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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuan Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dossboss Turkeyslap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turkeyslap has chosen Sandstorm as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tuan Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dossboss Turkeyslap!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkeyslap darts in and clinches Campbell up against the cage.
Turkeyslap is trying to drag Campbell to the mat but Campbell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Campbell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turkeyslap is keeping busy.
Turkeyslap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campbell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turkeyslap can't get the takedown.
Tuan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dossboss Turkeyslap.
Campbell lands an elbow just above Turkeyslap 's eye.
Turkeyslap keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Campbell's efforts to push away.
Campbell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turkeyslap has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Campbell after a bit of a struggle.
Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turkeyslap is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turkeyslap blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Campbell throws an elbow but misses.
Campbell tries to break free but Turkeyslap pushes him back against the cage.
Turkeyslap goes for a takedown in the clinch but Campbell prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkeyslap jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell wants to get up but he can't break Turkeyslap's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turkeyslap trying to control the position.
Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Campbell wanted to stand there but Turkeyslap had control of the position.
Campbell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Turkeyslap takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turkeyslap throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Turkeyslap is in Campbell's guard.
Campbell 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.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turkeyslap's guard.
Campbell stands up from Turkeyslap's guard - Campbell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Turkeyslap with a lazy takedown attempt
and Campbell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Campbell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Turkeyslap looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell throws a nice head kick!
Campbell lands a body shot.
Turkeyslap gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campbell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campbell is defended easily by Turkeyslap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turkeyslap or perhaps it was just good defense by Campbell, which made it look bad.
Turkeyslap fails with a takedown attempt.
Campbell jabs at Turkeyslap's body.
Turkeyslap has a takedown stuffed.
Campbell scores with a head kick. Turkeyslap tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkeyslap misses with a takedown
and Campbell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Campbell forces Turkeyslap back against the cage and clinches.
Turkeyslap jumps guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Campbell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campbell lands an elbow just above Turkeyslap 's eye.
Campbell lands a body shot.
Campbell tries to circle away but Turkeyslap has him pinned against the cage.
Turkeyslap prevents Campbell from breaking the clinch.
Turkeyslap tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Campbell smiles and moves away.
Campbell connects with a high kick.
Campbell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuan Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turkeyslap doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Campbell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Campbell is looking to wear down Turkeyslap with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turkeyslap forces Campbell back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell is pressed up against the cage. Turkeyslap has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campbell down to the mat. Campbell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Campbell scores with a head kick.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkeyslap is just out of range.
Turkeyslap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campbell sprawls well. Campbell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turkeyslap gets slowly back to his feet.
Tuan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dossboss Turkeyslap.
Turkeyslap shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campbell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turkeyslap can do to turn this around?
Turkeyslap looking to control but instead Campbell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Turkeyslap is breathing heavily.
Turkeyslap throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Campbell is not content to let Turkeyslap control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turkeyslap trying to control the pace.
Campbell wants to get back to full guard.
Turkeyslap is looking to stall here but Campbell recovers full guard.
Turkeyslap trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turkeyslap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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.
Turkeyslap content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turkeyslap tries to free his leg and advance position but Campbell is retaining full guard.
Turkeyslap is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Campbell is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Campbell has escaped and now he's on top!
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turkeyslap works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turkeyslap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Campbell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Campbell connects with a body shot that sends Turkeyslap's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Turkeyslap avoids it well and moves away.
Campbell lands a nice hook to Turkeyslap's body. Turkeyslap takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turkeyslap misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Campbell is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dossboss Turkeyslap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkeyslap darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turkeyslap missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turkeyslap lands a nice short elbow.
Turkeyslap missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkeyslap is trying to work for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.
Campbell is trying to maintain the position but Turkeyslap is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkeyslap thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkeyslap is nestled in close to Campbell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turkeyslap not doing much here.
Turkeyslap is looking to advance position but Campbell won't allow it.
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 Tuan Campbell will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
Turkeyslap shoots in looking for a takedown. Campbell tries to sprawl out of it but Turkeyslap keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Campbell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turkeyslap drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turkeyslap wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Turkeyslap loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell controls Turkeyslap momentarily but Turkeyslap frees himself.
Turkeyslap drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Campbell dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Turkeyslap's brow.
Campbell wants to stand but Turkeyslap has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Campbell stands and steps away. Turkeyslap gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Campbell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turkeyslap tries to score a power double leg takedown but Campbell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turkeyslap somewhat.
Tuan Campbell is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkeyslap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Campbell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turkeyslap, pushing him back against the cage.
Campbell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkeyslap jumps guard but Campbell stands there with Turkeyslap around his waist. Turkeyslap gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tuan Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dossboss Turkeyslap.
Campbell is trying to push Turkeyslap away but Turkeyslap has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turkeyslap jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Campbell walks away with a smile on his face. Turkeyslap gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turkeyslap shoots in but no luck this time.
Campbell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Campbell scores with a head kick.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body. Turkeyslap takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkeyslap throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Campbell's waist but Campbell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turkeyslap off to one side.
Campbell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turkeyslap manages to circle out of the way.
Turkeyslap shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Turkeyslap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Campbell throws a head kick that Turkeyslap semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Campbell gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Campbell.
Turkeyslap blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell stops a takedown attempt from Turkeyslap.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Campbell wants to break free but Turkeyslap has control.
Campbell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turkeyslap has him pressed against the cage.
Turkeyslap tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Campbell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turkeyslap is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Campbell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turkeyslap is looking for a takedown.
Tuan Campbell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Campbell.
Turkeyslap has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Campbell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turkeyslap is trying to pull guard but Campbell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Campbell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell breaks from the clinch.
Turkeyslap shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Campbell sprawls well. Campbell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turkeyslap gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turkeyslap dives in for a single leg takedown but Campbell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turkeyslap shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campbell as he jumps to the side.
Campbell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Campbell lands a head kick. Turkeyslap smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Campbell scores with a body shot.
Turkeyslap shoots for a double leg takedown but Campbell sprawls well. He's pushed Turkeyslap's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turkeyslap looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Turkeyslap avoids it well and moves away.
Dossboss Turkeyslap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tuan Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell drives through and clinches with Turkeyslap against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuan Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuan Campbell!
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hype
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