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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfe Turnner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Malone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfe Turnner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Malone!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Malone does no damage.
Malone fails to land with a series of punches.
Malone misses with a few strikes there.
Malone has closed the distance and engaged Turnner in a clinch.
Turnner manages to break the clinch.
Turnner stuffs the takedown attempt from Malone. Malone gets slowly back to his feet.
Malone misses with a combination
and Turnner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Malone won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turnner tries for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Turnner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Malone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turnner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnner in side control, throwing shots but Malone defends.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnner advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turnner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turnner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Turnner looking to ground and pound but Malone is blocking nicely.
Turnner goes for an armbar but Malone turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Malone.
Turnner could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Malone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Turnner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone wanted to stand there but Turnner had control of the position.
Malone is stalling in the full guard.
Malone throws a strike but Turnner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Turnner from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turnner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Malone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turnner has Malone in his guard.
Malone wants to stand but Turnner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Malone wants to pass the guard but Turnner is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnner has a closed guard, preventing Malone from standing up.
Turnner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malone.
Turnner wants to sweep here but Malone controlling him for the moment.
Turnner is looking to stand up but Malone isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malone looking to sit in guard and control but Turnner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turnner controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfe Turnner dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turnner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turnner goes for a double leg but Malone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Malone continues to drive forward.
Turnner misses with some punches.
Turnner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turnner throws a right hand that Malone ducks under and follows up with a left that Malone also avoids with ease.
Malone connects with the punch.
Malone tries a head kick but it misses.
Turnner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malone looks to land a combination but Turnner avoids it well.
Turnner drives through with a takedown into Malone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malone wants to get back to his feet but Turnner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turnner content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnner lands a couple of digs.
Turnner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malone is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malone has escaped and now he's on top!
Malone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Malone won't allow Turnner to sweep him here.
Turnner wants to stand and escape but Malone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malone is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Malone wants to stand and escape but instead Turnner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turnner tries to free his leg and advance position but Malone is retaining full guard.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turnner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone working for a triangle but Turnner defends it easily.
Malone is breathing heavily.
Turnner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turnner stands and steps away. Malone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice body punch from Malone.
Malone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turnner avoids it really well and circles away.
Turnner closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnner breaks the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Turnner.
Turnner throws an elbow but Malone slips to the side and avoids it well.
Turnner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malone is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turnner lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnner trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfe Turnner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Turnner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Malone is trying to defend but Turnner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turnner trying to work for an americana but Malone has managed to regain full guard.
Turnner trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Turnner throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Turnner trying to move into half guard but instead Malone has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone stops Turnner from standing up.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turnner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turnner dives on top into guard.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Turnner from controlling successfully.
Turnner is really struggling to control Malone but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Turnner passes Malone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turnner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turnner is looking for a kimura but Malone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turnner to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone is refusing to be controlled, as Turnner sits in half guard.
Turnner wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malone is trying to get back to full guard.
Turnner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turnner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnner wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
Alfe Turnner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turnner is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Turnner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Malone sees it coming and defends easily.
Jonny Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alfe Turnner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Malone is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alfe Turnner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turnner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfe Turnner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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