgeon. Those never looked like landing.
Turgeon throws a lazy head kick
and Holt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turgeon, pushing him back against the cage.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holt is defending well for now.
Holt is trying to break the clinch but Turgeon is controlling him.
Holt tries a knee to the head but Turgeon blocks it.
Holt blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon letting Holt take a breather here.
Holt is trying to break free.
Holt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Holt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turgeon has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holt gets control of Turgeon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Holt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Turgeon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Holt dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Holt looks to land a combination but Turgeon avoids it well.
Holt punishes Turgeon's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Turgeon tenderised Holt's leg. Holt is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turgeon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turgeon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turgeon keeps the fight on the outside.
Holt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turgeon's waist but Turgeon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holt off to one side.
Turgeon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turgeon misses with a head kick.
Holt takes one on the button.
Holt misses with a few strikes there.
Turgeon tries a head kick but it misses.
Holt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holt can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon is pressed up against the cage. Holt has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turgeon down to the mat. Turgeon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turgeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turgeon misses with a head kick.
Turgeon tries to keep at a distance but Holt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Holt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turgeon.
Turgeon connects with a leg kick. Holt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turgeon misses with a wild body shot.
Turgeon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turgeon misses with a head kick.
Holt connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Holt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon misses with a few strikes there.
Turgeon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Holt.
Holt lands with an uppercut that bounces Turgeon off the cage and back into range.
Holt looks to land a combination but Turgeon avoids it well.
Turgeon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turgeon misses with a head kick.
Turgeon scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turgeon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holt moves away.
Turgeon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holt lands a jab.
Holt throws a sloppy head kick and Turgeon moves out of range easily.
Raymond Holt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turgeon tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turgeon dodges the punch combination from Holt.
Holt just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Holt.
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turgeon.
Turgeon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Turgeon misses.
Turgeon swats away the attempt to clinch by Holt.
Turgeon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holt rather than just go for the knockout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turgeon.
Turgeon throws a head kick but Holt moves out of range.
Holt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holt moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turgeon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Holt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turgeon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Joel Turgeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turgeon slowing the pace effectively.
Turgeon managing to block the knees to the body from Holt.
Turgeon stalling the fight.
Holt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turgeon keeps control of Holt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holt gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turgeon regains guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Holt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Holt!
An intense looking Raymond Holt took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I have great confidence in my stand up and I know few guys can hang with me in this division when i implement my game plan. I'm just going to do my best to reach the top and become champion one day.'.
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energy
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