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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by Method Man, Redman - Da Rockwilder. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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289 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Power!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power missing with a left hand there. Turpin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Power fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
We've been informed that Turpin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Power fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turpin.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Power slips a straight right by Turpin.
Power throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turpin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turpin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Power finds it's way round the side to connect with Turpin's head.
Power is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turpin.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Power.
Power looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Power thows a leg kick but Turpin checks it
and Turpin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Max Power has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Power attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turpin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Power connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turpin scrambles back to his feet.
Power thuds his shin into the meat of Turpin's side.
Power misses the jab.
Turpin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Power manages to avoid it.
Power misses with a leg kick.
Turpin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Power at a distance.
Power looks to land a body kick but Turpin moved away.
Turpin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turpin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turpin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power misses with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Power. Turpin shrugs it off though.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turpin connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turpin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Power - the referee stops the clock and Turpin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Power. Turpin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Power is looking to slow Turpin down with leg kicks.
Turpin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Power throws a leg kick but Turpin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power avoids the head kick by Turpin.
Turpin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turpin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Turpin misses.
Power misses with a body kick.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Turpin off balance momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Power blocks the low kick.
Turpin throws a low kick but Power avoids it.
Turpin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turpin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Turpin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Power lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power cracks Turpin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power wants to land a leg kick but Turpin is out of range.
Turpin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turpin blocks a leg kick.
Turpin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Turpin ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Power chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Power lands a nice shot that snaps Turpin's head back.
Turpin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Turpin tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power misses with a combination
and Turpin counters with an inside leg kick.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power scores with a punch to the head.
Power paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Power throws a leg kick but Turpin moved away.
Turpin misses with a hook
and Power counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Power.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin checks the leg kick.
Turpin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power misses with a double jab.
Turpin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power throws out a loose jab but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpin swings for the body but Power moves out of range.
Turpin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Turpin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Turpin loads up on a big right hand but Power slips the punch.
Power throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Power misses.
Turpin throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
Turpin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Power.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Turpin off balance momentarily.
Power fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turpin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Power lands an overhand right.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Power tries to score with a low kick but Turpin moves his leg out of the way.
Turpin cracks Power with a good jab.
Turpin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turpin thows a body shot but no joy.
Power punishes Turpin's body with a nice straight punch.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpin. That did some damage!
Power connects with the punch.
Power connects with a jab.
Power fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpin checks it well.
Power lands with an overhand left.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power with a nice cross.
Turpin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turpin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Power has got the better of the exchanges.
Power is looking to chop away at Turpin's legs.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Power as he connects with a hook.
Power checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
Power connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpin moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Turpin blocks the low kick.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turpin checks the leg kick.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turpin can do to turn this around?
Turpin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Max Power is winning the standup battle so far.
Turpin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turpin counters with a nice leg kick.
Turpin drives through and clinches with Power against the cage.
Power gets through Turpin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turpin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Turpin tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Power.
Turpin is breathing heavily.
Turpin blocking some punches.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turpin backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turpin prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Turpin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
That's time! Power's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turpin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Turpin is predictable there
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Turpin.
Power lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Power looks for the body kick but Turpin saw that one coming.
Power throws a low kick but Turpin avoids it.
Power checks a leg kick.
Power avoids the head kick by Turpin.
Power with a jab.
Turpin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpin's calf.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpin. That did some damage!
Power connects with a leg kick. Turpin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turpin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turpin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Turpin.
Turpin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turpin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Power thuds a left hand into Turpin's body.
Power works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpin. That did some damage!
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turpin's hands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Power. Power obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Power buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turpin throws out the jab.
Power cracks the inside of Turpin's front leg.
Power getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turpin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Power looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Power fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Power feints and then cracks Turpin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turpin down.
Power cracks the inside of Turpin's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turpin on the side of the head.
Power thumps Turpin with a low kick.
Power works over Turpin's head and body with a nice combination.
Turpin misses with a wild combination.
Turpin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A lazy left from Power finds it's target.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Turpin is predictable there
and Power counters with a nice uppercut.
Turpin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Power can pounce on him.
Good leg kick by Power there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turpin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turpin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Power - that will leave a mark!
Power works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turpin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Power moves into range and connects with a jab.
Power misses with a few strikes there.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power throws a head kick that Turpin semi-blocks.
Power throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turpin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turpin defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power misses with a low kick.
Turpin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Power.
Power throws out a powerful jab.
Power lands with a nice combination. Turpin backs away looking to recover.
Turpin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Power.
Turpin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Power.
Turpin slips under a jab.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turpin finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
A head kick by Turpin misses
and Power counters with an outside leg kick.
Turpin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turpin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turpin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Power lands with a slapping head kick.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turpin's sensitive parts.
Turpin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power throws the kick towards the body but Turpin avoids it.
Power tried to score with a low kick but Turpin checks it.
Power lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turpin blocks a jab.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Power.
Turpin misses with a kick to the body.
Power scoring well with a low kick there.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power misses with a leg kick
and Turpin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Turpin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turpin tries a knee to the head but Power blocks it.
Power stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from Turpin - that landed with a thud.
Turpin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Turpin stalling.
Turpin is working Power over against the cage.
Turpin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turpin throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Power manages to break the clinch.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turpin tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Power blocks the leg kick.
Turpin takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
Power throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turpin.
Power turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turpin on the side of the head.
Power scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Power misses with a kick to the body.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turpin.
A good leg kick by Power.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpin tries to work over Power's front leg with a kick but Power checks it.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turpin moves away.
Power scores with a leg kick.
Power misses with a looping right.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turpin's sensitive parts.
Power thuds his shin into the meat of Turpin's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin lands with a kick to the temple. Power shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Power feints and then cracks Turpin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turpin down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power avoids the head kick by Turpin.
Turpin tries to move into range but Power moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Power throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power had his way with Randolph Turpin in that round.
The cut man is working on Max Power's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Power.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Power. Turpin shrugs it off though.
Power walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turpin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good work by Power as he checks the leg kick.
Turpin throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Power throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice uppercut there from Power.
Power lands a leg kick that knocks Turpin off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turpin scores with a nice head shot.
Power misses with a low kick as Turpin jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Power tenderised Turpin's leg. Turpin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turpin blocks a leg kick.
Power throws a push kick but Turpin slaps the foot to one side.
Turpin looks to land a body kick but Power moved away.
A clash of legs there as Turpin blocks the low kick.
Turpin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Power throws a chopping leg kick but Turpin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Power dips to his left and cracks Turpin with an uppercut!
Power throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turpin's head.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turpin misses the shot to the body.
Randolph Turpin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a leg kick
and Turpin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Power thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turpin back to the cage. Power follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turpin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A head kick misses from Turpin.
Turpin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Power counters with an inside leg kick.
Turpin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Turpin moves forwards but Power connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Power connects with a leg kick. Turpin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Turpin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Power does it's job there.
Power lands with a shot to the body.
Power lands with a right hand.
Turpin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turpin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turpin. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Power.
Turpin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Power manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turpin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Power misses with a body kick.
Turpin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turpin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turpin tries a low kick but Power avoids it.
Turpin throws a low kick but Power moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Power.
Power moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turpin walks into a jab.
Power cracks Turpin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpin's calf.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Power scores with a jab to the head.
Turpin avoids the body shot from Power.
Max Power is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Power, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!
Max Power retains his super heavyweight title!
Max Power seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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