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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Turgeon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Conway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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186 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Turgeon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Conway!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turgeon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Conway shoots in for a double leg but Turgeon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turgeon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conway tries to clinch up but Turgeon circles away and keeps his distance.
Conway shoots in for a double leg but Turgeon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conway tries to keep at a distance but Turgeon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Conway decides to pull guard.
Conway is pulling down on Turgeon's head. It's preventing any offense from Turgeon, at least for the moment.
Turgeon trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turgeon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon stopping the sweep attempt from Conway.
Turgeon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Conway throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Conway is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turgeon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Daniel Turgeon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conway throws a right hand that Turgeon ducks under and follows up with a left that Turgeon also avoids with ease.
Turgeon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turgeon tries to pull guard but Conway forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Conway is trying to break free.
Conway is trying to push Turgeon away but Turgeon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turgeon.
Turgeon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Conway is defending well for now.
Turgeon tries to score a body lock takedown but Conway shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Turgeon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turgeon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Turgeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turgeon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turgeon tries to land knees in the clinch but Conway avoids the damage to the body.
Conway ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Conway no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Conway is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turgeon is aware though and is defending well.
Conway looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conway's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turgeon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turgeon tries to free his leg and advance position but Conway is retaining full guard.
Turgeon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turgeon has managed to get both his arms back between Conway's legs - danger averted.
Turgeon wants to get up but he can't break Conway's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Turgeon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turgeon trying to control but Conway is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turgeon tries to clinch up but Conway circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conway swats away the attempt to clinch by Turgeon.
Turgeon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Turgeon is looking to clinch.
Turgeon looks to clinch
and Conway counters by clinching up.
Turgeon gets underhooks to prevent Conway's takedown attempt.
Conway decides to pull guard.
Conway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Conway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turgeon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turgeon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turgeon is looking to work some ground and pound but Conway has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy Conway will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turgeon darts in trying to clinch
and Conway counters with a left and a right that stings Turgeon.
Conway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Turgeon.
Conway tries to bum rush Turgeon with a series of wild strikes but Turgeon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turgeon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Conway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turgeon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turgeon circles away.
Conway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conway changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turgeon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Conway wants to control but Turgeon is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turgeon is trying to buck Conway off.
Turgeon is trying to improve his position.
Conway content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
A control attempt from Turgeon but he's now mounted!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conway wants to control the pace but Turgeon is squirming around nicely.
Conway goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Turgeon is on top in guard.
Turgeon won't allow Conway to sweep him here.
Conway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turgeon's guard.
Conway trying to control the position from guard on top but Turgeon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Turgeon goes for a double leg but Conway avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conway continues to drive forward.
Stalling in the clinch from Turgeon.
Turgeon tries a body shot but Conway blocks it.
Conway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turgeon walks away with a smile on his face. Conway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Conway wants to clinch.
Turgeon stuffs the takedown.
Daniel Turgeon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Conway.
Conway fails to land the takedown.
Turgeon stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway shoots in looking for a takedown. Turgeon tries to sprawl out of it but Conway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turgeon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turgeon gets a clinch.
Conway is trying to stall.
Turgeon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Conway up against the cage.
Turgeon blocking some punches.
Conway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turgeon to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turgeon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Conway's defenses.
It looks like Jimmy Conway has been cut.
Turgeon tries to pull guard but Conway won't allow it.
Turgeon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Conway blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Conway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Conway's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turgeon rushes Conway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turgeon jumps guard but Conway stands there with Turgeon around his waist. Turgeon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Conway letting Turgeon take a breather here.
Conway gets control of Turgeon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Conway will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Conway is trying to keep Turgeon in close.
Turgeon 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.
Turgeon preventing the sweep.
Conway is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Conway can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turgeon throws a strike but Conway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turgeon wants to control but Conway passes easily into half guard.
Conway wants to control but Turgeon is keeping him busy.
Conway seems to be looking for submissions.
Turgeon is not content to let Conway control the position.
Turgeon tries to roll over but Conway keeps him under control.
Conway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conway tries to pass to full mount but Turgeon defends it.
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.
Conway trying to control from half guard but Turgeon is working away.
Turgeon is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conway moves into the clinch.
Turgeon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Conway is defending well.
Turgeon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Conway avoids it.
Turgeon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway is trying to push Turgeon away but Turgeon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turgeon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conway prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Turgeon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turgeon misses with a knee strike.
Conway managing to block the knees to the body from Turgeon.
Conway jumps guard but Turgeon stands there with Conway around his waist. Conway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turgeon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Conway up against the cage.
Turgeon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Turgeon slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway fails to pull guard.
Daniel Turgeon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turgeon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Conway to keep the fight standing.
Turgeon throws a punch but it's blocked by Conway.
Turgeon is trying to drag Conway to the mat but Conway just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turgeon misses with the head strike.
Turgeon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Conway wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turgeon has him pressed against the cage.
Conway tries to land knees in the clinch but Turgeon avoids the damage to the body.
Turgeon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turgeon has Conway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Conway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Turgeon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Conway walks away with a smile on his face. Turgeon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turgeon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daniel Turgeon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Conway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniel Turgeon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Conway.
I've got Conway winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Conway!
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energy
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