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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Mctanned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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244 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Mctanned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mctanned looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turpin wants to get back to full guard.
Mctanned passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turpin!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mctanned cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mctanned throwing strikes but Turpin recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Turpin is looking to control Mctanned's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turpin avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctanned looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mctanned wants to free his trapped foot but Turpin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mctanned sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turpin defending well though.
Mctanned is working for a kimura but Turpin is defending it quite comfortably.
Mctanned missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turpin won't allow Mctanned to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mctanned looks to land a strike but Turpin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turpin keeping moving, preventing Mctanned from controlling successfully.
Turpin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mctanned advances position into side control!
Mctanned looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Turpin is avoiding damage well.
Mctanned postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mctanned working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Turpin regains half guard, as Mctanned was trying to land strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned wants to take a breather but Turpin is having none of it.
Mctanned is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turpin reverses the position - he's now on top in Mctanned's guard.
Mctanned looking for a guillotine here but Turpin defends easily.
Mctanned looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turpin passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mctanned is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mctanned is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mctanned dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A big right from Turpin misses.
Mctanned half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A shot to the body from Turpin misses
and Mctanned counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Turpin won't allow Mctanned to pass to mount.
Mctanned with the ground and pound but Turpin uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mctanned throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turpin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mctanned trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mctanned trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctanned tries to free his leg and advance position but Turpin is retaining full guard.
Mctanned is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turpin can do to turn this around?
Mctanned postures up.
Turpin pulls Mctanned in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turpin throws out the jab.
Mctanned appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mctanned slips a jab from Turpin.
Turpin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turpin throws a series of punches but Mctanned moves out of range.
Mctanned half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turpin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mctanned attempts a counter takedown but Turpin avoids it well and moves away.
Turpin throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Turpin.
Turpin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mctanned half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turpin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mctanned doesn't seem bothered though.
Turpin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Paul Mctanned has been cut.
Turpin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turpin misses with an uppercut. Mctanned saw that one coming.
Turpin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mctanned stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mctanned drops his hands momentarily and Turpin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turpin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mctanned is rocked!
Donk. Turpin catches Mctanned right on the button with a cross.
Oh Mctanned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mctanned blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Mctanned seems to have got his legs back now.
Mctanned fails with a takedown attempt.
Turpin swinging wildly here.
Turpin misses with a looping right.
Turpin missing with a left hand there. Mctanned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turpin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned ducks under a wild hook from Turpin.
Mctanned tries to counter with a takedown but Turpin is quick to defend against it.
Mctanned steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turpin.
Randolph Turpin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mctanned blocks a head kick by Turpin.
Turpin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turpin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mctanned's head backwards.
Turpin slaps away a takedown attempt from Mctanned, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turpin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mctanned tries to counter with a takedown but Turpin is quick to defend against it.
Turpin throws a head kick but Mctanned moves out of range.
Mctanned feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Paul Mctanned overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mctanned trying to control but Turpin is working from the bottom.
Mctanned stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turpin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mctanned accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mctanned wants to pass the guard but Turpin is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turpin misses with an uppercut. Mctanned saw that one coming.
Mctanned drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turpin sprawls and moves away.
Mctanned takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Mctanned's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Turpin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpin lands an overhand right.
Paul Mctanned's cut is getting worse.
Turpin tries to land a body kick
and Mctanned decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turpin's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mctanned's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Turpin keeping moving, preventing Mctanned from controlling successfully.
Mctanned looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mctanned postures up in Turpin's guard and throws a big left but Turpin blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mctanned stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turpin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mctanned postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mctanned throws a big right hand that misses.
Turpin pulls Mctanned in to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turpin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mctanned moves out of range as Turpin strikes.
Turpin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mctanned counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mctanned.
Mctanned wants to control from the top but Turpin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned is looking to work some ground and pound but Turpin has wrist control.
Mctanned distracts Turpin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mctanned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turpin is keeping the position for now.
Turpin is pulling down on Mctanned's head. It's preventing any offense from Mctanned, at least for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mctanned works over Turpin with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mctanned accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mctanned makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mctanned trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mctanned throwing strikes from guard but Turpin blocks nicely.
Mctanned forces his way into half guard.
Mctanned 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.
Turpin has hold of Mctanned's hands but Mctanned slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned is looking to take a break and control but Turpin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mctanned is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mctanned lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mctanned looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mctanned looking to control but Turpin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turpin tries to lock up and control but Mctanned gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Mctanned clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Mctanned's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turpin lands a head shot.
Mctanned seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turpin throws a shot from downtown. Mctanned moves away and avoids it.
Turpin stuns Mctanned with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turpin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mctanned shoots for a takedown but Turpin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turpin raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turpin misses with a head kick.
Mctanned attempts a counter takedown but Turpin avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin looks to throw the jab but Mctanned is out of range.
Mctanned feinted with a counter takedown.
Mctanned moves out of range of the strikes.
Mctanned changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Turpin misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turpin throws a head kick that misses.
Mctanned attempts a counter takedown but Turpin avoids it well and moves away.
Mctanned has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A punch combination from Turpin misses.
Turpin misses with a combination
and Mctanned counters with a single leg into guard. Turpin didn't expect that.
Turpin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mctanned postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mctanned throws a big elbow that misses.
Mctanned throwing strikes from guard but Turpin blocks nicely.
Turpin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned advances position into side control!
Mctanned throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Turpin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mctanned throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mctanned tries to move into full mount but can't pass Turpin's legs.
Turpin is trying to get back to half guard.
Mctanned wants to control but Turpin is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned is working Turpin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mctanned wants to control but Turpin is keeping him busy.
Mctanned working the ground and pound from side control.
Turpin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mctanned scoring with punches from side control.
Turpin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mctanned wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mctanned in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin defending against the ground and pound.
Mctanned sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turpin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turpin parries the strikes from Mctanned easily there. Mctanned is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Turpin to escape.
Mctanned working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mctanned misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mctanned is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turpin has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mctanned tries for a kimura but Turpin is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Paul Mctanned will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Mctanned's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Turpin looks to land a left hand but Mctanned moved out of range nicely.
Turpin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turpin lands a jab to Mctanned's midsection.
Mctanned takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turpin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turpin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mctanned counters with a single leg into guard. Turpin didn't expect that.
Mctanned stands up over Turpin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mctanned is fighting to break Turpin's control of his arms but Turpin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpin working a defensive guard but Mctanned passes into half guard.
Turpin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mctanned.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mctanned is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mctanned thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turpin's head.
Mctanned wants to control but Turpin is keeping him busy.
Mctanned throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turpin to regain full guard.
Mctanned loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mctanned wants to control from the top but Turpin keeps moving.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turpin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mctanned ducks right into an uppercut from Turpin.
Turpin throws a sloppy body shot
and Mctanned counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mctanned not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mctanned wants to free his trapped foot but Turpin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mctanned is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mctanned wants to pass to mount but Turpin is defending the position.
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. Mctanned connects with a nice short shot to Turpin's temple.
Turpin wants to get back to full guard.
Paul Mctanned is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mctanned looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mctanned takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Randolph Turpin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turpin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Paul Mctanned's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice sprawl there from Turpin as Mctanned shoots in.
Mctanned staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Mctanned showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mctanned has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Mctanned!
Paul Mctanned is the new heavyweight champion!
Paul Mctanned seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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hype
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