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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toppe Turkulainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turkulainen comes to the cage accompanied by Noel Sanger - One more time (solarity remix). Toppe Turkulainen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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225 lbs
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235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toppe Turkulainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overeem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turkulainen shoots in for a double leg but Overeem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Turkulainen.
Turkulainen clinches.
Turkulainen takes an elbow to the temple.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem wants a takedown but no success here.
Turkulainen tries for a takedown but Overeem manages to get underhooks.
Turkulainen decides to pull guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turkulainen working for a triangle but Overeem defends it easily.
Overeem looking to sit in guard and control but Turkulainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Overeem looking for a sweep. Not yet Overeem, not yet.
Overeem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turkulainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turkulainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turkulainen trying to control but Overeem is working from the bottom.
Overeem has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turkulainen has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Turkulainen shoots in for a takedown but Overeem shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toppe Turkulainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem misses with a series of wild punches.
Turkulainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turkulainen throws a head kick that misses.
Turkulainen tries to clinch but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turkulainen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turkulainen as he avoids it easily.
Turkulainen looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turkulainen enables Overeem to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turkulainen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Turkulainen trying to keep a closed guard but Overeem is proving a slippery customer.
Turkulainen wants to sweep here but Overeem controlling him for the moment.
Overeem wants to control from the top but Turkulainen keeps moving.
Turkulainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turkulainen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turkulainen slips under a jab from Overeem.
Turkulainen tries to clinch up
and Overeem counters with a big head kick but Turkulainen shrugs it off.
Overeem looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turkulainen tries to clinch but Overeem moves away
and Overeem counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turkulainen gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turkulainen is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toppe Turkulainen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alistair Overeem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turkulainen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Overeem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Overeem tries to clinch but Turkulainen moves away
and Turkulainen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crunch! Overeem slams his shin into Turkulainen's torso.
Overeem looks for a takedown but Turkulainen sprawls well.
Turkulainen dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Turkulainen's head and hops out.
Overeem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Overeem with that takedown attempt.
Overeem throws a head kick but Turkulainen moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem rushes Turkulainen and presses him up against the cage.
Overeem wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turkulainen has him pressed against the cage.
Turkulainen looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turkulainen.
Overeem is breathing heavily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Overeem lands an elbow just above Turkulainen 's eye.
It looks like Toppe Turkulainen has been cut.
Overeem tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turkulainen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Toppe Turkulainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem tries a body shot but Turkulainen blocks it.
Overeem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turkulainen smiles and moves away.
Overeem darts in trying to clinch
and Turkulainen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkulainen advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen trying to control the action but Overeem is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkulainen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turkulainen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Toppe Turkulainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turkulainen landing punches.
Overeem is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Turkulainen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turkulainen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Overeem is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Overeem tries to lock up and control but Turkulainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turkulainen looking to isolate an arm here. Overeem doesn't see it coming and as Turkulainen extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Turkulainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toppe Turkulainen!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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