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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rene Turgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Shumate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Shumate has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rene Turgeon's chin.
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rene Turgeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Shumate!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shumate darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shumate has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turgeon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Turgeon instigates a clinch.
Shumate swings wildly with an uppercut but Turgeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shumate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turgeon backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shumate.
Shumate stalling in the clinch but Turgeon improves position.
Shumate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turgeon manages to pull guard.
Turgeon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shumate defends well.
Turgeon controls Shumate momentarily but Shumate frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shumate slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shumate won't allow Turgeon to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turgeon working for a triangle but Shumate defends it easily.
Turgeon wants to sweep but no luck.
Shumate works over Turgeon with some ground and pound from guard.
Shumate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turgeon is keeping the position for now.
Turgeon has his foot on Shumate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shumate works his way back into a safe position though.
Turgeon wants to sweep here but Shumate controlling him for the moment.
Turgeon working for a triangle but Shumate defends it easily.
Shumate must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shumate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turgeon controlling the position.
Shumate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shumate trying to control but Turgeon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turgeon is pulling down on Shumate's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumate wants to control from the top but Turgeon keeps moving.
Turgeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turgeon is looking for a triangle but Shumate pushes his legs off easily.
Turgeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turgeon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shumate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shumate really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turgeon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turgeon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shumate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shumate would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon trying to keep a closed guard but Shumate is proving a slippery customer.
Turgeon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shumate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shumate wants to control from the top but Turgeon keeps moving.
Turgeon working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shumate trying to control but Turgeon is working from the bottom.
Shumate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rene Turgeon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Shumate misses with the combination.
Turgeon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shumate is out of range.
Shumate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turgeon.
Shumate misses the shot to the body.
Turgeon is looking to score with low kicks.
Shumate misses with the combination.
Shumate sizes up Turgeon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shumate misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Shumate misses.
Shumate blocks the body kick.
Shumate throws the left hand but Turgeon avoids the punch easily.
Shumate stuffs the takedown attempt from Turgeon. Turgeon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumate cracks Turgeon with an open hand slap.
Turgeon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turgeon lands in his opponent's guard.
Turgeon pushing down on Shumate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turgeon is trying to control. Shumate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turgeon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turgeon is trying to control. Shumate wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shumate sees it coming and defends easily.
Turgeon is trying to work for a kimura but Shumate is defending well.
Turgeon is trying to work for a kimura but Shumate is defending well.
Turgeon is keen to just control but Shumate is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shumate gets back to full guard.
Shumate keeping moving, preventing Turgeon from controlling successfully.
Turgeon wants to pass the guard but Shumate is keeping the position.
Turgeon trying to control the position from guard on top but Shumate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turgeon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shumate is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shumate has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turgeon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Shumate is defending well. Turgeon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Shumate has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Turgeon celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rene Turgeon!
Our winner, Rene Turgeon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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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