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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Campbell (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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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frederick Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Campbell pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Craig Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frederick Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Campbell.
Campbell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Campbell advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Turner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Campbell is putting a hurting on Turner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Campbell trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Campbell drags him back down.
Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campbell landing strikes.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Campbell advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell working for a submission but Turner is keeping him at bay.
Campbell prevents Turner from getting the reversal.
Campbell tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
Campbell controlling from the full mount.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turner is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Turner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Turner and Campbell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Campbell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Turner!
Campbell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Campbell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turner is looking to escape.
Turner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Campbell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell looking to control but Turner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turner is desperately trying to improve his position but Campbell has a good base and remains in mount.
Campbell is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Turner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Turner!
Turner gets to his feet - Campbell follows without any prompting.
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Campbell's guard.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turner controls the pace.
Campbell is trying to keep Turner in close.
Campbell has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Campbell shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Campbell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Campbell on his heels. He'll look to pass Campbell's guard now, I'm sure.
Campbell working for submissions but it's allowed Turner to get to half guard.
Turner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Campbell is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to get back to full guard here but Turner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Campbell wants to control but Turner postures up.
Campbell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Campbell is breathing heavily.
Turner actively working from the bottom here.
Campbell not doing much here.
Campbell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Campbell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
Turner is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Turner is defending well.
Craig Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner wants to control but Campbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Turner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Campbell trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Campbell shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
Campbell dives in and grabs Turner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turner pushes down on Campbell's head and hops out.
Frederick Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Campbell.
Campbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Campbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turner clinches up with Campbell and pushes him back against the cage.
Campbell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turner's efforts to push away.
Turner tightens his grip and picks Campbell up, before dumping him to the ground. Campbell manages to land in guard.
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.
Campbell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Campbell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turner stacks Campbell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turner!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Frederick Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campbell avoid being mounted?
Campbell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Campbell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Campbell's legs - danger averted.
Campbell controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Campbell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Campbell looking for a sweep. Not yet Campbell, not yet.
Turner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frederick Turner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Turner drives through and clinches with Campbell against the cage.
Campbell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell wants a takedown.
Turner manages to pull guard.
Campbell works over Turner with some ground and pound from guard.
Campbell is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner keeping full guard, as Campbell tries to pass.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Frederick Turner wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Campbell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Campbell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turner dives on top into guard.
Campbell trying to control the position.
Turner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Campbell is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Campbell.
I think Campbell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Craig Campbell!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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