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Event: AFC #27     
Date:   Dec 22, 2018
#R1#
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Takada.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Satoru Takada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takada misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big right from Takada misses.
Turkinen is looking for a counter combo.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takada lands a body shot.
Takada throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Takada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turkinen momentarily. #T1#
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takada throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turkinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
Takada misses the body punch
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Takada cracks a nice hook into Turkinen's ribs.
Takada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Satoru Takada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turkinen needs to keep his hands up - Takada had a free shot at his head there.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada works Turkinen's body with a nice hook.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takada.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takada. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen throws a big counter combination but Takada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
A big right from Takada misses.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Takada.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takada can do to turn this around?
Takada jabs at Turkinen's body.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Takada throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
The fighters circling - Takada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takada is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada misses with a looping right.
As Takada looks to move away, Turkinen throws a big counter combo but Takada just gets out of the way.
Jaako Turkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takada looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Takada misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Takada. Those never looked like landing.
Turkinen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takada misses with a body shot.
Takada lands with a shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Takada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turkinen has got the better of the exchanges.
Takada looks to clinch
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Takada misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada. #T3#
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takada.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada throws out a powerful jab.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
Turkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada lands with a nice body punch.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Takada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Takada cracks Turkinen with an open hand slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada scores with a jab to the body.
Takada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada tests Turkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Takada scores with the left hand. Turkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Takada looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada. #T1#
Turkinen needs to keep his hands up - Takada had a free shot at his head there.
Takada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada lands a head shot.
Takada throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen throws a big counter combination but Takada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turkinen momentarily.
Takada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Turkinen moves out of range as Takada strikes.
It looked like Turkinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Satoru Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada lands a nice looking body shot.
Takada throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada thows a leg kick but Turkinen checks it
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takada works Turkinen's body with a nice hook.
Takada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Takada catches Turkinen right on the button with a cross.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Takada throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takada lands a nice hook to Turkinen's body. Turkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada misses the body punch
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.#T4#
Takada throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Takada.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Takada is rocked!
Takada throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takada is still on wobbly legs! Can Turkinen finish him?
Takada throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Takada swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takada misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Takada will be more careful next time no doubt.
Takada misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Takada backing up. Takada nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Takada misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right... And another left! Takada is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaako Turkinen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jaako Turkinen made sure he mentioned FORCEE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: Showdown in The Downtown #3     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Pettaway misses with a low kick as Turkinen jumps back.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pettaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Pettaway misses with a looping left.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettaway takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Pettaway misses with the combination.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Pettaway shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pettaway swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway cracks the inside of Turkinen's front leg.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Pettaway throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Pettaway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses the jab.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a low kick but Turkinen avoids it.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Herschel Pettaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettaway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
A slow jab from Pettaway misses its intended target.
Turkinen dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway connects with the punch.
Pettaway throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Pettaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pettaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Turkinen slips a jab from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a series of wild punches.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway looks to land a combination but Turkinen avoids it well.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway tries to work over Turkinen's front leg with a kick but Turkinen checks it.
Pettaway misses with a double jab. #T4#
Pettaway scores with a decent looking hook.
Turkinen checks a leg kick.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pettaway misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettaway throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pettaway looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Pettaway thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Pettaway dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Herschel Pettaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Pettaway throws a big shot that misses.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
Pettaway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turkinen can do to turn this around?
Pettaway scores with a three punch combo!
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Pettaway throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen blocks the body kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.#T1#
Pettaway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Pettaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pettaway throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
A punch combination from Pettaway misses.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pettaway is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
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!
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.#T2#
Pettaway throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Pettaway listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pettaway throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pettaway throws out the jab.
Pettaway misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Pettaway looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turkinen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Pettaway has got the better of the exchanges.
Pettaway misses with a straight right. #T3#
A combination from Pettaway does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway throws a leg kick
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pettaway throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway lands a glancing blow to the side of Turkinen's head.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turkinen circles away quickly and effectively.#T4#
Pettaway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
No joy there for Pettaway, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Pettaway.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pettaway throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Pettaway throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herschel Pettaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pettaway throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Pettaway misses the target.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
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 Herschel Pettaway will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pettaway throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Pettaway backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Pettaway manages to avoid it all.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pettaway. That's going to slow Turkinen down.
A bone on bone clash there as Turkinen blocks the leg kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Pettaway.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen dodges the punch combination from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettaway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pettaway.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pettaway misses with a body shot.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.#T1#
Pettaway feints and then cracks Turkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turkinen down.
Pettaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turkinen is out of range and Pettaway settles back down.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pettaway.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Pettaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Pettaway misses with a double jab
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a wild body shot.
Jaako Turkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Pettaway looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Pettaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pettaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
A big right from Pettaway misses.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Pettaway misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Pettaway throws a leg kick but Turkinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Pettaway will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herschel Pettaway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Pettaway.
Pettaway misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pettaway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pettaway connects with a right hand. Turkinen shakes it off.
Pettaway swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Pettaway throws a body shot but no joy.
Pettaway throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Pettaway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Pettaway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Decent striking displayed by Pettaway there.
Pettaway throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left right combination that sends Pettaway crashing to the mat - Turkinen wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Pettaway out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaako Turkinen!
Jaako Turkinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: Showdown in the Downtown #2     
Date:   Nov 02, 2018
#R1#
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Siegel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turkinen.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
As Siegel backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Siegel manages to avoid it all.
Siegel throws a leg kick
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Siegel misses with a double jab.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Siegel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Siegel throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Siegel missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.#T1#
Turkinen checks a leg kick.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel throws a low kick but Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Siegel throws a combination that misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Siegel backing up. Siegel nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siegel.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siegel.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Siegel backing up. Siegel nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Siegel throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Siegel. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siegel misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Siegel.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Siegel misses with a left hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Siegel throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Siegel swinging wildly here. #T3#
Siegel misses with a straight left.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel misses with a kick to the body.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Siegel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Siegel misses with a head kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Siegel.
A slapping body kick lands there for Siegel.
Benjamin Siegel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Siegel.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turkinen blocks a jab.#T4#
Siegel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siegel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siegel throws a low kick but Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
Turkinen walks into a straight right hand from Siegel.
Siegel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benjamin Siegel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siegel misses with a body shot.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaako Turkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen slips a jab from Siegel.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Siegel does no damage.
A slow jab from Siegel misses its intended target.
Siegel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Siegel will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel 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.
Siegel misses with a looping right.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
The fighters circling - Siegel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Siegel.
A swing and a miss from Siegel.
Siegel misses the shot to the body.
Siegel scores with a jab to the head.
Siegel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siegel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Siegel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Siegel connects with the punch.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
Siegel scores with a jab.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Siegel finish him?
Siegel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siegel. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siegel misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Siegel misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Siegel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siegel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Turkinen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Siegel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaako Turkinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a one-two to the body.
Siegel misses the jab.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Siegel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Siegel throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen slips a jab from Siegel.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Siegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Siegel backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Siegel manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Siegel misses.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T4#
Turkinen moves forwards but Siegel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Siegel misses its intended target.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Siegel throws a body shot but no joy.
As Siegel backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Siegel manages to avoid it all.
Turkinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Siegel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Siegel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Siegel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Siegel tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Siegel scoring well with a low kick there.
Siegel looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen unleashes a big counter combination but Siegel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siegel looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Turkinen is working the combinations to good effect here.
Siegel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turkinen. Turkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Siegel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Siegel throws a leg kick but Turkinen checks it.
As Siegel backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Siegel manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Siegel misses the target.
Siegel throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
As Siegel backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Siegel manages to avoid it all.
Siegel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siegel misses with a wild combination.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siegel. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel catches Turkinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Turkinen slips a straight right by Siegel.
Siegel misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Siegel lands a jab to Turkinen's midsection.
Siegel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turkinen's hands.
Siegel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Siegel backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Siegel manages to avoid it all.
Siegel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turkinen has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siegel tests Turkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Siegel wants to land a leg kick but Turkinen is out of range. #T3#
Siegel misses with a straight left.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
A shot to the body from Siegel misses
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combo that has Siegel backing up. Siegel nods at Turkinen to acknowledge the strikes.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Siegel.
Siegel swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left and a right that stings Siegel.
Siegel motions for Turkinen to come forward. Siegel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen is looking for the big counter here.
Siegel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turkinen can do to turn this around?
Siegel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Siegel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turkinen's hands.
Siegel misses with a body shot. #T4#
Siegel connects with a leg kick. Turkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen throws a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Siegel.
Turkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siegel throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Siegel throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Turkinen counters with a series of strikes. Siegel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Siegel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Siegel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siegel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Siegel!

An out of breath Benjamin Siegel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OFC 380: Gray vs Kahn     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Dutroux's defenses.
Turkinen misses with a straight left. #KD#
Dutroux lands a big head kick that sends Turkinen tumbling to the mat! Dutroux takes a step backwards and waves Turkinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Dutroux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutroux finish him?
Dutroux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zero Tolerance in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dutroux clinches up against the cage.
Turkinen can't break the clinch.
Dutroux prevents a body shot from Turkinen.
Dutroux digs a right hand underneath Turkinen's ribcage. Turkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dutroux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dutroux blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dutroux.
Dutroux lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Turkinen to his knees! Dutroux keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Dutroux!
Marc Dutroux thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 377: Kamikaze     
Date:   Sep 19, 2018
#R1#
Barbados connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Barbados is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab, jab by Turkinen - just one landing.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Barbados is looking for a counter combo.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
Barbados ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Barbados ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Barbados was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Barbados walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarbados.
Turkinen with a hook.
Barbados misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Barbados avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barbados throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Barbados counters with a nice body shot.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Barbados feints a jab promting Turkinen to slip. Barbados then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Turkinen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Barbados. Those never looked like landing.
Barbados staying out of range there.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Barbados ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. #KD#
Barbados cracks Turkinen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barbados has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turkinen to stand back up!
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbados finish him?
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!
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turkinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barbados cracks Turkinen with a hook to the temple - Turkinen is on wobbly legs here! Barbados swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Turkinen falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Barbados wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aldo Barbados!
After winning the bout, Aldo Barbados thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: OFC 376: Afterglow     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch but Turkinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Fellows has Turkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the side of Fellows's head.
Turkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fellows is trying to break the clinch but Turkinen is controlling him.#BC2#
Fellows breaks from the clinch.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Fellows throws a series of punches but Turkinen avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Fellows.
Nice shot lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Fellows saw that one coming.
Turkinen misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fellows takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been informed that Fellows 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.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fellows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen lands with a right hand. #T1#
Fellows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Fellows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellows throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Fellows misses its intended target.
Fellows slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turkinen.
Fellows takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fellows looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fellows throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range.
Fellows throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Turkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fellows's hands.
Fellows looks to clinch
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Fellows looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fellows scores with a jab to the head.
Donk. Turkinen catches Fellows right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Turkinen does no damage.
Fellows jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turkinen misses the jab.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fellows is looking for the big counter here.
Dean Fellows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fellows uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fellows tries to clinch there but Turkinen circles away.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fellows looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fellows.
Turkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen connects with a jab.#CL2#
Fellows closes the distance and pushes Turkinen back into the cage.
Turkinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turkinen.
Fellows has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hand to the body from Turkinen.
Turkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Fellows manages to break the clinch.
Fellows with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fellows moves away.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen with a jab.
Fellows tries to clinch there but Turkinen circles away. #T4#
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Fellows moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Fellows releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Fellows does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fellows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fellows ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fellows lands a jab to the nose.
Fellows misses with a double jab
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Fellows fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Turkinen drives through with a takedown into Fellows's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Turkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Fellows saw that one coming.
Turkinen tries to move into range but Fellows moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fellows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Fellows does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Fellows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turkinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fellows is looking to clinch.
Turkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Fellows is out of range.
Fellows scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turkinen in his tracks.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows throws a lazy head kick
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fellows misses with an uppercut
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fellows throws out the jab.
Fellows blocks a jab.#T1#
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen lands a jab to Fellows's midsection.
Turkinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Fellows raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turkinen scores with a hook.
Fellows tries to clinch up.
Fellows throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fellows moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fellows doesn't seem bothered though.
Fellows misses with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Fellows misses.
Turkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fellows can do to turn this around?
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen moves out of range easily. #T2#
Turkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Fellows throws a lazy head kick
and Turkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fellows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen tests Fellows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Fellows throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fellows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turkinen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jab by Turkinen.
Turkinen scores with a jab.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fellows takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fellows is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Fellows.
Fellows misses with a body shot.
Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.
Turkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fellows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Fellows has closed the distance and engaged Turkinen in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fellows fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turkinen. #BC2#
Fellows escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Fellows moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Fellows pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Fellows instigates a clinch.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Turkinen working aggressively here.
Turkinen can't find room to land a body shot as Fellows controls the action.
Fellows misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fellows blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkinen digs a right hand underneath Fellows's ribcage. Fellows let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Turkinen pushes Fellows back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Fellows breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fellows.
Turkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Fellows takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fellows takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Fellows smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fellows ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Fellows swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Fellows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fellows. #TD#
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Fellows manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jaako Turkinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turkinen tries for a takedown but Fellows manages to get underhooks.
Turkinen blocks a body shot from Fellows.
Turkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Fellows uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fellows lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards. #BC#
Turkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Fellows takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fellows slips a jab from Turkinen.
Fellows tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fellows takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fellows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.#T1#
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Fellows's head but Fellows sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fellows's hands.
Turkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Fellows tries a head kick but it misses.
Turkinen throwing a counter right hand but Fellows manages to avoid it.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fellows falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Fellows shakes it off.
Fellows takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fellows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Fellows.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Fellows.
A punch lands to the side of Fellows 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fellows pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fellows takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T2#
Turkinen misses with a hook. Fellows ducked under it nicely.
Fellows misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Fellows on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses.
Fellows steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen takes a swing at Fellows's ribcage but misses.
A head kick by Fellows misses
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fellows wants to clinch.#T3#
Fellows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen tries to move into range but Fellows moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fellows throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fellows fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dean Fellows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen lands a head shot.
Fellows loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Fellows moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Fellows swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fellows.
Fellows moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Fellows misses with a low kick.
Fellows gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fellows uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Fellows throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Fellows closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turkinen.
Fellows takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fellows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fellows pressing his opponent against the cage.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fellows's elbow.
Fellows swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Turkinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fellows regains guard.
Turkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Fellows keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Dean Fellows spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

 

Event: OFC 372: Hawk vs Bateman     
Date:   Aug 25, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Barbados moved out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barbados moves away.#KD#
Barbados drops Turkinen with a beautiful combination! Turkinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barbados is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Barbados throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkinen throws a hook but Barbados avoids it easily.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen lunges at Barbados with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barbados's hand.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbados throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Barbados avoids it with no problem.
Barbados bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbados misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Barbados uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Barbados misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen slips a jab and a cross from Barbados.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Turkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbados sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barbados throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen works Barbados's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Barbados.
It seemed like Turkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barbados takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Barbados as Turkinen shoots in.
Turkinen punishes Barbados's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbados uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Barbados is out of range.
Barbados ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Barbados throws a right and a left that Turkinen avoids nicely.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Barbados throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barbados throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barbados takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
It looked like Barbados was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Turkinen slips a jab from Barbados.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barbados scores with a head kick.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Barbados.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.#T3#
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Turkinen swings for the body but Barbados moves out of range.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Turkinen scores with a body shot.
Barbados bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Barbados on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turkinen dives in and grabs Barbados's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barbados pushes down on Turkinen's head and hops out.
Barbados went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barbados scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barbados looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbados slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Barbados needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barbados needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Barbados throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Barbados is just out of range.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Barbados throws a body kick that misses.
Barbados throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barbados fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Barbados misses the target.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen throws a jab when Barbados was well out of range.
Barbados is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Barbados connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jab from Turkinen.
Barbados fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barbados with a nice cross.#TD2#
Turkinen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Barbados throws Turkinen to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbados pinned against the cage. Barbados gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barbados throws a right and a left that Turkinen avoids nicely.
Barbados takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Barbados shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turkinen slips a jab and a cross from Barbados.
Turkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Barbados looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Turkinen jabs Barbados to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
A quick step to the side and Barbados tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barbados doesn't seem bothered though.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barbados.
A punch lands to the side of Barbados 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen stalks Barbados and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barbados's face. Barbados staggers backwards, shaken.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barbados has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbados there as he acknowledges the shot.
Barbados fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turkinen.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Barbados tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Barbados connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turkinen. Turkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Barbados shakes it off.
Aldo Barbados is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbados tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Turkinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barbados throws out the jab.
Barbados misses with a double jab.
Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Barbados throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbados throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Barbados, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turkinen lands a jab to Barbados's midsection.
Barbados needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Barbados cracks a nice hook into Turkinen's ribs.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbados.
Barbados scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Barbados walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.#KD#
Barbados lands a big head kick that sends Turkinen tumbling to the mat! Barbados takes a step backwards and waves Turkinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbados finish him?#T3#
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Barbados.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbados ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice sprawl there from Barbados as Turkinen shoots in.
Barbados slips a jab from Turkinen.
Barbados throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Barbados throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barbados looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barbados throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Barbados moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Barbados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbados misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Barbados throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen misses with a straight left.
Barbados lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barbados - that will leave a mark!
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkinen takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aldo Barbados is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbados uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Barbados throws a combination. Turkinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
That has opened up Jaako Turkinen's cut even more.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Barbados does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Turkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turkinen takes a swing at Barbados's ribcage but misses.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Barbados misses with a few strikes there.
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 Aldo Barbados will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Barbados lands with an uppercut that bounces Turkinen off the cage and back into range.
Turkinen cracks Barbados with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turkinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Barbados moved out of range nicely.
Barbados uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Barbados counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
Barbados steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Barbados is looking to counter with head kicks.
Turkinen swings for the body but Barbados moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barbados keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barbados to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Turkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barbados manages to avoid it.
Barbados misses with a body kick.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Barbados counters with a crisp one two that drops Turkinen! Barbados thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Turkinen to his feet! Turkinen is in big trouble!
Barbados takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barbados.
A quick step to the side and Barbados tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbados avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Barbados blocks a jab.
Turkinen lands a nice hook to Barbados's body. Barbados takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbados fails to land with a series of punches.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Barbados saw that one coming.
Barbados moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Barbados appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Barbados's head but Barbados sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen connects with a jab.
Barbados throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Barbados throws a series of punches but Turkinen avoids them all with ease.
Barbados misses with a combination
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen lands the left hand.
Turkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barbados was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
Barbados connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbados throws a nice looking combination but Turkinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barbados uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
It looked like Barbados wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbados tries to move into range but Turkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turkinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbados circles away quickly and effectively.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbados throws a wild body kick that Turkinen sees coming a mile off.
Turkinen shoots in but Barbados avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen throws an off balance right hand
enabling Barbados to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbados rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turkinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Barbados takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barbados takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Barbados lands with an uppercut that bounces Turkinen off the cage and back into range.
Barbados swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Barbados's defenses.
Barbados fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Barbados throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turkinen 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

An out of breath and clearly excited Jaako Turkinen thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: OFC 369: Shamrock vs Ng     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Letaivu momentarily.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Decent striking displayed by Letaivu there.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Letaivu slips a jab from Turkinen.
Letaivu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Letaivu.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Letaivu swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Letaivu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Letaivu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen moves out of range as Letaivu strikes.
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.#T1#
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Letaivu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Letaivu walks into a jab.
Turkinen throws a series of punches but Letaivu avoids them all with ease.
Letaivu takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Letaivu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Letaivu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Letaivu saw that one coming.
Pascal Letaivu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Letaivu.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Letaivu.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Letaivu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turkinen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Letaivu swivels and escapes.
Letaivu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand. #T2#
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Letaivu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen misses with a body shot
and Turkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Letaivu is just out of range.
Letaivu throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Letaivu looks to land a combination. Turkinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Letaivu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Letaivu.
Turkinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Letaivu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Letaivu tries to counter by clinching up but Turkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Letaivu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Letaivu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target. #T3#
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Letaivu.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen slips a jab from Letaivu.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Turkinen does no damage.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Letaivu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Letaivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Letaivu cracks Turkinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Turkinen staying out of range there.#CL#
Letaivu has managed to clinch.
Turkinen blocks a body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Turkinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Letaivu lands a nice looking body shot.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Letaivu dodges the punch combination from Turkinen.
Turkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Letaivu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen darts in looking for a takedown but Letaivu gets double underhooks and turns Turkinen into the cage.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Letaivu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turkinen's head backwards.
Letaivu ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen dips to his left and cracks Letaivu with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jaako Turkinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Letaivu misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen scores with a jab. Letaivu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Letaivu works the jab nicely.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Letaivu.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Letaivu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Letaivu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Letaivu tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turkinen takes a swing at Letaivu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Letaivu moves out of range.
Turkinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Letaivu's hands.
Turkinen cracks Letaivu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Letaivu lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Letaivu throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.#T1#
Letaivu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turkinen's head backwards.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Letaivu was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Letaivu.
Letaivu throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Letaivu with a nice cross.
Turkinen swings for the body but Letaivu moves out of range.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Letaivu moves away.
Letaivu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turkinen manages to circle out of the way.
Donk. Letaivu catches Turkinen right on the button with a cross.
Turkinen cracks Letaivu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Letaivu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Letaivu moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Turkinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Letaivu is trying to keep Turkinen in close.
Turkinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Turkinen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Letaivu is looking to regain half guard here but Turkinen keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Letaivu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Letaivu tries to bench press Turkinen off him but Turkinen keeps the position. #SU2#
Turkinen stands up.
Letaivu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.#T3#
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Letaivu misses.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen slips a jab from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Letaivu.
Letaivu tries to move into range but Turkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Letaivu walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.#CL#
Letaivu closes the distance and pushes Turkinen back into the cage.
Letaivu lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Letaivu. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu blocking some punches.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Turkinen presses Letaivu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Letaivu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Letaivu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Letaivu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu scores with a shot to the side of Turkinen's head.
Letaivu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turkinen lands an uppercut.
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 Pascal Letaivu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Letaivu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Letaivu. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turkinen throws a jab when Letaivu was well out of range.
Letaivu looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Letaivu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Letaivu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Letaivu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Letaivu has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Letaivu as Turkinen shoots in.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Letaivu moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Letaivu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Turkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Letaivu lands with a light punch inside.
Turkinen presses Letaivu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Letaivu works on Turkinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage.
A short right from Turkinen on the inside.
Turkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Letaivu lands a nice uppercut.
Turkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Letaivu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Letaivu digs a right hand underneath Turkinen's ribcage. Turkinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Turkinen on the inside.
Letaivu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Letaivu looking to stall.
Turkinen takes a shot to the head.
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Letaivu is pushing Turkinen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Letaivu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
A short uppercut from Letaivu.
Letaivu misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkinen.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkinen.
Turkinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Turkinen.
Letaivu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Turkinen - that landed with a thud.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Letaivu's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land.
Turkinen working aggressively here.
Letaivu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pascal Letaivu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turkinen working aggressively here. #T3#
Letaivu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body.
Letaivu throws a head punch that misses.
Turkinen lands with a right to the head.
Turkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Letaivu is working Turkinen over against the cage.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkinen prevents a body shot from Letaivu.
Letaivu lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards.
Letaivu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Letaivu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Letaivu misses with the head strike.
Letaivu lands a right hand.
Letaivu misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Letaivu has a couple of punches blocked by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Letaivu gets through Turkinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Letaivu prevents a body shot from Turkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Letaivu fails to land.
Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Letaivu avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage.
The referee calls for Letaivu to work.
Letaivu gets underhooks to prevent Turkinen's takedown attempt.
Turkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Turkinen lands an uppercut.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
Turkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Letaivu backwards.
Letaivu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaako Turkinen.
I think Turkinen 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: OFC 366: Gray vs. Skovgaard     
Date:   Jul 25, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen throws a hook but Built blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Built. That's going to slow Turkinen down.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Built throws out a leg kick but Turkinen moves out of range and Built only half commits.
Built has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Built throws a solid leg kick but Turkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Built.
Turkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Built counters with a good, hard body kick but Turkinen shrugs it off.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
Turkinen throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Built misses
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Built finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built lands with an overhand left.
Built is looking to wear down Turkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Built motions for Turkinen to come forward. Built throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Built momentarily.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Built chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turkinen needs to keep his hands up - Built had a free shot at his head there.
Turkinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Built is just out of range.
Good work by Turkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Built swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Built was looking to counter with a kick there.
Built misses with a body shot.
Turkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Built.
Turkinen tries to move into range but Built moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Turkinen blocks the low kick.
Built swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Built throws a body kick that misses.
Built moves out of range of the strikes.
Built moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Built connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turkinen. Turkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built misses the jab.
Turkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen cracks a nice hook into Built's ribs.
Maui Built is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Built.
Built scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Turkinen lands a head shot.
Built fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Built is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Built shakes it off.
Built tried to score with a low kick but Turkinen checks it.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Built had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Built blocks a jab.
Built appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Built gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Built throws a low kick, looking for Turkinen's leg but Turkinen calmly moves out of range.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Built lands a front kick.
Built throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Built avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Built avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Built tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Built misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Built moves into the clinch.
Built wants to break free but Turkinen has control.
Turkinen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
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!
A right hand to the body from Turkinen. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Turkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Turkinen tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Built stops a takedown attempt from Turkinen.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Turkinen cracks Built with a nice body shot.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Turkinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built misses with an elbow over the top.
Turkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkinen.
Built lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Built lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Built dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Turkinen works the jab nicely.
Maui Built is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Built.
Built swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Built throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turkinen can do to turn this around?
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Built fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Built misses.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Built is looking to clinch.
Built misses with a straight left.
Turkinen misses the jab.
Built quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Built doesn't seem phased though.
Built keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Built swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Built takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Built's defenses.
Built throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Built throws a push kick but Turkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Built moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Maui Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Built throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built scores with a hook to the body. Turkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Built off the cage and back into range.
Built scores with a nice strike.
Built ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maui Built is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Built slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Built misses with a low kick.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built misses the body punch
and Turkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turkinen moves out of range of the leg kick from Built.
A nice side step and Turkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Turkinen lands a jab to Built's midsection.
Built takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Built connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turkinen scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Built lands a glancing blow to the side of Turkinen's head.
Turkinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Built connects with a right hand. Turkinen shakes it off.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen lands with a straight right. Built didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Built misses.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Built tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Built.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Built tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Built lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Turkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Built ducked under it nicely.
Good leg kick by Built there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Built scores with a nice strike.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Built.
Built misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turkinen's calf.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Built throws a leg kick but Turkinen checks it.
Built tests Turkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Built is looking to land body kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Built there.
Built misses with a body shot.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Jab by Built.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Built blocks a jab.
Built misses with a leg kick.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Built.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Built misses with a hook
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Built throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Built.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Built doesn't seem phased though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Built misses with a straight right.
Built thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Built seems unphased.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Built sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Maui Built will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Turkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Built feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turkinen's calf.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.
Built jabs at Turkinen's body.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Built thumps Turkinen with a low kick.
Turkinen jabs Built right on the nose. Built blinks but takes it well.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Built.
Built moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Built, right into the meat.
Turkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Built throws a half hearted mid kick.
Built takes one to the chin there.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Built defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Built tenderised Turkinen's leg. Turkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Built staying out of range there.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Built uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Jab, jab by Turkinen - just one landing.
Built cracks Turkinen with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Built.
Turkinen throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
It looked like Built was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
A punch lands to the side of Turkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen misses with a series of wild punches.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turkinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built throws a sloppy body shot
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Built scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Built misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Built.
Built looks for the body kick but Turkinen saw that one coming.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Built.
Built with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Built scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Built misses
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Built jabs at Turkinen's body.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Built misses.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.
Built slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws a big shot that misses.
Built fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
Turkinen checks a leg kick.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Built manages to avoid it.
Built misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Built throws a chopping leg kick but Turkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Built moves away.
Turkinen throws a jab when Built was well out of range.
Built dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen with a jab.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Built. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen checks a low kick from Built.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Built avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen throws a right and a left that Built avoids nicely.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Built cracks Turkinen with a good jab.
Built swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen walks into a straight right hand from Built.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Built misses
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jaako Turkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Built moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maui Built.
Well Built has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maui Built!

Maui Built thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: OFC 363: Ritter vs Grimson     
Date:   Jul 07, 2018
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Angliese.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Angliese.
Angliese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turkinen swings for the body but Angliese moves out of range.
Turkinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen with a hook.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Angliese's body.
Turkinen throws a jab when Angliese was well out of range.
Turkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turkinen throws a hook but Angliese avoids it easily.
Angliese throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Angliese is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angliese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turkinen works Angliese's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Turkinen, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Angliese is just out of range.
Turkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turkinen scores with a jab. Angliese acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Angliese walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Angliese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
It looked like Angliese was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Angliese knows he should have avoided that one.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Angliese counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Bo Angliese is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Angliese on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Angliese appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Angliese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angliese looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Angliese takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turkinen lands the left hand.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Angliese counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Angliese counters with a one-two to the body.
Turkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Angliese staying out of range there.
Angliese throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Angliese looks to land a combination but Turkinen avoids it well.
Turkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Angliese avoids the punch easily.
Angliese slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Angliese.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
A jab from Turkinen misses.
A cross from Angliese lands.
Turkinen works Angliese's body with a nice hook.
Angliese has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Angliese there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Angliese had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Angliese on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Angliese was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Angliese takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turkinen throws a nice looking combination but Angliese bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Angliese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angliese looks to land a combination. Turkinen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen misses the jab.#T4#
Angliese takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen takes a swing at Angliese's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angliese doesn't seem phased though.
Angliese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Angliese throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angliese lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Turkinen.
Angliese keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Angliese is looking for a counter combo.
A jab lands there for Turkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Angliese finish him?
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angliese looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Turkinen connects with a jab.
Angliese looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Angliese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Angliese swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Angliese drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angliese manages to avoid it.
Angliese tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Angliese's head but Angliese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Angliese might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Angliese throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Angliese moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Angliese misses with a looping right.
Angliese takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkinen jabs Angliese right on the nose. Angliese blinks but takes it well.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Angliese will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Angliese misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Turkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen throws a hook but Angliese avoids it easily.
Angliese throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Angliese jabs Turkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Angliese steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Angliese is just out of range.
Turkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Angliese on the side of the head.
Bo Angliese is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Angliese.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angliese ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Turkinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angliese moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Angliese stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Angliese doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Angliese's head but Angliese sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen misses the body punch
and Angliese counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Angliese.
Turkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.#T3#
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Angliese closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Angliese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angliese looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Angliese moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Angliese on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Angliese takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angliese takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angliese manages to avoid it.#T4#
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Angliese to the mat! Angliese manages to get full guard.
Turkinen prevents Angliese from getting back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Angliese manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Turkinen tries to work over Angliese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turkinen tries to work over Angliese's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turkinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angliese blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Turkinen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Angliese regains guard immediately. #ES#
Angliese manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Angliese to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Angliese throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Angliese ducks down to avoid it.
Angliese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angliese throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Angliese.
Angliese takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angliese was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Angliese. #T1#
Turkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Angliese counters with a head kick. That will keep Turkinen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Angliese slips the punch.
Angliese swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Angliese thinking.
Angliese misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen cracks Angliese with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Angliese's head backwards.
Turkinen digs a good body shot into Angliese's ribs.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Angliese counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Angliese throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angliese throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Angliese counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen scores with a body shot.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Angliese slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Angliese ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Angliese seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angliese avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
A quick step to the side and Angliese tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Turkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Angliese throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turkinen's head.
A big left from Angliese misses.
Angliese gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angliese.
Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Angliese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Angliese takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Angliese. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Angliese.
Angliese showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Angliese keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Angliese moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen swings for the body but Angliese moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turkinen! #T4#
Angliese takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Angliese.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Angliese is just out of range.
Bo Angliese has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Angliese is out of range.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Angliese makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Angliese takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angliese.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turkinen 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

An out of breath and clearly excited Jaako Turkinen thanked FORCEE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Bo Angliese spoke after the fight, saying 'This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.

 

Event: OFC: Blood Night LII     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Marshall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turkinen stuns Marshall with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Marshall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marshall doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Marshall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Marshall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall.
Turkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen lands a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Turkinen's belly button to the back.#T1#
Turkinen sizes up Marshall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Marshall misses.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marshall swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Turkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Marshall's body.
A swing and a miss from Marshall.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Turkinen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Tobias Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen works Marshall's body with a nice hook.
Marshall cracks Turkinen with a good jab.
Turkinen lands a jab to Marshall's midsection.
Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Marshall's coach down at Tōshi was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Marshall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turkinen rather than just go for the knockout.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Marshall throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen. #T3#
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshall moves away.
Turkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen misses with a double jab
and Turkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Marshall looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Marshall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marshall is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turkinen with a body shot.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Marshall throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.#T4#
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Turkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshall connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turkinen. Turkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marshall looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Marshall misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marshall scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
A nice side step and Marshall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Jaako Turkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen with a poor takedown
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen misses with a body punch
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
Marshall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marshall digs a good hook to Turkinen's body.
Turkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marshall drops his hands momentarily and Turkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turkinen takes a swing at Marshall's ribcage but misses.
Marshall connects with a body shot.#T1#
Turkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marshall on the side of the head.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Marshall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Marshall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Turkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marshall bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turkinen's head.#T2#
Turkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Turkinen misses
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marshall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Turkinen throws a body punch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turkinen.
Turkinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marshall lands a jab to the nose.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Marshall avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Marshall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Marshall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marshall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marshall lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Marshall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marshall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marshall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marshall counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Marshall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marshall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tobias Marshall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marshall! But no joy.
Marshall has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Turkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall misses the body punch
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marshall thinking.
Marshall takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Marshall.
Turkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall lands with a straight right. Turkinen didn't see that one coming.
Marshall misses with a hook to the body
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turkinen clobbers Marshall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marshall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Marshall takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Marshall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen throws a one two combo.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marshall sprawls well. Marshall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turkinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Marshall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marshall walks into a jab.
Marshall digs a good body shot into Turkinen's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marshall at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
Marshall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Marshall misses.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Marshall to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Marshall. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Turkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Marshall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turkinen catches Marshall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Marshall lands with a nice body punch.
Turkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Marshall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marshall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marshall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.#T4#
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Marshall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Marshall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Marshall counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Marshall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turkinen thinking.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Turkinen's belly button to the back.
Turkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marshall to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Marshall.
Marshall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tobias Marshall!

A victorious Tobias Marshall thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CEC 593     
Date:   Jun 06, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Hoshino was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoshino.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Hoshino throws a one two combo.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen is looking to wear down Hoshino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoshino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Hoshino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Turkinen.
Hoshino scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Turkinen scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turkinen misses the target.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Turkinen misses its target.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Turkinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoshino is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoshino. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Turkinen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hoshino!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Turkinen stalls from top position.
Turkinen working the ground and pound but Hoshino is defending the strikes.
Turkinen cracks Hoshino with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T3#
Hoshino tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Hoshino is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hoshino is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Turkinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hoshino hang on?
Turkinen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turkinen unloads with some shots from mount but Hoshino bucks and avoids them well. #T4#
Turkinen looking to control but Hoshino is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turkinen lands a heavy elbow.
Turkinen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hoshino wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turkinen.
Turkinen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hoshino really wants to buck Turkinen off and get back to his feet.
Hoshino manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen 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.
#R2#
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoshino swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Hoshino is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hoshino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino throws a combination that misses
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Turkinen catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Turkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turkinen cracks Hoshino with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen sizes up Hoshino with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hoshino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoshino scrambles back to his feet.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoshino can do to turn this around?
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkinen lands with a right hand.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Turkinen.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hoshino misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Hoshino.
It looked like Turkinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoshino.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino. #T2#
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hoshino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Turkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turkinen, as that shot connected.
Hoshino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino fails to land with a series of punches.
Turkinen cracks Hoshino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Turkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turkinen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hoshino circles away.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoshino misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino misses with the combination.
Hoshino scores with a nice right hand.
Hoshino throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turkinen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Hoshino's belly button to the back.
Hoshino misses with a combination
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turkinen scores with a jab.
Turkinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T4#
Turkinen digs a good hook to Hoshino's body.
Hoshino misses with the combination.
Turkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Turkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
Turkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Hoshino.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from Turkinen.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the body
and Hoshino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Turkinen.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turkinen throws a hook but Hoshino blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Hoshino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Hoshino there.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Hoshino saw that one coming.
Turkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hoshino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Hoshino swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoshino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoshino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoshino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoshino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Hoshino seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Turkinen misses.
A little jabbing left from Hoshino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Turkinen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoshino was covering up waiting for the punch and Turkinen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turkinen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turkinen postures up in Hoshino's guard and throws a big left but Hoshino blocks it. #T2#
Hoshino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoshino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turkinen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turkinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Turkinen throwing strikes from guard but Hoshino blocks nicely. #T3#
Hoshino looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoshino, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hoshino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Kantaro Hoshino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoshino takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hoshino throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Turkinen.
Hoshino slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Turkinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoshino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoshino looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoshino misses with a double jab
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Hoshino takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that Turkinen avoids nicely.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Turkinen avoids them all with ease.
Turkinen scores with a jab. Hoshino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab lands there for Turkinen.
Hoshino throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turkinen's head backwards.
Turkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turkinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.

 

Event: CEC 583     
Date:   Apr 22, 2018
#R1#
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
A punch lands to the side of Alvado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Alvado counters with a body kick that stops Turkinen in his tracks momentarily.
Alvado tests Turkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alvado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen punishes Alvado's body with a nice straight punch.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen throwing a counter right hand but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Alvado shakes it off.#T1#
Alvado throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Alvado.
Turkinen cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Alvado dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alvado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen is looking to wear down Alvado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alvado misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Alvado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Alvado throws a counter combo.
Alvado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvado. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pablo Alvado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Alvado does no damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Alvado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Alvado slips the punch.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvado should have avoided that one.
Alvado staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Alvado misses.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alvado throws a counter combo.
Turkinen throws a hook but Alvado avoids it easily.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvado.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Turkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvado scores with a jab to the head.
Turkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Alvado counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Alvado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvado misses with a straight right.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alvado swings widly with a right hand
and Turkinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Alvado throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alvado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alvado is looking to chop away at Turkinen's legs.
Alvado lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alvado.
Alvado throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Alvado misses with a looping right.#T4#
Alvado tests Turkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC2#
Turkinen is rocked!
Alvado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Turkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Alvado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alvado just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado misses with a looping left.
Turkinen is looking to counter punch.
Alvado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Turkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvado manages to avoid it.
Turkinen blocks the body kick.
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 Jaako Turkinen will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Alvado counters with a straight right hand.
Alvado looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.#TD#
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Alvado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Turkinen trying to control the position but Alvado is working away.
Alvado is holding Turkinen down, trying to stall.
Alvado gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado keeping hold of Turkinen's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Turkinen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alvado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turkinen tries to pass to full mount but Alvado defends it.
Turkinen drops an elbow to the side of Alvado's head.
Alvado keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turkinen drops an elbow to the side of Alvado's head.
Turkinen is looking to pass Alvado's guard but actually Alvado recovers to full guard.
Alvado keeping moving, preventing Turkinen from controlling successfully.
Turkinen forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Turkinen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turkinen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turkinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Alvado is trying to get back to full guard.
Turkinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen is looking to advance position but Alvado won't allow it.
Turkinen is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Alvado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turkinen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Alvado tries to roll over but Turkinen keeps him under control.
Turkinen trying to mount his opponent but Alvado defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvado gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvado was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Alvado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvado counters with an outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Alvado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Alvado's belly button to the back.
Alvado staying out of range there.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvado raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen cracks Alvado with an open hand slap.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Turkinen has a takedown stuffed.
Alvado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turkinen with a body shot.#T1#
Turkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Alvado moved out of range.
Alvado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Alvado. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen lands a jab to the nose.
Alvado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Alvado ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen cracks a nice hook into Alvado's ribs.
Turkinen lands a jab to Alvado's midsection.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Pablo Alvado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Alvado moves out of range.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen throws a hook but Alvado blocks it.
Alvado defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Alvado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alvado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alvado.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Alvado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Alvado unleashes a big counter combination but Turkinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alvado throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen moves out of range as Alvado throws a body kick. #T3#
Alvado looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alvado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvado scrambles back to his feet.
Turkinen throws an off balance right hand
letting Alvado counter with a right hand.
Alvado throws a head kick that misses.
Alvado defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Alvado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvado.
Alvado blocks a jab.
Alvado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alvado slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvado doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvado moves away.#T4#
Alvado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Alvado ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen scores with a jab. Alvado acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Alvado avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen throws a jab when Alvado was well out of range.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alvado was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Alvado's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Alvado moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alvado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: CEC 578     
Date:   Mar 28, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen slips a straight right by Aoki.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Aoki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Aoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Aoki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aoki showed some decent athleticism there.
Turkinen taking some punishment here, with Aoki in his half guard.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Aoki misses with a head shot. Turkinen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Turkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Aoki is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Turkinen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Aoki gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Turkinen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Aoki lets go of the hold and Turkinen can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taiki Aoki!
Taiki Aoki thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CEC 565     
Date:   Jan 24, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen throws a hook but Tyraanicao avoids it easily.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Tyraanicao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turkinen on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyraanicao.
Turkinen cracks Tyraanicao with a good jab.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen stuns Tyraanicao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Tyraanicao does a little dance to reset his feet.#KD2#
Tyraanicao lands a big right hand that sends Turkinen crashing to the mat! Tyraanicao stays standing though and waves Turkinen back to his feet!#ROC2#
Turkinen is rocked!
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyraanicao, right into the meat.
Oh Turkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tyraanicao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyraanicao fakes the body blow, causing Turkinen to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Turkinen goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I fucked him up huh '.

 

Event: AD515     
Date:   Jan 03, 2018
#R1#
Turkinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turkinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Yamamoto ducked under it nicely.
Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamamoto throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yamamoto has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Turkinen.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Turkinen's head back.
Turkinen throws a hook but Yamamoto avoids it easily.
Yamamoto lands an overhand right.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Turkinen.
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!
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Yamamoto's head but Yamamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yamamoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Yamamoto. #T1#
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
A nice side step and Turkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto. #TD2#
Turkinen 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Turkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Turkinen!#REVB#
Yamamoto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turkinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T2#
Turkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamamoto accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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!
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Yamamoto from controlling successfully.
Turkinen wants to sweep here but Yamamoto controlling him for the moment.
Yamamoto with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yamamoto postures up in Turkinen's guard and throws a big left but Turkinen blocks it. #T3#
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses. Turkinen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamamoto's guard. Nice move by Turkinen!#REVB#
Yamamoto has Turkinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Yamamoto keeps moving.
Yamamoto wants to improve his position but instead Turkinen has moved into half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto trying to get back to full guard but Turkinen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage. #T4#
Yamamoto wants to hold on but Turkinen pushes him away.
Turkinen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yamamoto's face.
Yamamoto is trying desperately to improve position.
Turkinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turkinen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Yamamoto hang on?
Yamamoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamamoto wants to control but Turkinen is having none of it.
Yamamoto is in a horrible position here. Turkinen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yamamoto tries to reverse the position but Turkinen maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Yamamoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Turkinen throws the left hand but Yamamoto avoids the punch easily.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Yamamoto defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto scores with a hook.
Yamamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turkinen swinging wildly here.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Yamamoto.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamamoto.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yamamoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen with a hook.
Yamamoto looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target. #T1#
Yamamoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamamoto, as that shot connected.
Yamamoto misses with a hook.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turkinen swings for the body but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Yamamoto's belly button to the back.
Yamamoto moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
A jab from Yamamoto misses.
A lazy left from Turkinen finds it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamamoto misses the target.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yamamoto.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Yamamoto slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Nice defenses there by Yamamoto.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen. #T3#
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Yamamoto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut. Turkinen saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen takes a swing at Yamamoto's ribcage but misses.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Yamamoto knows he should have avoided that one.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen walks into a jab.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamamoto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yamamoto lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy right hand. Turkinen should have avoided that one. #T4#
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Turkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yamamoto walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen punishes Yamamoto's body with a nice straight punch.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Yamamoto misses
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yamamoto thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yamamoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen counters with a left to the body.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yamamoto.
Turkinen jabs Yamamoto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Yamamoto clobbers Turkinen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamamoto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamamoto lands a nice shot that snaps Turkinen's head back.
A big right from Yamamoto misses.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Turkinen is quick to defend against it.
Yamamoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Yamamoto throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamamoto.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yamamoto defends it nicely.#T1#
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yamamoto manages to avoid it.
Yamamoto throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Yamamoto misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto trying to keep a closed guard but Turkinen is proving a slippery customer.
Yamamoto controlling Turkinen's posture.
Yamamoto wants to sweep here but Turkinen controlling him for the moment.
Kotetsu Yamamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaako Turkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Yamamoto trying to control the position.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Turkinen from controlling successfully.
Turkinen preventing the sweep.
Yamamoto is looking to stand up but Turkinen isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamamoto lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yamamoto misses with a straight left.
Turkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Yamamoto misses with an uppercut.
Yamamoto misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkinen.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yamamoto misses with a left hand
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Yamamoto feinted with a counter takedown.
Yamamoto loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamamoto avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen connects with a nice looking jab. #TD2#
Turkinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yamamoto is looking for a sweep. Turkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yamamoto moves into full guard.
Yamamoto keeping full guard, as Turkinen tries to pass.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Yamamoto looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turkinen has picked Yamamoto up and slammed him! Yamamoto can't keep hold of the triangle and Turkinen manages to pass to side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

After the big win, Jaako Turkinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Kotetsu Yamamoto was interviewed post fight and said 'did u fart? or is that ur breath ??? omg....'.

 

Event: AD509     
Date:   Dec 16, 2017
#R1#
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Silver.
Turkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Silver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silver.
Turkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Silver uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands the left hand.#T1#
Turkinen lunges at Silver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silver's hand.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Silver scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cats Killers Academy Mma in the buildup to the fight.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silver.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Silver moves away and avoids it.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
A combination from Turkinen does no damage.
Silver lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Silver connects with a right hand. Turkinen shakes it off.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Silver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Silver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen sizes up Silver with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Silver throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Silver misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turkinen! But no joy.
Silver misses with an uppercut. Turkinen saw that one coming.
Turkinen throws a jab when Silver was well out of range.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Silver throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.#T3#
Turkinen works Silver's body with a nice hook.
Silver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Silver.
Turkinen misses the jab.
Silver is looking to counter punch.
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silver stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Silver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Silver blocks a jab.
As Turkinen backs away, Silver returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Turkinen does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Silver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Silver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silver gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Silver.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Turkinen misses.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Turkinen misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver slips under a jab.
Silver was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Silver as Turkinen shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
That's time! Silver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Turkinen misses with a straight left.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Silver. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silver.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Silver finish him?
Silver takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Silver moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silver uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen digs a good hook to Silver's body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen blocks a leg kick.
Turkinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Silver counters with a thumping low kick.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Silver to counter with a crisp jab.
Silver pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
A combination from Silver does no damage.
Silver looks to land a combination but Turkinen avoids it well.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Silver.
Silver misses with a body shot.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turkinen throws out a loose jab but Silver uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan Silver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Silver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkinen.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Silver might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Turkinen swings for the body but Silver moves out of range. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silver moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silver throws a looping overhand right but Turkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a wild combination.
Silver misses with a straight left.
Silver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver misses with an uppercut.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Silver moved out of range.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Silver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Silver tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silver cracks Turkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Silver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
Silver ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Silver moves out of range of the strikes.
Silver misses with a hook.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver scores with a hook to the body. Turkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Silver slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silver moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Turkinen defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Turkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Silver.#T4#
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Silver shakes it off.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silver was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Silver bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silver looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silver connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Silver.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Silver slips the punch.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Silver.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Silver's head but Silver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silver is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaako Turkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Silver misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Silver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen cracks Silver with a good jab.
Turkinen lands the left hand.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Silver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silver throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Silver.
It seemed like Turkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silver connects with a leg kick. Turkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Silver swings widly with a right hand
and Silver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
A jab lands there for Turkinen.
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Silver misses its intended target.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Silver.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Silver is just out of range.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Silver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turkinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Silver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Turkinen tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkinen.
Silver is stalling here.
Turkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Silver backwards. #T2#
Turkinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silver controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Silver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Still in the clinch, Silver scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Turkinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Silver's body.
Nathan Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T3#
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Silver ducks down to avoid it.
Silver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Silver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD2#
Turkinen drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Silver scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Silver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turkinen moves forwards but Silver connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turkinen.
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Turkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Silver counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver takes one to the side of the head.
Silver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silver.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silver drops his hands momentarily and Turkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silver on the side of the head.
Silver scores with a jab. Turkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Silver looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Silver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Silver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Silver tries to clinch but Turkinen is having none of it.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Silver should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silver just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turkinen 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: AD503     
Date:   Nov 25, 2017
#R1#
A head kick by Panikov misses
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turkinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Panikov.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Panikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turkinen. That did some damage!
Panikov walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Panikov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Panikov misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Panikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Panikov.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panikov throws a right hand that Turkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Turkinen also avoids with ease.
Panikov scores with a nice strike.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sergey Panikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Panikov shakes it off.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Turkinen moves out of range as Panikov strikes.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Turkinen swings for the body but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Panikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Panikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.#T3#
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Panikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Panikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Panikov misses.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Panikov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Panikov takes one on the button.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a hook.
Panikov defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Turkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Panikov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Turkinen off balance momentarily.
Panikov throws a series of strikes that have Turkinen backpedaling.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Panikov avoids the punch easily.#T4#
A combination from Panikov does no damage.
Turkinen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Panikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Turkinen with a hook.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Nice shot by Turkinen.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.
Nice straight punches there by Panikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Panikov.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Panikov back to the cage. Turkinen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov misses with a hook.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
Panikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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 Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Panikov moves out of range.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Panikov's defenses.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Turkinen misses with a straight left.
Panikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Panikov with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen misses with a double jab.
Panikov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Panikov swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Panikov scores with a hook to the body. Turkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Panikov misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Panikov misses
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Panikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Panikov misses the jab.
Turkinen scores with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Turkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov throws a low kick but Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.#T2#
Turkinen cracks Panikov with a good jab.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov blocks a jab.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Turkinen throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Panikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Panikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turkinen's hands.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen looks to land a combination but Panikov avoids it well.
Panikov lands with a right hand.
Turkinen slips a jab and a cross from Panikov.
Turkinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Panikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Panikov throws a wild body kick that Turkinen sees coming a mile off.
Panikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Panikov misses the target.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Panikov.
Turkinen connects with a single shot there.
Panikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Panikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turkinen walks into a left hand.
Turkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Panikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turkinen. Turkinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Panikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Panikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panikov defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Panikov slips a jab from Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
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 Sergey Panikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's time! Panikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Panikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Panikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Panikov ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Panikov catches Turkinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.#T1#
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Panikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Panikov scores with a jab to the head.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov throws the kick towards the body but Turkinen avoids it.
Turkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Panikov seems unphased.
Panikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen slips a jab from Panikov.
Turkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Panikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Panikov.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Panikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.#T2#
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov misses with a looping right.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a straight left. #T3#
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
As Panikov backs off Turkinen throws a huge counter combo but Panikov manages to avoid it all.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Panikov.
Panikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Panikov throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Turkinen defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Turkinen blocks the low kick.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Panikov should have avoided that one.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Panikov is out of range. #T4#
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Panikov misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panikov throws a series of punches but Turkinen avoids them all with ease.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Panikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panikov slips a jab from Turkinen.
Panikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Panikov.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jaako Turkinen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Turkinen with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Panikov looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Panikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with a body kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panikov moves away.
Turkinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Panikov scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov misses with a head kick. #T1#
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Panikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov with a jab.
Panikov takes one on the button.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turkinen manages to circle out of the way.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen defending well as Panikov loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Panikov misses.
Turkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Panikov misses the target.
Turkinen throws a hook but Panikov avoids it easily.#T2#
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turkinen lands a head shot.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Panikov.
Panikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Panikov throws a leg kick but Turkinen checks it.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Panikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.#T3##TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turkinen trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom.
Panikov is looking to regain half guard here but Turkinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Turkinen trying to control the action but Panikov is working from the bottom. #T4#
Panikov regains half guard.
Turkinen is trying to control. Panikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Panikov cracks Turkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panikov cracks Turkinen with a good jab.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Panikov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Panikov cracks Turkinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panikov misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Panikov's belly button to the back.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panikov moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Panikov misses with a straight right.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
It seemed like Turkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Panikov connects with a body shot that sends Turkinen's belly button to the back.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Panikov slips the punch.
Turkinen lunges at Panikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panikov's hand.
Panikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turkinen in his tracks.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Panikov takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Turkinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turkinen! But no joy.#T2#
Panikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Turkinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Panikov.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen clobbers Panikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turkinen dips to his left and cracks Panikov with an uppercut!
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Panikov.
Turkinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Panikov.
Turkinen takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Panikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
It looked like Panikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Panikov.
Panikov scores with a kick to the body.
Turkinen blocks a jab.#T3#
Panikov staying out of range there.
As Turkinen tries to get set, Panikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Turkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panikov. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panikov tries a low kick but Turkinen avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Panikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
A head kick by Panikov misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Panikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Panikov.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen. #T4#
Panikov throws a right hand that misses
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen lands a right hook to the body.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
Panikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turkinen on the side of the head.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Panikov ducks down to avoid it.
Panikov slips under a jab from Turkinen.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Panikov 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.
Panikov scores with a jab. Turkinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turkinen tests Panikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Panikov - that will leave a mark!
Panikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Panikov.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jaako Turkinen.
I think Turkinen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Panikov!

Sergey Panikov retains his featherweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Sergey Panikov said 'You lose to slow learner with little skill, how you feel? I smoke cigarettes, 40 a day, and eat pizza.'.

 

Event: AD498: Cro Cop     
Date:   Nov 05, 2017
#R1#
Good leg kick by Am there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Am shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Am.
Turkinen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Am sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turkinen somewhat.
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Am throws a quick counter head kick but Turkinen was just out of range.
Am has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Am's head.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Am seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Am takes one to the chin there.
Am misses with a body shot. #T1#
Am misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Am throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turkinen works Am's body with a nice hook.
Am avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Turkinen swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Am throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am shoots and misses
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am tries to clinch up but Turkinen circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Am gets a takedown into half guard.
Turkinen tries to get to full guard but Am has control of the leg. #SUB#
Am is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turkinen is just riding it out for now. Am eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Am is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Turkinen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Am is pressing down on Turkinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turkinen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Am is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Am seems content to control.
Turkinen is pressing down on Am's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turkinen is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turkinen controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Am counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Am is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen tests Am's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Am looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.
Turkinen catches Am with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Am appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Turkinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Am staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Turkinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Am doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice cross by Am.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.#T2#
Am with a hook.#ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Am ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Am ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Nice shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Am was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Am.
Am looks for the body kick but Turkinen saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turkinen! But no joy.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Am sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Am appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Am slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Am fails with the takedown.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Am momentarily.
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Am. #TD2#
Turkinen drives through with a takedown into Am's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turkinen is stalling in the full guard.
Turkinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Turkinen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Am looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Am wants to sweep here but Turkinen controlling him for the moment.
Am utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Am keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am misses with a combination
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Am walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Turkinen. That snapped Am's head back.
Am tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Am.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Am displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Turkinen finds it's way through Am's defenses.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Am manages to avoid it.
Am slips under a jab.
Am takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Am misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Am changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Am moves forwards but Turkinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Am stuffs the takedown attempt from Turkinen. Turkinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Am pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Am tries to move into range but Turkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Am takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Am walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen swinging wildly here.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkinen cracks Am with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Am changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Turkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
Am throws a low kick, looking for Turkinen's leg but Turkinen calmly moves out of range.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Am tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turkinen, as that shot connected.
Am looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Am bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Am in his tracks.
Turkinen jabs at Am's body.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Am lands with a slapping head kick.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen works the jab nicely.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Am doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Am sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen lands a jab to Am's midsection.
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Am counters with a thumping low kick.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Am moved out of range.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Am.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jumping up and down and very excited, Jaako Turkinen waved his t-shirt featuring FORCEE's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: AD491: Tycoon Junkie     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Hapitchou slips under a jab.
Hapitchou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Hapitchou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hapitchou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Hapitchou avoids the punch easily.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Hapitchou.
Good standup being displayed there by Hapitchou as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hapitchou wants to slow Turkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hapitchou showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Hapitchou. #T1#
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Hapitchou appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hapitchou wants to clinch but Turkinen slips to the side
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hapitchou lands with a good body shot.
Hapitchou tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hapitchou misses with a shot to the body
and Turkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hapitchou is just out of range.
Turkinen lands with a right hand.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Hapitchou has managed to clinch.
Hapitchou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkinen.
Hapitchou throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkinen.
A short left from Turkinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hapitchou blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Hapitchou misses with some punches.
Hapitchou blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hapitchou.
Turkinen misses with some punches.
Hapitchou scores with a hook to the body.
Hapitchou lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
Hapitchou misses with the head strike.
Turkinen gets through Hapitchou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Turkinen manages to break the clinch.
Hapitchou misses with a body shot.
Hapitchou thumps Turkinen with a low kick.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Hapitchou looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hapitchou sprawls well. Hapitchou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turkinen gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen connects with a body shot that sends Hapitchou's belly button to the back.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Hapitchou moved out of range.
Hapitchou misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hapitchou tries to score with a low kick but Turkinen moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turkinen throws a right and a left that Hapitchou avoids nicely.
Hapitchou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Turkinen.
A jab from Hapitchou finds it's way through Turkinen's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hapitchou blocks a jab.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hapitchou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Turkinen misses with a body punch
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Hapitchou slips the punch.
Turkinen swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hapitchou lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hapitchou misses.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Hapitchou ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen throws a hook but Hapitchou avoids it easily.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
letting Hapitchou counter with a right hand.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapitchou was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turkinen thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but PePe Hapitchou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hapitchou is looking to land body kicks.
Hapitchou's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turkinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hapitchou scrambles back to his feet.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Hapitchou throws a lazy uppercut
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Hapitchou pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turkinen is out of range and Hapitchou settles back down.
Turkinen misses the jab.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Hapitchou throws a wild body kick that Turkinen sees coming a mile off.
Hapitchou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapitchou throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Hapitchou.
Hapitchou is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hapitchou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen lands with a straight right. Hapitchou didn't see that one coming.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hapitchou misses with a hook
and Turkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hapitchou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turkinen lands with a cross.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hapitchou! But no joy.
Hapitchou's corner calls for a 1-2. Hapitchou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Hapitchou ducks right into an uppercut from Turkinen.
Hapitchou slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen takes a swing at Hapitchou's ribcage but misses.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hapitchou tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Turkinen swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou wants to slow Turkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Hapitchou lands with a hook. Turkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen sizes up Hapitchou with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hapitchou ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Hapitchou is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turkinen with a body shot.
Hapitchou closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Hapitchou on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hapitchou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
It looked like Turkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.
Hapitchou misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Hapitchou does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Hapitchou counters with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turkinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hapitchou.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Hapitchou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Hapitchou scores with a jab to the body.
Hapitchou lands with an overhand left.
Hapitchou takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen scores with a nice right hand.
Hapitchou has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turkinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Hapitchou's head.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hapitchou moves away.#T4#
Turkinen fails with the takedown
and Hapitchou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Hapitchou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hapitchou lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Turkinen is rocked!
Turkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapitchou.
Oh Turkinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turkinen walks into a left hand.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hapitchou but Hapitchou pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Hapitchou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Hapitchou throws out a counter right but Turkinen avoids it with no problem.
Turkinen seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turkinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turkinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hapitchou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hapitchou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Hapitchou slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hapitchou momentarily.
Turkinen jabs Hapitchou to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hapitchou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Hapitchou lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hapitchou tries to clinch up.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen digs a good body shot into Hapitchou's ribs.
Hapitchou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Hapitchou throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hapitchou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Hapitchou counters with a stiff right hand.
Hapitchou throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Turkinen throws a hook but Hapitchou blocks it.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Hapitchou moves away and avoids it.
Hapitchou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Hapitchou keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turkinen throws a jab when Hapitchou was well out of range.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hapitchou misses with a looping left.#T2#
Hapitchou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen walks into a stiff left hand from Hapitchou.
Nice straight punches there by Hapitchou. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hapitchou.
A jab from Hapitchou misses.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hapitchou.
A quick step to the side and Turkinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hapitchou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hapitchou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turkinen scores with a three punch combo!
Hapitchou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turkinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hapitchou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hapitchou connects with a body shot.
Hapitchou misses with an uppercut. Turkinen saw that one coming.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Hapitchou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Hapitchou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hapitchou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
PePe Hapitchou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Hapitchou loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Hapitchou throws a body shot but no joy.
Turkinen throwing a counter right hand but Hapitchou manages to avoid it.
Turkinen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hapitchou misses with a straight left.
Hapitchou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turkinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hapitchou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turkinen with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target. #T4#
Hapitchou takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hapitchou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Hapitchou saw that one coming.
Hapitchou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hapitchou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen swings for the body but Hapitchou moves out of range.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hapitchou throws out the jab.
Hapitchou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Hapitchou connects with the punch.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Hapitchou.
Turkinen moves out of range as Hapitchou strikes.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hapitchou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turkinen.
Hapitchou misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaako Turkinen.
I think Turkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

After the big win, Jaako Turkinen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors FORCEE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: AD486: In the shadow     
Date:   Sep 24, 2017
#R1#
Turkinen with a jab.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Turkinen gets caught napping as Näkäräinen dives in and scores a takedown. Turkinen manages to retain guard.
Näkäräinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Näkäräinen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turkinen is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Näkäräinen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Näkäräinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Turkinen wants to control but Näkäräinen postures up.
Turkinen is trying to escape the position but Näkäräinen is controlling the position.
Turkinen is trying to control Näkäräinen's posture but Näkäräinen avoids it.
Turkinen is trying to improve his position.
Näkäräinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Näkäräinen wants to stand but Turkinen has his arm trapped. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Näkäräinen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turkinen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Näkäräinen is in Turkinen's guard.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully.
Näkäräinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Näkäräinen is stalling in the full guard.
Turkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Näkäräinen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Näkäräinen ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Näkäräinen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turkinen but Turkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Näkäräinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Näkäräinen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turkinen defends it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Näkäräinen misses with a body shot. #CL#
Näkäräinen gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Näkäräinen gets a clinch.
Turkinen lands a right hand.
Näkäräinen tries to pull guard but Turkinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Näkäräinen drops back down to his feet.
Näkäräinen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Näkäräinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turkinen is keeping busy.
Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Näkäräinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turkinen after a bit of a struggle.
Turkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Näkäräinen controls his hands.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen has Näkäräinen pressed against the cage, preventing Näkäräinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Turkinen misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Turkinen. #T1#
Näkäräinen blocks an uppercut.
Turkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Näkäräinen tries to pull guard but Turkinen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Näkäräinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turkinen is defending well.
Näkäräinen is trying to pull guard but Turkinen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Näkäräinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards.
Turkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Näkäräinen is pressed up against the cage. Turkinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Näkäräinen down to the mat. Näkäräinen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Turkinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Näkäräinen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Näkäräinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Näkäräinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Näkäräinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Näkäräinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Näkäräinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Näkäräinen pulls guard.
Näkäräinen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Näkäräinen is trying to keep Turkinen in close.
Näkäräinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Turkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Näkäräinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turkinen postures up in Näkäräinen's guard and throws a big left but Näkäräinen blocks it. #T3#
Turkinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Näkäräinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Näkäräinen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turkinen has passed into side control.
Turkinen lands an elbow.
Turkinen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Näkäräinen's shoulder. That is not cool.
Turkinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T4#
Näkäräinen tries to bench press Turkinen off him but Turkinen keeps the position.
Turkinen working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Näkäräinen can't do much from the bottom here.
Turkinen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Näkäräinen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Turkinen is thwarting Näkäräinen's attempts to control the position.
Turkinen controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Näkäräinen is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Näkäräinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Näkäräinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
It looked like Näkäräinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Näkäräinen shoots in and drives through. Turkinen sprawls well.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the body
and Näkäräinen counters with a good, hard body kick but Turkinen shrugs it off.
Pikku Näkäräinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Turkinen as Näkäräinen shoots in.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Näkäräinen moves away.
Näkäräinen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Näkäräinen moved out of range.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turkinen swings for the body but Näkäräinen moves out of range. #T1#
Näkäräinen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turkinen avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pikku Näkäräinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turkinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Näkäräinen fails to land the takedown.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Näkäräinen avoids it with no problem.
Näkäräinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Näkäräinen closes the distance but Turkinen moves to the side
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Näkäräinen thinking.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Näkäräinen slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turkinen, as that shot connected. #T2#
Näkäräinen tries to clinch up but Turkinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Näkäräinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Näkäräinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turkinen as he jumps to the side.
Näkäräinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Näkäräinen slips a jab from Turkinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Näkäräinen closes the distance but Turkinen moves to the side
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Näkäräinen walks into a stiff left hand from Turkinen.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Näkäräinen shoots in but Turkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turkinen scores with a body shot. #T3#
Turkinen misses with a hook. Näkäräinen ducked under it nicely.
Näkäräinen shoots for a double leg takedown but Turkinen sprawls well. He's pushed Näkäräinen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab lands there for Turkinen.
Näkäräinen defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Näkäräinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Näkäräinen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turkinen did well to prevent Näkäräinen getting side control.
Turkinen trying to control here.
Turkinen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Näkäräinen is looking for submissions but instead, Turkinen has regained full guard. #T4#
Turkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen has Näkäräinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Näkäräinen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turkinen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: AD479: Aggressive Combat     
Date:   Sep 02, 2017
#R1#
Turkinen misses with a right hand
enabling Am to counter with a crisp jab.
Am has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turkinen throws a hook but Am avoids it easily.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Am throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turkinen.
Am defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Am shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Am misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Am.
Am defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen scores with a hook.#T1#
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Am went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Am scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Am doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Am.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Turkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Am throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turkinen misses with a hook. Am ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Am thows a body kick. Turkinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Am throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turkinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Am to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen throws a hook but Am blocks it.
Am misses with a two punch combination.
Am swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Am is out of range.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Am gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the body
and Am counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Am moves away and avoids it.
Am drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Am fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Am is looking to counter with head kicks.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Turkinen as he connects with a hook.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Am defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Am counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
It looked like Am was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Am on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Am keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Am was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Am.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turkinen lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Am kicks Turkinen off and gets to his feet.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen thuds a left hand into Am's body.
Am throws a head kick that misses.
Am tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Am avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Am was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turkinen swings for the body but Am moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Am uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
A leg kick checked by Turkinen.
Am avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Am as he avoids it easily.
Turkinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Turkinen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turkinen not doing much here. #T1#
Am keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Am is trying to control but can't.
Turkinen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Am with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turkinen is nestled in close to Am, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Am keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Am is refusing to be controlled, as Turkinen sits in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turkinen wants to pass to mount but Am is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkinen is keen to just control but Am is a slippery customer.
Am won't allow Turkinen to pass to mount.
Am is looking for a sweep. Turkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Am looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turkinen not doing much here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Good shot there by Turkinen.
Am on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turkinen takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Am is looking to land body kicks.
Am tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Am throws a lazy head kick
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen shoots and misses
and Am counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Am counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Am thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turkinen if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
A big left from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Am moves away.
Am looks to land a left hand but Turkinen moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Am keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Am connects with a leg kick. Turkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Am at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Am does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Am misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turkinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good work by Turkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a right hand to the body.
Turkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Am on the side of the head.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
Am is looking for a counter combo.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am is looking to wear down Turkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Am keeps Turkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Turkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Am misses its target.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Am moves out of range.
Am throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Am throws a shot to the body.
Turkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Am counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turkinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Am has time to react.
Turkinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Am.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Am counters with a stiff right hand.
Am connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turkinen momentarily. #ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Am finish him?
Am steps in with a hook that catches Turkinen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Am follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Turkinen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am!
I Am made sure to mention his sponsor, Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD472: Another way     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Longbow.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Longbow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turkinen just manages to avoid it.
Turkinen connects with a looping right hand.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen with a jab.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Longbow throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longbow cracks a nice hook into Turkinen's ribs.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Longbow counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow lands a jab.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Longbow thows a leg kick but Turkinen checks it
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Longbow on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Longbow ducks down to avoid it.
Longbow is looking to counter punch.
Turkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Longbow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Longbow defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longbow was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Longbow staying out of range there.
Longbow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good exchange - Longbow coming out on top.
Turkinen throws a body punch but Longbow moves out of range.
Turkinen slips a straight right by Longbow.
Longbow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turkinen jabs Longbow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like Jaako Turkinen has been cut.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbow slips under a jab.
Longbow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turkinen is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Turkinen punishes Longbow's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longbow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turkinen's sensitive parts.
Turkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
Longbow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Longbow slips under a jab.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Longbow is looking to counter punch.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Longbow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Longbow looks to land a body kick but Turkinen moved away.
Turkinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longbow moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Longbow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Longbow momentarily. #T3#
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Longbow misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Turkinen misses.
Longbow tries a low kick but Turkinen avoids it.
Longbow chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Longbow was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longbow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Turkinen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Longbow in his tracks.
A big right from Turkinen misses.
Longbow throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Longbow moved out of range nicely.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longbow throws a leg kick but Turkinen checks it.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
Longbow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It seemed like Turkinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Turkinen.
Henry Longbow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longbow throws out the jab.
Turkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Longbow.
Turkinen throws a jab when Longbow was well out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Longbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Longbow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Longbow on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Longbow with a jab.
Turkinen misses with a body shot
and Longbow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Longbow throws a push kick but Turkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turkinen misses with a body punch
and Longbow counters with a low kick, right behind Turkinen 's knee.
A telegraphed right hand from Longbow misses the target.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longbow on the side of the head.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Longbow slips the punch.
Longbow moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Longbow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Longbow might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Longbow slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Longbow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Longbow doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Turkinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown but Longbow shows good takedown defense.
Longbow throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Longbow misses its intended target.
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Longbow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turkinen.
Longbow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Longbow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turkinen.
Longbow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Longbow is looking to counter punch.
Longbow looks to score with a jab to the body but Turkinen is just out of range.
Longbow slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Longbow tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow throws a push kick but Turkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Longbow's head but Longbow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow misses with a straight right.
Longbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longbow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands with a right hand.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Longbow counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Longbow fails to land with a series of punches.
Longbow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Longbow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turkinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turkinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Longbow's head.#T3#
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Longbow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turkinen lands a jab-cross combination.
Longbow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Longbow slips a straight right by Turkinen.
Turkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Longbow.
Longbow throws a counter high kick but Turkinen was just alert enough to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbow is looking to counter with a body kick.
Longbow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Longbow moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Turkinen scores with a four punch combination!
Turkinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Longbow ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.#T4#
Longbow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Turkinen is rocked!
Longbow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Turkinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Longbow finish him?
Turkinen misses the jab.
Turkinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Turkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Longbow.
Longbow walks into a straight right hand from Turkinen.
Turkinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut
and Longbow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbow moves away.
Longbow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Longbow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turkinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Longbow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jaako Turkinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jaako Turkinen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good exchange - Longbow coming out on top.
Longbow throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longbow defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Longbow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Longbow misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Longbow avoids the punch easily.
Longbow defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Longbow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longbow throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range.
Longbow throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Longbow.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Longbow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longbow misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbow moves away.
Turkinen misses with a right hand
and Longbow counters with a stiff right hand.
Longbow throws a right and a left that Turkinen avoids nicely.
Turkinen stuns Longbow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Longbow lands a nice shot to the body.
Turkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Longbow's shoulder, as Longbow tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Turkinen misses
enabling Longbow to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longbow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Turkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Longbow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longbow is looking to counter punch.
Longbow takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Longbow misses with a jab to the body
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Longbow blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Longbow misses its target.
Longbow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Longbow.
Longbow throws a big shot that misses.
Longbow avoids the body shot from Turkinen. #T3#
Longbow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longbow moves away.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Longbow throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longbow's head backwards.
Longbow tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turkinen is able to avoid easily.
Turkinen throws out a counter right but Longbow avoids it with no problem.
Turkinen blocks a leg kick.
Longbow misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Longbow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Longbow throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Longbow tries to move into range but Turkinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turkinen. Longbow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longbow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
It looked like Longbow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkinen.#T4#
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Longbow.
Longbow misses with a body shot
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Longbow throws the kick towards the body but Turkinen avoids it.
Longbow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longbow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Longbow ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FORCEE logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: AD464: Magic Mirror     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Petrycki slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
A head kick misses from Petrycki.
Petrycki swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen tests Petrycki's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrycki misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turkinen! But no joy.
Turkinen scores with a nice head shot.
Petrycki throws a solid leg kick but Turkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrycki.
We've been told by Petrycki's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrycki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turkinen takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Petrycki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen stuns Petrycki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrycki moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrycki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Petrycki misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Petrycki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrycki throws a push kick but Turkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turkinen takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Petrycki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki slips under a jab.
Turkinen lands a nice hook to Petrycki's body. Petrycki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Petrycki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Turkinen misses the jab.
Petrycki lunges at Turkinen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turkinen's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Petrycki misses with a body shot
letting Turkinen counter with a right hand.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Petrycki appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrycki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Petrycki.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.#T2#
Petrycki throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrycki.
Turkinen swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
Petrycki throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrycki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkinen cracks Petrycki with an open hand slap.
Petrycki throws a push kick but Turkinen slaps the foot to one side.
Petrycki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrycki is looking to land body kicks.
Turkinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turkinen moves out of range as Petrycki throws a body kick.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Petrycki slips the punch.
Turkinen misses the jab.
As Turkinen tries to get set, Petrycki tries to push him back and clinch up but Turkinen manages to avoid the attempt.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Petrycki is looking to counter with head kicks.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrycki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Petrycki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrycki misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen looks to land a combination but Petrycki avoids it well.
Turkinen walks into a left hand.
Turkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrycki counters with an inside leg kick.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Petrycki saw that one coming.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrycki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turkinen slips under a jab.
Petrycki throws an off balance right hand
and Turkinen counters with a left to the body.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Petrycki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkinen lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen misses with a left hand
and Petrycki counters with a straight right hand.
Petrycki throws a sloppy head kick
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrycki is looking to wear down Turkinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Petrycki missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Petryckis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrycki.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrycki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Petrycki throws a right hand that Turkinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Turkinen also avoids with ease.
Turkinen clobbers Petrycki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turkinen throws a right hand that Petrycki ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrycki also avoids with ease.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
Turkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrycki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrycki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turkinen cracks a nice hook into Petrycki's ribs.
Turkinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrycki.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrycki misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Petrycki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Turkinen punishes Petrycki's body with a nice straight punch.
Petrycki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrycki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Petrycki wants to slow Turkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Turkinen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrycki throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turkinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Petrycki throws a series of punches but Turkinen avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen shoots in but Petrycki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Petrycki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Petrycki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Petrycki moved out of range.
Turkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Petrycki defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Petrycki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrycki avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrycki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Petrycki.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrycki was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Petrycki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turkinen moves away.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrycki looks to land a combination but Turkinen avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Petrycki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been informed that Turkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Petrycki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turkinen throws a series of punches but Petrycki moves out of range.
Petrycki went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrycki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen moves out of range as Petrycki strikes.#T2#
Petrycki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice shot lands for Turkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Petrycki.
Petrycki misses the jab.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen connects with a right hand. Petrycki shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrycki. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrycki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turkinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrycki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrycki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turkinen.
Petrycki lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen moves away from the strike by Petrycki.
Turkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrycki.
Turkinen cracks Petrycki with a right hand to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrycki might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T3#
Petrycki slips a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen goes for a double leg but Petrycki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrycki continues to drive forward.
Turkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Petrycki staying out of range there.
Petrycki falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Turkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrycki walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Petrycki counters with a nice body shot.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen swings for the body but Petrycki moves out of range.
Turkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrycki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petrycki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Petrycki misses
and Turkinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrycki is just out of range.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen blocks a head kick by Petrycki. #T4#
Petrycki misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrycki tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrycki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Petrycki.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
Petrycki throwing a counter right hand but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Petrycki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petrycki's waist but Petrycki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turkinen off to one side.
Bogdan Petrycki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaako Turkinen.
Petrycki swings for the body but Turkinen moves out of range.
Petrycki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrycki moves away.
Turkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrycki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Petrycki's head but Petrycki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Turkinen tries for a takedown but Petrycki circles away easily
and Petrycki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Petrycki connects with a looping right hand.
Turkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrycki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Petrycki. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Petrycki.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Petrycki moved out of range nicely.
Petrycki tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Turkinen takes a swing at Petrycki's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPetrycki.#T1#
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrycki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turkinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bogdan Petrycki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Petrycki as Turkinen shoots in.
Turkinen cracks Petrycki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrycki tries to bum rush Turkinen with a series of wild strikes but Turkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrycki throws out a leg kick but Turkinen moves out of range and Petrycki only half commits.
Petrycki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turkinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrycki with a body shot.
Turkinen with a jab.
Petrycki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Petrycki scores with a four punch combination!
Petrycki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrycki takes one to the side of the head.
Petrycki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Petrycki was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrycki.
It looked like Petrycki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrycki scores with a hook.
Petrycki throws a head kick that half lands.
Turkinen dips to his left and cracks Petrycki with an uppercut!
Petrycki slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Petrycki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrycki at a distance.
Petrycki ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Petrycki counters with a good, hard body kick but Turkinen shrugs it off.
Petrycki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Petrycki misses the jab.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Petrycki throws a low kick but Turkinen moves out of range easily.
Petrycki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrycki manages to avoid it.
Petrycki misses with a lunging right hand
and Turkinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bogdan Petrycki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrycki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrycki keeps Turkinen at a distance using the push kick.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Petrycki saw that one coming.
Petrycki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turkinen avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD2#
Turkinen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrycki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrycki keeps working.
Petrycki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Petrycki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Turkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Turkinen cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turkinen raining down hammerfists from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FORCEE, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD458: Blessed scarface     
Date:   Jun 24, 2017
#R1#
Grabowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Grabowski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Grabowski misses.
Turkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Grabowski counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turkinen connects with the punch.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Turkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Grabowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grabowski throws a solid leg kick but Turkinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Grabowski.
Turkinen connects with the punch.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski lands with a straight right. Turkinen didn't see that one coming.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Grabowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen lands a jab to Grabowski's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Turkinen.
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!
Turkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Grabowski off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Grabowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turkinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Grabowski counters with a good low kick that Turkinen was not able to check.
Donk. Turkinen catches Grabowski right on the button with a cross.
Grabowski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grabowski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turkinen lands a jab to the head.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Grabowski saw that one coming.
Turkinen throws a shot from downtown. Grabowski moves away and avoids it.
Grabowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grabowski feints and then cracks Turkinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turkinen down.
Turkinen throws the left hand but Grabowski avoids the punch easily.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen connects with the punch.#T2#
Grabowski lands a jab to the head.
Grabowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grabowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Turkinen misses
and Grabowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Grabowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
letting Grabowski counter with a right hand.
Turkinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Grabowski misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Grabowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turkinen.
Turkinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Grabowski staying out of range there.
Grabowski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target. #T3#
Turkinen misses the jab.
Grabowski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Grabowski gets caught flat footed, as Turkinen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Turkinen landing with the ground and pound.
Turkinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turkinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grabowski wants to sweep here but Turkinen controlling him for the moment.
Turkinen trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Turkinen being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Turkinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grabowski's head.
Turkinen trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Turkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Grabowski.
Turkinen trying to control but Grabowski is working from the bottom.
Turkinen slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grabowski blocks a jab.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabowski is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grabowski can do to turn this around?
Turkinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Grabowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkinen.
A shot to the liver by Grabowski. Beautiful body shot.
Turkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grabowski can pounce on him.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Grabowski's head but Grabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen catches Grabowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grabowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Turkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grabowski avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Grabowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Grabowski throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Turkinen there.
Grabowski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turkinen.
Grabowski throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turkinen lands with an overhand left.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Grabowski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grabowski throws an overhand right that lands on Turkinen's shoulder, as Turkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Borys Grabowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grabowski misses with a low kick.
Turkinen swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
It seemed like Grabowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Grabowski throws a hook to the side of Turkinen's head but Turkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Grabowski slips a jab from Turkinen.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut. Turkinen saw that one coming.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grabowski.
Turkinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grabowski slips a jab from Turkinen.
A countering left hand to the body from Grabowski misses.
Turkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turkinen scores with a hook.
Grabowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turkinen swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range. #T3#
Grabowski throws a lazy right hand but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grabowski misses with a body shot.
Grabowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Grabowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Grabowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
A big right from Grabowski misses.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Grabowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grabowski takes one to the side of the head.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabowski. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Grabowski ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grabowski was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grabowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a combination
and Grabowski counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Grabowski misses.
Grabowski misses with an uppercut
and Turkinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turkinen darts in looking for a takedown but Grabowski gets double underhooks and turns Turkinen into the cage.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Turkinen.
Turkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabowski.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Grabowski should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Grabowski tries to land a leg kick but Turkinen saw it coming and moves away.
Grabowski missing with a left hand there. Turkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Grabowski misses.
Turkinen swings for the body but Grabowski moves out of range.
A nice side step and Grabowski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Turkinen lands the left hand.
Turkinen looks to land a left hand but Grabowski moved out of range nicely.
Grabowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Grabowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grabowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Turkinen swings widly with a right hand
and Grabowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabowski throws a shot to the body.
Grabowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grabowski slips a jab from Turkinen.
Grabowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Grabowski throws a body punch but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen throwing a counter right hand but Grabowski manages to avoid it.
Grabowski digs a good hook to Turkinen's body.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Grabowski slips under a jab.
Turkinen connects with a looping right hand.
A swing and a miss from Turkinen.
Grabowski flicks out a counter leg kick but Turkinen steps away.
Grabowski connects with a solid leg kick.
Grabowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grabowski lands a nice hook to Turkinen's body. Turkinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turkinen staying out of range there.
Turkinen misses with a body shot
and Grabowski counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turkinen's knee momentarily.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
Turkinen misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Grabowski misses.
Borys Grabowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T2#
Turkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Grabowski.
Grabowski looks to throw the jab but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Grabowski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Grabowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grabowski scores with a nice head shot.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grabowski takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grabowski. Turkinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Turkinen misses the target.
Grabowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a hook but Grabowski avoids it easily.
Grabowski drops his hands momentarily and Turkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grabowski's head backwards.
Turkinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turkinen avoids the head kick by Grabowski.
Turkinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turkinen scores with a hook to the body. Grabowski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turkinen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grabowski at a distance.
Grabowski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turkinen is out of range.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabowski.
Grabowski only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turkinen avoids the body shot from Grabowski.
Grabowski needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Turkinen blocks a leg kick.
Grabowski thuds a left hand into Turkinen's body.
A swing and a miss from Grabowski.#T4#
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen looks to land a right hand but Grabowski moved out of range.
Grabowski misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Turkinen.
Turkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabowski loads up on a big right hand but Turkinen slips the punch.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the head.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Grabowski.
Turkinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grabowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turkinen slips a jab from Grabowski.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Grabowski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Grabowski takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaako Turkinen.
Well Turkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

Jaako Turkinen very nearly forgot to thank FORCEE amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: AD453: Konfrontacja     
Date:   Jun 07, 2017
#R1#
Henry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turkinen circles away.
Turkinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henry slips a jab and a cross from Turkinen.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turkinen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Turkinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Henry's head.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Henry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Henry doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Henry napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Henry is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Henry struggling a bit here.#T1#
Turkinen working the body and head with strikes.
Turkinen wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry tries to buck Turkinen off but Turkinen is having none of it.
Turkinen wants to control but Henry is keeping him busy.
Henry is trying to control Turkinen's posture but Turkinen avoids it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Henry tries to bench press Turkinen off him but Turkinen keeps the position.
Turkinen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU#
Turkinen decides to stand back up.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Henry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Henry slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen slips under a jab from Henry.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown but Turkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Turkinen digs a good body shot into Henry's ribs.#T3#
Turkinen lands with an uppercut that bounces Henry off the cage and back into range.
Turkinen lands with a right hand.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHenry.
Turkinen misses with a body punch
letting Henry counter with a right hand.
Turkinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henry on the side of the head.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Henry connects with a jab.
Turkinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Henry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry misses with a takedown attempt - Turkinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaako Turkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Henry.
Turkinen connects with a jab.
Turkinen cracks Henry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turkinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been informed that Henry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Henry misses with a kick to the body.
Turkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Henry's head back.
Turkinen takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Turkinen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Turkinen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Henrys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen cracks Henry with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Henry cracks Turkinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Henry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Henry closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Henry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Henry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Henry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkinen.
A nice side step and Henry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Henry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Henry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Henry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turkinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Henry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henry.
A slow jab from Turkinen misses its intended target.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Henry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turkinen manages to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Henry makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Turkinen catches Henry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a straight right hand.
Turkinen takes a swing at Henry's ribcage but misses.
Henry throws out a counter right but Turkinen avoids it with no problem.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turkinen scores with a hook.
Turkinen lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Henry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Henry avoids the body shot from Turkinen.
Henry shoots in looking for a takedown but Turkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Henry's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Turkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Turkinen jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Henry throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Henry.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Henry! But no joy.
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
A shot to the body from Turkinen misses
and Henry counters with a left to the body.
Henry misses with a two punch combination.
Turkinen jabs Henry right on the nose. Henry blinks but takes it well.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turkinen misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turkinen lands a head shot.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Turkinen moves away and avoids it.
Turkinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Turkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henry manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Henry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turkinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henry counters with a good low kick that Turkinen was not able to check.
Turkinen jabs Henry to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turkinen looks to throw the jab but Henry is out of range.
Turkinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Henry blocks a jab.
Turkinen slips a jab and a cross from Henry.
Henry takes a swing at Turkinen's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry looks to land a right hand but Turkinen moved out of range.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Henry tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turkinen swinging wildly here. #T1#
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turkinen throws out the jab.
Henry throws a series of punches but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turkinen throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turkinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Henry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
A shot to the liver by Turkinen. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Turkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Turkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turkinen darts in looking for a takedown but Henry gets double underhooks and turns Turkinen into the cage.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Henry.
Henry is looking for the big counter here.
Turkinen cracks Henry with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turkinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turkinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Turkinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Henry to counter with a crisp jab.
Turkinen misses with a jab to the body
and Henry counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Henry misses with a hook.
Turkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Henry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turkinen lands a really nice looking cross but Henry seems unphased.
Turkinen misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Henry staying out of range there.
Henry defending well as Turkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Henry misses with a body shot.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Henry looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T4#
Nice uppercut there from Turkinen.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Henry's head backwards.
Turkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henry was well out of range. Poor timing from Turkinen.
Henry throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen tests Henry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Henry but Henry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
John Henry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Turkinen tries to sprawl but Henry drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Henry looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

During a confident post fight interview, Jaako Turkinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AD447: Tennouheika Banzai     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Banchamek gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banchamek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turkinen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Banchamek shoots in and gets a takedown into Turkinen's guard.
Turkinen wants to get back to his feet but Banchamek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turkinen controls Banchamek momentarily but Banchamek frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Turkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banchamek looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banchamek is one step ahead there.
Banchamek trying to control but Turkinen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Banchamek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banchamek postures up in Turkinen's guard and throws a big left but Turkinen blocks it.
Banchamek tries to free his leg and advance position but Turkinen is retaining full guard.
Turkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Banchamek from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banchamek has been working on his balance at MM eh Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Turkinen.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turkinen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banchamek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jaako Turkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen scores with the left hand. Banchamek knows he should have avoided that one.
Turkinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Turkinen misses. #T2#
Turkinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banchamek.
Turkinen tests Banchamek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turkinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek shoots in looking for a takedown but Turkinen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banchamek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turkinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banchamek doesn't seem bothered though.
Turkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek wants to clinch.#T3#
Turkinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
Banchamek shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banchamek prevents Turkinen from improving his position.
Banchamek is just content to waste time from the top position. Turkinen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turkinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Banchamek wants to control from the top but Turkinen keeps moving. #T4#
Turkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banchamek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banchamek won't allow Turkinen to sweep him here.
Banchamek looking to pass the guard.
Banchamek being controlled here momentarily.
Banchamek preventing the sweep.
Banchamek wants to pass the guard but Turkinen is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turkinen is on top in guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Banchamek gets a clinch.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Turkinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banchamek.
Turkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Banchamek avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek jumps guard but Turkinen stands there with Banchamek around his waist. Banchamek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Turkinen lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen misses with some punches.
Turkinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turkinen after a bit of a struggle.
Banchamek lands a nice uppercut.
Banchamek prevents a body shot from Turkinen. #T1#
Banchamek swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banchamek misses with some punches.
Turkinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banchameks head.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a shoulder strike.
Turkinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a body punch.
Turkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Turkinen cracks Banchamek with a nice body shot.
Banchamek is looking to break free of the clinch but Turkinen has double underhooks.
Banchamek is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turkinen is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A hook to the body from Turkinen.
Banchamek misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Banchamek controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Turkinen.
Banchamek is looking for a takedown.
Turkinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Turkinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banchamek's efforts to push away.
Banchamek blocks an uppercut.
Banchamek blocks a body shot from Turkinen.
Banchamek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turkinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banchamek can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banchamek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Banchamek.
Turkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banchamek.
Turkinen lands with a left to the head.
Turkinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Banchamek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banchamek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turkinen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banchamek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice cross by Turkinen.
Banchamek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turkinen.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banchamek's head backwards.#T4#
Banchamek doesn't manage to clinch there - Turkinen circles away.
Rune Banchamek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Turkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Banchamek ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen scores with a hook.
Banchamek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banchamek momentarily.
Turkinen misses with a looping left.
Banchamek feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banchamek has time to react.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Banchamek gets a clinch.
Banchamek is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banchamek's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Banchamek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turkinen tests Banchamek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banchamek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Banchamek's head but Banchamek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banchamek throws a big counter combination but Turkinen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown but Turkinen shows good takedown defense.
Turkinen throws a good cross that connects.
Turkinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banchamek needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Banchamek shoots in for a double leg but Turkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banchamek tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turkinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turkinen takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Turkinen lands with a straight right. Banchamek didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banchamek shoots in but Turkinen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rune Banchamek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Banchamek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banchamek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen.
Turkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banchamek moves away.
Banchamek goes for a double leg but Turkinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turkinen continues to drive forward.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Turkinen keeps the fight on the outside.
Banchamek ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Banchamek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Turkinen.
Banchamek shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Rune Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banchamek looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banchamek closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turkinen throws a series of punches but Banchamek avoids them all with ease.
Banchamek tries to counter by clinching up but Turkinen breaks away and moves out of range.
Turkinen lands a jab.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Turkinen breaks away
and Turkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banchamek throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Banchamek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turkinen with a hook.
Turkinen scores with a jab.
Banchamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good exchange - Turkinen coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.#T3#
Banchamek moves in looking to clinch but Turkinen pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Turkinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banchamek doesn't seem phased though.
Turkinen punishes Banchamek's body with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Turkinen scores with a four punch combination!
Turkinen thuds his right hand into Banchamek's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Turkinen takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Turkinen.
Banchamek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turkinen but Turkinen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Turkinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Turkinen lands with a hook. Banchamek tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banchamek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen lands a slapping body shot.
Turkinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banchamek momentarily.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banchamek with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkinen to score with a decent uppercut.
Banchamek has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banchamek there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turkinen lands a nice hook to Banchamek's body. Banchamek takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Turkinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch.
Banchamek takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banchamek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turkinen 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

An out of breath Jaako Turkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: AD442: LightShot     
Date:   May 03, 2017
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Turkinen misses the target.
Marshal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Marshal ducks down to avoid it.
Marshal darts in looking for a takedown but Turkinen gets double underhooks and turns Marshal into the cage.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turkinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turkinen throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Turkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marshal staying out of range there.
Marshal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turkinen as he avoids it easily.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marshal fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaako Turkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliah Marshal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Turkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Turkinen forces Marshal back against the cage and clinches.
Turkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marshal is looking for a takedown.
Turkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turkinen lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Marshal breaks from the clinch.
Turkinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marshal.
Marshal ducks under a wild hook from Turkinen.
Good shot there by Turkinen.
Turkinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen dodges the punch combination from Marshal.
Marshal moves out of range as Turkinen strikes.
Turkinen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD#
Turkinen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Marshal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turkinen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turkinen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Turkinen trying to control but Marshal is working from the bottom.
Marshal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turkinen is one step ahead there.
Turkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turkinen pushing down on Marshal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Turkinen is keen to just control but Marshal is a slippery customer.
Turkinen with the ground and pound but Marshal uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Turkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshal is retaining full guard. #T3#
Turkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshal is keeping the position for now.
Turkinen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marshal has Turkinen pulled in close to control his posture.
Turkinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turkinen lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turkinen throws a right hand that misses
and Marshal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Marshal shoots in and bounces Turkinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Marshal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turkinen, not yet.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Marshal from controlling successfully.
Marshal passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marshal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen jabs Marshal to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marshal fails with the takedown.
Turkinen throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Marshal has Turkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Turkinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marshal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Marshal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turkinen smiles and moves away.
Jaako Turkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliah Marshal.#T1#
Turkinen misses with a straight left.
Turkinen lands a jab to Marshal's midsection.
A jab from Turkinen misses.
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Marshal ducks down to avoid it.
Turkinen lands an overhand right.
Marshal staying out of range there.
Turkinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marshal has time to react.
Turkinen misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Marshal clinches. #TD#
Turkinen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Marshal is trying to keep an underhook but Turkinen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turkinen moves into full mount! Marshal won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal wants to control but Turkinen is having none of it.
Turkinen scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Marshal? #T2#
Marshal tries to hold on but Turkinen postures up.
Turkinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshal is looking to escape.
Turkinen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turkinen wants to control the pace but Marshal is squirming around nicely.
Turkinen landing punches.
Turkinen with the ground and pound from mount.
Turkinen landing strikes, looking to finish! #T3#
Turkinen lands a couple of good shots and Marshal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Turkinen doesn't have the hooks in and Marshal manages to turn into his guard.
Turkinen managing to control the position.
Turkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turkinen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Jaako Turkinen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Marshal looking for subs off his back but Turkinen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Turkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Turkinen content to control rather than advance.
Turkinen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turkinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshal defending well though.
Marshal tries to get to full guard but Turkinen has control of the leg.
Turkinen is looking to stall here but Marshal recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Turkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marshal goes for a double leg but Turkinen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turkinen continues to drive forward.
Turkinen lands with a good body shot.
Marshal walks into a jab.
Marshal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkinen.
Marshal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turkinen sprawls well. Turkinen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marshal gets slowly back to his feet.
Turkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal tries for a takedown but Turkinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jaako Turkinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliah Marshal.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turkinen connects with a body shot.
Turkinen tests Marshal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eliah Marshal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshal fails in his attempt to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Turkinen misses its target.#T1#
Turkinen throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marshal misses with a takedown attempt - Turkinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Turkinen takes a swing at Marshal's ribcage but misses.
Marshal fails with the takedown.
Marshal shoots in for a double leg but Turkinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marshal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Turkinen lands a head shot.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No luck for Marshal with that takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Turkinen.#T2#
Turkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Turkinen does it's job there.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Marshal slips the punch.
Jab from Turkinen.
Turkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turkinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaako Turkinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Turkinen cracks Marshal with an open hand slap.
Turkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshal's head backwards.
Marshal slips under a jab from Turkinen.
Marshal looks to land a body kick but Turkinen moved away.
Marshal tries to clinch up.#TD#
Turkinen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marshal is trying to defend but Turkinen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marshal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T3#
Turkinen wants to take a breather but Marshal is having none of it.
Turkinen wants to pass the guard but Marshal is defending well.
Turkinen working over Marshal with some ground and pound. Marshal looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eliah Marshal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen is trying to control. Marshal wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turkinen blocks the strikes from Marshal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshal has hold of Turkinen's hands but Turkinen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turkinen content to control rather than advance.
Turkinen is thwarting Marshal's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turkinen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marshal is refusing to be controlled, as Turkinen sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Turkinen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turkinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

A victorious Jaako Turkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AD432: Army of fighters     
Date:   Mar 29, 2017
#R1#
Miller throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkinen misses with a straight right.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Miller misses with an attempted mid kick.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Turkinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Miller misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Turkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Turkinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land.
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!
Turkinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller working aggressively here. #T1#
Turkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Turkinen avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Turkinen.
A short right from Turkinen on the inside.
Miller is leaning against Turkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turkinen lands a body punch.
Turkinen has Miller pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Miller manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Good body shot from Turkinen.
A shot in the inside from Turkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Turkinen lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turkinen lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Turkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land. #T2#
Turkinen tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller misses with some punches.
Turkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkinen controls his hands.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Turkinen.
Turkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turkinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Turkinen blocking some punches.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Turkinen lands a right hand. #T3#
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with some punches.
Turkinen tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkinen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Turkinen blocking some punches.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller prevents a body shot from Turkinen.
Miller throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Turkinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkinen.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller working aggressively here.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkinen misses with the head strike. #T4#
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Turkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Turkinen's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
A short right from Turkinen.
Turkinen prevents a body shot from Miller. #TD2#
Turkinen tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turkinen jabs at Miller's body.
Turkinen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turkinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Turkinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turkinen.
Turkinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Turkinen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turkinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Miller takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turkinen lands with a hook. Miller tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Miller looks to clinch
and Turkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miller wants to clinch up but Turkinen keeps it at a distance.
Miller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Turkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miller takes one on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turkinen.
Turkinen connects with a jab.
Miller moves away from the strike by Turkinen.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Turkinen cracks Miller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turkinen stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miller throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turkinen on the side of the head.
Jaako Turkinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Miller.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miller. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turkinen connects with a jab.
Miller takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice jab there from Turkinen.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Turkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Miller lands a jab.
Turkinen avoids a kick to the body.
Turkinen moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Miller takes one to the chin there.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Miller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turkinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Turkinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller throws a head kick but Turkinen moves out of range.
Turkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turkinen.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Turkinen moves out of range easily. #T3#
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkinen.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnny Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller throws the left hand but Turkinen avoids the punch easily.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Turkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turkinens head.
Turkinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turkinen lands a shot to the body.
Turkinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Turkinen.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkinen. #T4#
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!
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen is working Miller over against the cage.
Turkinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Turkinen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Miller can't fight it off and eventually Turkinen manages to take the fight to the floor. Miller looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turkinen is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller controls Turkinen momentarily but Turkinen frees himself.
Turkinen passes into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turkinen trying to mount his opponent but Miller defends it.
Turkinen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen throws a looping overhand right but Miller ducks down to avoid it.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Miller looks for the body kick but Turkinen saw that one coming.
Turkinen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Turkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turkinen lands a body shot.
Turkinen lands a nice hook to Miller's body. Miller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turkinen throws a series of strikes that have Miller backpedaling.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turkinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Miller throws a hook but Turkinen avoids it easily.
Turkinen misses with an uppercut.
Turkinen throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turkinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Miller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a hook. Turkinen ducked under it nicely.
Turkinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turkinen blocks a jab.
Turkinen punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Turkinen darts in and clinches Miller up against the cage.
Turkinen lands a right hand.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turkinen misses with some punches.
Miller working aggressively here.
Turkinen lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller misses with some punches.
Turkinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnny Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Turkinen.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Turkinen back against the cage.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkinen controls his hands.
Turkinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkinen misses with a body punch.
Turkinen tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Turkinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turkinen.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turkinen works on Miller's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Turkinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
Miller misses with some punches.
Miller is leaning against Turkinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Turkinen.
A head punch on the inside from Turkinen fails to land.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turkinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miller lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Turkinen.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkinen lands a body shot in the clinch. #TD2#
Turkinen lands a takedown into guard.
Turkinen distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turkinen connects with a couple of short punches.
Turkinen stands up over Miller, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turkinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turkinen stands and throws Miller's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
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!
Turkinen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miller keeps working.
Miller seems a little lost for a moment, as Turkinen dominates the positioning.
Turkinen working the body and head with strikes.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Turkinen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Turkinen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Miller to see if he's OK.
Turkinen wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turkinen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

A very excited looking Jaako Turkinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: AD426: First Down     
Date:   Mar 11, 2017
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Turkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turkinen.
Turkinen dives in and grabs Banchamek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banchamek pushes down on Turkinen's head and hops out.
Banchamek misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Turkinen counters with a single leg into guard. Banchamek didn't expect that.
Turkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banchamek looking to control.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Turkinen passes Banchamek's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Turkinen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turkinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banchamek defending well though.
Banchamek is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Turkinen scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Turkinen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banchamek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banchamek trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Banchamek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turkinen defends it easily.
Turkinen chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Banchamek is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Turkinen rolls with it to try and escape but Banchamek cranks on the arm and Turkinen is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rune Banchamek!
Our winner, Rune Banchamek, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: AD420: Bla or BlaBla     
Date:   Feb 18, 2017
#R1##CL#
Robbery has Turkinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Robbery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turkinen backwards.
Robbery lands an uppercut.
Robbery looking for a takedown.
Turkinen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robbery has a couple of punches blocked by Turkinen.
Robbery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Robbery swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Robbery working aggressively here.
Robbery missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Turkinen wants the takedown. Robbery is fighting it off but Turkinen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Robbery's guard against the cage.
Turkinen throws a big elbow that misses.
Robbery trying to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turkinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turkinen wants to pass the guard but Robbery is keeping the position.#T1##SU2#
Turkinen stands up from Robbery's guard - Turkinen perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Robbery moves into the clinch.
Robbery misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Turkinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Robbery is trying to control but can't.
Turkinen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turkinen is thwarting Robbery's attempts to control the position.
Turkinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Robbery wants to control but Turkinen is keeping busy.
Robbery is looking for a sweep. Turkinen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen is pressing down on Robbery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robbery is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Turkinen. #T2#
Robbery moves into full guard. #SUB#
Robbery has his feet on Turkinen's thighs here. He's pushed Turkinen off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Turkinen screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arjen Franck Robbery!
Arjen Franck Robbery managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cartel Elite Supps, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: AD416: Nobody is perfect     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Turkinen instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Turkinen has picked Bishop up - he's going for a ride! Turkinen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bishop is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is not content to let Turkinen control the position.
Turkinen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bishop!
Bishop sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bishop wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Turkinen wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen drops an elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop tries to roll over but Turkinen keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Turkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turkinen throwing shots but Bishop is blocking nicely.
Bishop is pressing down on Turkinen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turkinen trying to move into half guard but instead Bishop has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Turkinen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Turkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Turkinen is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Turkinen wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Turkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Turkinen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bishop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turkinen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Turkinen is trying to control but can't.
Turkinen is not content to let Bishop control the position.
Bishop prevents Turkinen from improving his position.#T3#
Turkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bishop is working away from the top position though.
Turkinen is pressing down on Bishop's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Turkinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turkinen is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him. #T4##CL2#
Turkinen drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Bishop tries for a takedown but Turkinen manages to get underhooks.
Bishop throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkinen. #TD2#
Turkinen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turkinen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Turkinen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bishop defends it well.
Bishop works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bishop is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turkinen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bishop's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop pulls Turkinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Turkinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bishop can't keep his opponent in guard - Turkinen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turkinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bishop.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bishop - that will leave a mark!
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Turkinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Turkinen clinches up against the cage.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop tries a body shot but Turkinen blocks it. #TD2#
Turkinen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Turkinen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bishop does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turkinen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen postures up.
Jaako Turkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Turkinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Turkinen eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Bishop tries to roll over but Turkinen keeps him under control.
Turkinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bishop defending well though.
Turkinen trying to pass the guard but Bishop defending well.
Turkinen thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Turkinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop's head.
Turkinen is keen to just control but Bishop is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turkinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turkinen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Turkinen wants to take a breather but Bishop is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Turkinen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bishop on his heels. He'll look to pass Bishop's guard now, I'm sure.
Bishop might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turkinen preventing the sweep.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Turkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bishop is keeping the position for now.
Bishop pulls Turkinen in close to his closed guard and prevents Turkinen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turkinen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Turkinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turkinen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turkinen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bishop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turkinen.
Bishop sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Turkinen thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Turkinen trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop moves into full guard.
Turkinen looking to pass the guard.
Bishop manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turkinen manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkinen controlling Bishop's posture.
Turkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bishop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Turkinen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Turkinen kicks Bishop off and gets to his feet.
Bishop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bishop tries to score with a low kick but Turkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Turkinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Turkinen lands a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turkinen scoring with some ground and pound.
Turkinen trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom. #T1#
Turkinen throws a strike but Bishop rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Turkinen controlling Bishop's posture.
Turkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Turkinen being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turkinen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Turkinen pulls Bishop in close to his closed guard and prevents Bishop from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Turkinen 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Bishop shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Turkinen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bishop is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turkinen 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.
Arthur Bishop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turkinen wants to improve his position but instead Bishop has moved into half guard.
Turkinen is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
Turkinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Turkinen trying to control from the bottom.
Turkinen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bishop manages to pass to mount!
Bishop looking to control but Turkinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turkinen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop controlling the pace for now.
Jaako Turkinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turkinen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arthur Bishop.
I think Turkinen 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

A victorious Jaako Turkinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: UVT 371: Round IV     
Date:   Jun 05, 2016
#R1##TD#
Turkinen dives in and scores a takedown into Bishop's guard.
Turkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Bishop gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Turkinen is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turkinen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turkinen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turkinen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turkinen, not yet.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB#
Turkinen is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Turkinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bishop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Turkinen looking to pass the guard.
Turkinen throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turkinen's guard. Nice move by Bishop!#REVB#
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Turkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop is fighting to break Turkinen's control of his arms but Turkinen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bishop works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Turkinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turkinen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bishop has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Bishop has a good base and remains in mount.
Turkinen tries to lock up and control but Bishop gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turkinen is looking to get to half guard.
Bishop looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turkinen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turkinen tries to hold on but Bishop pushes him away.
Turkinen working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Turkinen is working hard here to advance position.
Turkinen wants to control but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Turkinen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bishop looking to finish with strikes here!
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop wants to control but Turkinen has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Turkinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Turkinen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turkinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop throws a jab when Turkinen was well out of range.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Turkinen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've been hearing that Turkinen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen postures up.
Turkinen is looking to take a break and control but Bishop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turkinen trying to control from Bishop's half guard. Bishop has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Turkinen is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Turkinen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Turkinen looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Turkinen has gone for a leg lock! Bishop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Turkinen's guard.#REVB##T1#
Turkinen trying to control the position here.
Turkinen looking to control.
Turkinen controlling the position.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turkinen has control of Bishop's left arm, preventing Bishop from doing any damage.
Bishop trying to control but Turkinen is working from the bottom.
Turkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bryan Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Turkinen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turkinen defends it well.#TD2#
Turkinen gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bishop to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Turkinen scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Turkinen clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Turkinen breaks the clinch.
Bryan Bishop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Bishop dives in for a single leg takedown but Turkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turkinen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turkinen is defended easily by Bishop.
Bishop drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turkinen defends it well.
Turkinen moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Turkinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turkinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bishop lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bishop wants to take the fight to the mat but Turkinen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Turkinen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bishop regains guard.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Turkinen tries to pass.
Turkinen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.#T4#
Turkinen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turkinen trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Turkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Turkinen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Turkinen throws an elbow that misses. Bishop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turkinen's guard. Nice move by Bishop!#REVB#
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!
Turkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Turkinen clinches.
Bishop is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Turkinen tightens his grip and picks Bishop up, before dumping him to the ground. Bishop manages to land in guard.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turkinen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turkinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop trying to control the position.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turkinen. #T1#
Turkinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turkinen tries for a takedown but Bishop circles away easily#TD2#
so Bishop counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turkinen keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Turkinen seems keen to control Bishop's posture.
Turkinen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turkinen is controlling Bishop's posture.#T2#
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkinen has wrist control.
Turkinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bishop's guard. #REVR#
Turkinen wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Bishop seems keen to control Turkinen's posture.
Turkinen trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Turkinen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turkinen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turkinen throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Bishop looking for a sweep. Not yet Bishop, not yet.
Turkinen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bishop works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turkinen is looking to pass into half guard but Bishop pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bishop is in guard.#REVB#
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Turkinen has wrist control.
Turkinen is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture.
Turkinen controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turkinen holds on and takes a little breather.
Turkinen controls Bishop momentarily but Bishop frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4##CL#
Turkinen darts in and clinches Bishop up against the cage.
Turkinen taking a breather.
The referee calls for Turkinen to work.
Turkinen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaako Turkinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop wants to break free but Turkinen has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD#
Turkinen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Turkinen manages to end up in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaako Turkinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turkinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaako Turkinen!

An out of breath Jaako Turkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: UVT 362: Mattos vs Adrian     
Date:   Apr 02, 2016
#R1##TD2#
Turkinen looking to score a takedown here. Adabisi is defending well but Turkinen drives through and ends up in Adabisi's guard.
Adabisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adabisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turkinen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Turkinen drops back looking for a leg! Adabisi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adabisi manages to kick Turkinen off! Turkinen jumps back into Adabisi's guard.
Turkinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turkinen working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Adabisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turkinen wants to pass the guard but Adabisi is keeping the position.
Turkinen looking to sit in guard and control but Adabisi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Turkinen pulls Adabisi in close to prevent any damage.
Adabisi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Turkinen, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turkinen holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adabisi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turkinen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adabisi seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Turkinen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turkinen with a poor takedown #CL#
and Adabisi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short uppercut from Adabisi.
Turkinen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaako Turkinen.
Adabisi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adabisi.
Adabisi lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Turkinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adabisi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Turkinen.
Turkinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adabisi prevents it.
Turkinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adabisi is trying to break the clinch but Turkinen is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Adabisi.
Turkinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adabisi pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Adabisi breaks the clinch.
Turkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Adabisi's head back. #TD2#
Turkinen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adabisi manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Turkinen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adabisi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adabisi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adabisi! #REVR#
Turkinen wants to control but Adabisi postures up.#T4#
Adabisi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turkinen keeps working.
Turkinen gets back to half guard.
Turkinen is looking to improve his position.
Adabisi is thwarting Turkinen's attempts to control the position.
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!
Adabisi not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Simon Adabisi will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Turkinen throws a hook to the side of Adabisi's head but Adabisi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turkinen scores with a hook.
Turkinen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turkinen lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Turkinen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turkinen lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adabisi 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.
Turkinen trying to control but Adabisi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkinen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turkinen advances to half guard.
Jaako Turkinen has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Turkinen thows a huge punch but Adabisi dodges it nicely.
Turkinen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adabisi's head. #SUB2#
Turkinen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turkinen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adabisi is staying active underneath Turkinen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turkinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turkinen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adabisi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turkinen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turkinen works his way into full mount! #T2#
Turkinen is landing with some decent strikes but Adabisi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adabisi blocking the ground and pound.
Turkinen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Adabisi because Turkinen loaded up on that one.
Turkinen punching from mount but Adabisi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turkinen thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Turkinen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turkinen punching from mount but Adabisi doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T3#
Turkinen trying to control but Adabisi is having none of it.
Turkinen lands a couple of good shots and Adabisi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Turkinen punches the canvas rather than the man.
Adabisi has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Turkinen.
Adabisi avoids the strikes from Turkinen.
Turkinen is punishing Adabisi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Adabisi covering up well and avoiding damage.
Adabisi prevents Turkinen from getting a body triangle.#T4##SUB2#
Turkinen is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adabisi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Turkinen misses with an elbow to the head.
Well, with Turkinen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Adabisi is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Turkinen trying to control momentarily.
Turkinen missing with strikes from the back.
Adabisi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adabisi manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Adabisi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turkinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turkinen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Turkinen throwing strikes from guard but Adabisi blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaako Turkinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Adabisi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Turkinen is looking to clinch but Adabisi is avoiding it.
Adabisi is looking to counter the offense by Turkinen and move into the clinch.
Turkinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Adabisi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adabisi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turkinen misses with a hook.
Turkinen fails to land the takedown.
Adabisi is looking to counter the offense by Turkinen and move into the clinch.
Turkinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Adabisi tries to sprawl out of it but Turkinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adabisi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Adabisi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Simon Adabisi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaako Turkinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Turkinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Adabisi swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Turkinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turkinen ducks under a wild hook from Adabisi.
Turkinen loads up on a big right hand but Adabisi slips the punch.
Adabisi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adabisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Turkinen.
Turkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adabisi throws a hook but Turkinen blocks it.
Adabisi misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Turkinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turkinen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adabisi defending well though.
Adabisi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adabisi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Adabisi tries to get to full guard but Turkinen has control of the leg.
Turkinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turkinen throwing shots but Adabisi is blocking nicely.
Turkinen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turkinen looking to control but Adabisi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turkinen looking to ground and pound but Adabisi is blocking nicely. #T3#
Turkinen unloads with some shots from mount but Adabisi bucks and avoids them well.
Turkinen wants to control the pace but Adabisi is squirming around nicely.
Turkinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turkinen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Turkinen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turkinen misses with a head shot.
Turkinen with good strikes from the mount here!
Turkinen punching from mount but Adabisi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adabisi is desperately trying to improve his position but Turkinen has a good base and remains in mount.
Turkinen lands a couple of good shots and Adabisi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Turkinen throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Turkinen throwing sloppy strikes.
Turkinen misses with punches from the back.
Turkinen throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Turkinen softening up his opponent with strikes here. #SUB2#
Turkinen working for the choke.
Turkinen throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Adabisi is trying to defend against the choke here but Turkinen has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Turkinen Tightens the hold and Adabisi taps out furiously! Turkinen displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaako Turkinen!
Our winner, Jaako Turkinen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 


 


 


 


 

 
 
 
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