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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Turner has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simpson throws a good cross that connects.
Simpson moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Simpson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is trying to break free.
Turner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turner prevents Simpson from breaking the clinch.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Kevin Turner has been cut.
Turner wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Charlie Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Simpson's shoulder, as Simpson tries to avoid the shot.
Simpson misses with a two punch combination.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
Simpson works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Charlie Simpson has been cut.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Simpson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kevin Turner's cut is getting worse.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Simpson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Simpson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Turner takes a swing at Simpson's ribcage but misses.
Simpson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a body kick that stops Simpson in his tracks momentarily.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turner shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Turner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simpson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Turner isn't so interested in that idea.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Simpson is working an open guard so Turner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a combination that misses
and Turner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simpson really felt that one!
Simpson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Turner misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simpson manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a body punch but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Turner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kevin Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simpson misses with a combination
so Turner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simpson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simpson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simpson, up you get!
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simpson tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
so Turner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Simpson wants to stand up but Turner is controlling him.
Simpson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turner dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner lands some shots froms side control.
Simpson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Turner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throws an elbow but Simpson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Simpson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Turner throws an elbow but Simpson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Turner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Simpson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Simpson tries to escape but Turner is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kevin Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simpson's head.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Simpson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Turner clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
Simpson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson misses with a combination
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Simpson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Simpson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
Simpson moves out of range as Turner strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Simpson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simpson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simpson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson stalks Turner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Turner's face. Turner staggers backwards, shaken.
Simpson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Turner.
Simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Simpson lands with a nice combination. Turner backs away looking to recover.
Simpson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Turner had his way with Charlie Simpson in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Turner waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Simpson.
Simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
A punch combination from Simpson misses.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Simpson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simpson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Simpson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Simpson loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner throws a sloppy head kick and Simpson moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Simpson.
Simpson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simpson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson swinging wilding here.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Simpson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simpson misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Turner.
I think Turner 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Kevin Turner!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Kevin Turner!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Kevin Turner!
Kevin Turner wins by unanimous decision!
Kevin Turner is the new super heavyweight champion!
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