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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Pryce (ranked 1393 p4p, 172 weight class) and Billy Turturro (ranked 1857 p4p, 227 weight class). Turturro has chosen Mambo Italiano by Dean Martin as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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193 cm
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joshua Pryce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turturro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pryce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro has a takedown stuffed.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Pryce gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Pryce attempts a counter takedown but Turturro avoids it well and moves away.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pryce tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pryce to the ground. Pryce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turturro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Turturro takes a little break here. Pryce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turturro is trying to get an arm triangle but Pryce is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pryce is letting Turturro control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pryce might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turturro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Turturro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pryce keeps working.
Turturro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pryce knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pryce is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turturro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Pryce defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro wants to work for an arm triangle but Pryce is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turturro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pryce defends it well.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pryce is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Pryce is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pryce is just riding it out for now. Turturro eventually gives up the hold.
Pryce is looking to control Turturro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pryce avoid being mounted?
Turturro wants to free his trapped foot but Pryce is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Turturro is working for a submission of some sort.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pryce is defending against the submission attempts here by Turturro.
Pryce wants to control but Turturro is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turturro trying to mount his opponent but Pryce defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Turturro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turturro shoots in and drives through. Pryce sprawls well.
Billy Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turturro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pryce tries to avoid it but Turturro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pryce to the ground. Pryce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pryce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turturro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pryce leaves Turturro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joshua Pryce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Turturro.
Turturro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pryce avoids it really well and circles away.
Pryce appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turturro dives in and grabs Pryce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pryce pushes down on Turturro's head and hops out.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro darts in looking for a takedown but Pryce gets double underhooks and turns Turturro into the cage.
Turturro shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turturro is breathing heavily.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pryce sees it coming and defends easily.
Pryce on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pryce tries to get out of the position.
Turturro tries to pass to full mount but Pryce defends it.
Turturro is looking for a kimura here.
Pryce trying to control here.
Turturro controlling the pace.
That's two 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.
Turturro is keen to just control but Pryce is a slippery customer.
Pryce is looking to improve his position.
Turturro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turturro has hold of Pryce's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pryce manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turturro looking for a guillotine from mount but Pryce is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro has control of Pryce's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pryce regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turturro goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pryce turns into him and now he's in Turturro's guard.
Pryce landing some decent shots from guard.
Pryce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turturro is keeping the position for now.
Pryce trying to control the position from guard on top but Turturro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turturro pushes a forearm under Pryce's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pryce is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Turturro!
Our winner, Billy Turturro, 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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RATING
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