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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gap Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamison is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gap Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jamison tries a low kick but Turner avoids it.
Turner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jamison connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamison misses the shot to the body.
Jamison moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner thinks about countering with a body kick.
No joy there for Jamison, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jamison on his heels. He'll look to pass Jamison's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Jamison's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Turner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jamison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner is working Jamison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jamison being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison 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.
Jamison avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jamison looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner 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.
Jamison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turner wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
Turner prevents Jamison from improving his position.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamison keeps working.
Turner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jamison defending well though.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jamison tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turner lands a nice short elbow.
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
Turner throwing shots but Jamison is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamison is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamison avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamison throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jamison if he has to take too many more of those.
Jamison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jamison moves away.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Jamison there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jamison can do to turn this around?
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to avoid it but Turner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamison to the ground. Jamison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamison moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Jamison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison avoids a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turner - that will leave a mark!
Jamison misses with a hook.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jamison misses with a head kick.
Turner dives in and grabs Jamison's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jamison pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamison lands a slapping body shot.
Jamison connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jamison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jamison tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turner is in Jamison's guard.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamison has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jamison parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jamison to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Turner throws an elbow but Jamison slips to the side and avoids it well.
Jamison struggling a bit here.
Jamison keeps Turner under control for a moment.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Jamison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Turner tries to score with some ground and pound. Jamison controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Jamison defends.
Jamison parries the strikes from Turner easily there. Turner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jamison to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jamison is trying to escape the position but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jamison sneaks back into half guard.
Turner throws a strike but Jamison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Jamison looking to control.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner stands and throws Jamison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Turner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jamison sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Jamison struggling a bit here.
Turner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gap Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jamison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Turner.
Jamison misses with a kick to the body
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jamison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jamison holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jamison has Turner pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Jamison blocks nicely.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turner takes a swing at Jamison's ribcage but misses.
Turner thuds his shin into the meat of Jamison's side.
Turner checks a low kick from Jamison.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Jamison down.
Jamison scores with the left hand. Turner knows he should have avoided that one.
Turner shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamison is trying to defend but Turner finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jamison to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamison is keeping the position for now.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamison controlling the position.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner pushes down on Jamison's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jamison is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner working the head and body with strikes.
Turner is stalling here. Jamison is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jamison has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Turner lands with an elbow strike from the bottom.
Jamison is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison gets to mount! Turner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Turner tries to hold on but Jamison postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gap Turner clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Jamison avoids it well and moves away.
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Jamison's guard.
Jamison keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner postures up.
Turner controlling from the top position.
Turner works over Jamison with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Jamison.
Jamison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jamison throws a shot to the body.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jamison.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab lands there for Jamison.
Jamison jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jamison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jamison.
Jamison scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jamison wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Turner moves forwards but Jamison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jamison throws a chopping leg kick but Turner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turner connects with a body shot that sends Jamison's belly button to the back.
Turner slips under a jab.
Turner lands a body shot.
Turner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jamison defends well and Turner ends up having to push Jamison into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jamison.
Turner is looking to wear down Jamison with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner shoots in but Jamison avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jamison was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jamison is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Jamison misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamison jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Jamison swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jamison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamison wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Jamison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jamison scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jamison jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Carl Jamison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Jamison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jamison fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turner is out of range.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Jamison sprawls well.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jamison.
Turner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jamison quickly recovers to half guard.
Jamison keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Turner with the ground and pound but Jamison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Jamison dominated that fourth 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!
Jamison tries a head kick but it misses.
Jamison scores with a nice head shot.
Jamison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jamison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jamison lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamison is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner trying to control the action but Jamison is working from the bottom.
Gap Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Turner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner is trying to ground and pound but Jamison uses the momentary lack of control by Turner to regain half guard.
Turner misses with a head shot. Jamison uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner postures up in Jamison's guard and throws a big left but Jamison blocks it.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jamison slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carl Jamison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamison ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turner with a nice cross.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
Jamison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jamison slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gap Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Jamison throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Jamison only half commits.
Jamison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jamison throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jamison just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTurner.
Turner moves away from the strike by Jamison.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Jamison.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jamison wants it to stay on the feet.
Jamison tries a quick counter leg kick but Turner is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jamison throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Jamison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Nard Betker scores the fight 48:47
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 48:47
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gap Turner!
The defeated Carl Jamison had this to say: 'Damn one trick pony hit me with his one trick! Beat it! '.
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