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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turbitt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Schism. The key to victory for Nils Englund has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Englund.
Englund misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Englund moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nils Englund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turbitt walks forward, straight into a front kick from Englund.
Englund does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch combination from Englund misses.
Englund misses with an uppercut.
Englund stuffs the takedown attempt from Turbitt. Turbitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Englund tries to clinch but Turbitt is having none of it.
Turbitt staying out of range there.
Englund throws a leg kick but Turbitt moved away.
Turbitt blocks a head kick by Englund.
Englund works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Englund - that will leave a mark!
Englund throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turbitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Englund sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turbitt somewhat.
Turbitt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Englund catches Turbitt right on the button with a cross.
Englund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Englund throws a one two combo.
Englund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick lands from Englund.
Englund throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turbitt's head.
Good leg kick by Englund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Englund throws a right hand that Turbitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Turbitt also avoids with ease.
Turbitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Englund throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turbitt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Englund misses with a few strikes there.
Turbitt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Englund's waist but Englund gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turbitt off to one side.
Nils Englund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Turbitt.
Englund thuds a left hand into Turbitt's body.
Turbitt looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Englund finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turbitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Englund throws a head kick that Turbitt semi-blocks.
Englund throws a sloppy head kick and Turbitt moves out of range easily.
Englund misses with a head kick.
Englund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Englund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nils Englund is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Englund misses with a few strikes there.
Englund throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Englund throws a head kick but Turbitt moves out of range.
Englund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Englund plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Englund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turbitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turbitt avoids the head kick by Englund.
Englund misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Englund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turbitt has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turbitt blocks a head kick by Englund.
A solid body kick from Englund.
Englund lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turbitt's sensitive parts.
Englund throws a series of strikes that have Turbitt backpedaling.
Turbitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Englund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turbitt takes a step back to recover.
Englund scores with a jab. Turbitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Englund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turbitt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Englund looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Englund punishes Turbitt's body with a nice straight punch.
Englund is looking to slow Turbitt down with leg kicks.
Englund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turbitt is trying desperately to land a takedown but Englund is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Turbitt.
Englund lands a nice hook to Turbitt's body. Turbitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Englund scores with a jab. Turbitt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Englund tries to clinch up.
Englund throws a head kick but Turbitt moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Englund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Englund digs a good hook to Turbitt's body.
Englund dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Englund feints and then cracks Turbitt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turbitt down.
Englund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Englund tries to land a front kick but Turbitt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Englund dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Englund scores with a kick to the body.
Englund thumps Turbitt with a low kick.
Englund lands with a nice body punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Englund.
Englund cracks a nice hook into Turbitt's ribs.
Englund misses with a double jab.
Nils Englund is winning the standup battle so far.
Englund rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turbitt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for Englund.
Englund turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nils Englund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Englund is looking to clinch.
Englund lands with a nice body punch.
Englund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turbitt is breathing heavily.
Englund lands a nice hook to Turbitt's body. Turbitt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Englund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Englund keeps Turbitt at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund throws out a powerful jab.
Englund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turbitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab from Englund.
A jab lands there for Englund.
Englund lands with a shot to the body.
Turbitt avoids the head kick by Englund.
Turbitt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Englund with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Englund buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Englund - that will leave a mark!
Englund with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Englund throws a combination. Turbitt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Englund scores with a decent looking hook.
Englund keeps Turbitt at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Englund lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Englund throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Englund lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Englund is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turbitt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Englund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turbitt can do to turn this around?
Englund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Englund moves into the clinch.
Englund breaks the clinch.
Englund throws a head kick that Turbitt semi-blocks.
Turbitt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Englund.
Turbitt dives in and grabs Englund's left leg, looking for a takedown. Englund pushes down on Turbitt's head and hops out.
Englund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Englund scores with a kick to the body.
Turbitt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Englund scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund misses with a wild body shot.
Englund scores with a kick to the midsection.
Englund throws a head kick that misses.
Englund throws a head kick but Turbitt moves out of range.
Englund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good leg kick by Englund there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Englund connects with a looping right hand.
Turbitt moves forwards but Englund connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Englund lands a head kick. Turbitt smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Englund scores with a leg kick.
Englund lands a head kick!
Turbitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Englund is fending him off so far but Turbitt persists. Nope, Englund circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt keeps the fight on the outside.
Englund scores with a spinning back kick!
Turbitt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Englund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Englund.
Englund lands a head kick!
Turbitt slips a jab and a cross from Englund.
Turbitt walks into a left hand.
Englund lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Englund.
Turbitt on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Englund scores with a hook to the body. Turbitt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turbitt avoids the body shot from Englund.
A combination from Englund does no damage.
Englund lands with a kick to the temple. Turbitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Englund scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Englund dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Englund throws a series of punches but Turbitt moves out of range.
Englund lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turbitt takes a step back to recover.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Englund throws a head kick that half lands.
Turbitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Englund.
Turbitt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Englund.
A head kick misses from Englund.
Englund throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Englund throws a series of punches but Turbitt moves out of range.
Englund avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Englund scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Englund lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turbitt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Englund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Englund has his feet on Turbitt's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Englund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Englund misses with a low kick.
Turbitt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turbitt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turbitt avoids the head kick by Englund.
Englund throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turbitt ducks under a wild hook from Englund.
Englund lands a jab to the nose.
Turbitt shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Turbitt was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Englund is trying desperately to improve position.
Englund is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Turbitt is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Englund can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Turbitt scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Englund manages to control the position for a moment.
Turbitt lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turbitt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Englund is surviving well by controlling Turbitt's body position as best he can.
Turbitt swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Englund is now in Turbitt's guard. A big mistake from Turbitt there, giving up the dominant position!
Nils Englund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt seems keen to control Englund's posture.
Englund scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Englund sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turbitt wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Englund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Englund passes into half guard.
Englund is taking a breather. Turbitt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Englund tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Turbitt.
Englund looks to land a strike but Turbitt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Englund trying to stand up but can't free himself from Turbitt's guard.
Englund thows a big elbow that misses.
Turbitt has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Englund doesn't defend quickly enough and Turbitt has managed to lock this one up! Can Englund escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Turbitt on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Samuel Turbitt!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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