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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 08, 2022
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Salvacion or perhaps it was just good defense by Turban, which made it look bad.
Turban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Salvacion finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Turban's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Salvacion falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 05, 2022
#R1#
Turban misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sapi counters with a body kick.#KD#
Turban lands a head kick that stumbles Sapi and the fighters go to the mat. #CUT#It looks like Wala Sapi has been cut.
Turban tries to free his leg and advance position but Sapi is retaining full guard.
Turban is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Turban's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Turban stands up from Sapi's guard - Turban perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1##KD#
Turban drops his shoulder and cracks Sapi with a huge uppercut! Sapi goes down! Can Turban finish him? #ROC#Sapi is rocked!
Turban advances position into side control!#SU#
Turban stands up and beckons Sapi to his feet.
Turban drops Sapi with a naaaaasty hook - Sapi is in real trouble here! Turban dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: The Basement ONE     
Date:   Jul 23, 2022
#R1#
Minister swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Minister just misses with a punch to the body.
Minister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Minister swings widly with a right hand
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minister misses with a hook
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Minister lands with a right hand.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Minister throws a hook but Turban blocks it.
Turban looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Minister throws the left hand but Turban avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minister throws an overhand right that lands on Turban's shoulder, as Turban tries to avoid the shot.
Minister backing away here, and Turban unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Minister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Minister swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Minister throws a head kick that misses.
Turban looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Minister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Turban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Turban tenderised Minister's leg. Minister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Minister throws a lazy right hand but Turban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minister misses with a double jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Turban misses.
A head kick misses from Turban.
Minister throws a big shot that misses.
Minister throws an overhand right that lands on Turban's shoulder, as Turban tries to avoid the shot.
Minister punishes Turban's body with a nice straight punch.
Minister looks to land a body kick but Turban moved away.
Minister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Minister slips a jab and a cross from Turban. #T2#
Minister throws an off balance right hand
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minister jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turban appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turban avoids the body shot from Minister.
Turban throws a big counter head kick but Minister avoids it with no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minister is looking to slow Turban down with leg kicks.
Minister with a hook.
Turban is looking to score with low kicks.
Turban blocks a low kick nicely.
Turban lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minister.
Death Minister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minister throws an off balance right hand
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Minister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Minister throws out a loose jab but Turban uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Minister misses.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Minister throws a poor cross that misses
and Minister takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Minister throws a right hand that misses
letting Turban counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Minister is rocked!
Minister misses with a hook.
Oh Minister is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Minister misses with a hook. Turban ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Minister seems to have got his legs back now.
Turban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Turban throws a head kick that misses.
Turban throws a head kick but Minister moves out of range.
Minister misses with a body punch
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Minister. That snapped Turban's head back.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Minister moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban tries a quick counter leg kick but Minister is wise to it.
Minister throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban moves out of range as Minister strikes.
Minister misses with a body shot
and Turban counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Turban looks to move away, Minister throws a big counter combo but Turban just gets out of the way.
Turban is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Minister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Minister misses with a straight right.
Minister throws a leg kick
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Turban throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Minister to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Minister. That's going to slow Turban down.
Turban misses with a hook. Minister ducked under it nicely.
Turban throws a jab when Minister was well out of range.
Turban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Death Minister will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Minister, as that shot connected.
Turban lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Minister throws a push kick but Turban slaps the foot to one side.
Minister cracks Turban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#Turban is rocked!
Minister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turban is still on wobbly legs! Can Minister finish him?
Turban has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Turban staying out of range there.
Turban seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick from Turban misses.
A jab from Minister misses.
Minister throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban 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.
Minister misses with a lunging right hand
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turban throws a hook but Minister blocks it.
Minister jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Minister drops Turban with a beautiful combination! Turban stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Minister is looking for the KO!#T1#
Minister fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Turban to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Turban looks to clinch but Minister throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Turban taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Death Minister!
Death Minister is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Death Minister 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Midget has a takedown stuffed.
Midget fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Midget should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Turban lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Turban.
That kick from Turban tenderised Midget's leg. Midget is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid body kick from Turban.
Turban leaves Midget with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Midget.#KD#
Turban lands a big head kick that sends Midget tumbling to the mat! Turban takes a step backwards and waves Midget back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Midget is rocked!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban throws an uppercut from hell that sends Midget clean off his feet! He's out cold! Turban stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE Threads (Closing), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
White Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turban looks to throw the jab but White Jr is out of range.
White Jr throws a looping overhand right but Turban ducks down to avoid it.
White Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turban. Turban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target.
White Jr misses with a body kick.
White Jr lands a nice hook to Turban's body. Turban takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turban walks into a jab.
White Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
White Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban throws a hook but White Jr blocks it.#T1#
A left lands for White Jr.#TD#
White Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Turban's guard.
Turban is pulling down on White Jr's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turban looking for a sweep. Not yet Turban, not yet.
White Jr stays in close to Turban's body and controls the position. #ES2#
Turban uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T2#
White Jr lands with a nice body punch.
White Jr cracks a nice hook into Turban's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from White Jr. Those never looked like 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!
Turban avoids the body shot from White Jr.
Good work by Turban as he checks the leg kick.
White Jr works the jab nicely.
Turban slips under a jab from White Jr.
Bruce White Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. White Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Turban's head back.
Turban moves out of range of the body kick from White Jr.
Turban throws out a counter right but White Jr avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Turban checks the leg kick nicely there.
White Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
White Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White Jr scores with a shot to the body.
White Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
White Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Turban scores with a jab.
White Jr throws out a loose jab but Turban uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turban in his tracks.
Turban on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
White Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turban lands a nice shot that snaps White Jr's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban throws out a counter right but White Jr avoids it with no problem.
White Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
White Jr checks a low kick from Turban.
Turban misses with a straight left.
Turban staying out of range there.
Turban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
White Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#White Jr is rocked!
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce White Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
White Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
White Jr misses with an uppercut
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from White Jr.
A telegraphed right hand from White Jr misses the target.
White Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban.
White Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#Turban is rocked!
Jab from White Jr.
Turban is still on wobbly legs! Can White Jr finish him?
Turban gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! White Jr gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Turban is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WCF WNF 99:     
Date:   Mar 30, 2022
#R1#
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
Turban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turban misses its target.
Turban tries a head kick but it misses.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Boudreaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Turban 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.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that misses
and Turban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Boudreaux with a jab.
Turban lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Turban strikes.
Turban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that misses
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turban throws a leg kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Turban misses with a right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Turban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban throws a low kick, looking for Boudreaux's leg but Boudreaux calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boudreaux throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban throws an overhand right that lands on Boudreaux's shoulder, as Boudreaux tries to avoid the shot.
Turban misses with a straight right.
Boudreaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turban misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boudreaux lands an overhand right.
Turban swinging wildly here.
Turban throws a right hand that misses
and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turban misses with a body punch
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Boudreaux does it's job there.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Turban is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boudreaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turban throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban needs to keep his hands up - Boudreaux had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Turban misses
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux.
Turban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC2#Turban is rocked!
Turban throws a hook but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Turban throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Boudreaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gator Boudreaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux moves away from the strike by Turban.
It seemed like Boudreaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turban throws a right hand that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a left to the body.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Turban.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
We've been told by Turban's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Boudreaux slips a straight right by Turban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban staying out of range there.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban tried to counter with a leg kick but Boudreaux avoided it.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Turban
and Boudreaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turban. That one must have hurt.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turban throws an off balance right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
A slow jab from Turban misses its intended target.
Boudreaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turban.#T2#
Turban misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Turban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boudreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot that snaps Turban's head back.
Boudreaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.
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!
Boudreaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turban throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turban misses with a leg kick
and Boudreaux counters with a series of strikes. Turban will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boudreaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Boudreaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Boudreaux jabs Turban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Turban misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Boudreaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boudreaux thuds a left hand into Turban's body.
Turban misses with a body kick.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot.
It looked like Turban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turban throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Turban slips under a jab from Boudreaux.
Turban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudreaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turban throws a lazy head kick
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Turban shakes it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turban might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
Turban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gator Boudreaux 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Turban jabs Boudreaux right on the nose. Boudreaux blinks but takes it well.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turban.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Turban misses.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Boudreaux misses with a left hand
and Boudreaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turban lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban misses with a double jab
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boudreaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Boudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Boudreaux moved out of range.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Turban slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Turban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Turban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boudreaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Boudreaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boudreaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turban. Turban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turban throws a lazy uppercut
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban scores with a body shot. #T2#
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Turban thuds a left hand into Boudreaux's body.
Turban moves out of range as Boudreaux strikes.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boudreaux looks to land a left hand but Turban moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux connects with the punch.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
Boudreaux catches Turban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Turban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Turban throws a quick counter head kick but Boudreaux was just out of range.
Turban seems to have got his legs back now.
Boudreaux tries to bum rush Turban with a series of wild strikes but Turban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Turban misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boudreaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turban doesn't seem bothered though.
Turban lands with a cross.
Gator Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boudreaux cracks Turban with a good jab.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Turban slips the punch.
Boudreaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudreaux avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Turban - just one landing. #T4#
Turban blocks a jab.
Boudreaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turban throws a sloppy body shot
and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boudreaux under the eye.
Turban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boudreaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that Turban ducks under and follows up with a left that Turban also avoids with ease.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turban tried to score with a low kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Boudreaux throws out a counter right but Turban avoids it with no problem.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Efraim Turban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turban throws a lazy uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gator Boudreaux.
Well Boudreaux 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gator Boudreaux!

After the big win, Gator Boudreaux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WCF WNF 96: Barbosa vs White     
Date:   Mar 09, 2022
#R1#
Turban shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Petrov eats them both and turns towards Turban to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turban loads up on a big right hand but Petrov slips the punch.
Petrov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov with a poor takedown
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Petrov there.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Turban's head.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Petrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Turban's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turban digs a good hook to Petrov's body.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turban sprawls well. Turban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches up with Turban, looking for a takedown. Petrov pushes Turban against the cage but Turban circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Petrov.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Turban takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Turban. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turban.
Turban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrov counters with a left and a right that stings Turban. #T2#
Turban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turban was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
That kick from Turban tenderised Petrov's leg. Petrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turban.
Turban connects with a body shot.
Turban shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Jab by Petrov.
Turban clobbers Petrov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Turban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban stuffs the takedown.
Islam Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petrov.
Turban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Turban avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Petrov blocks a jab.
Petrov shoots in and drives through. Turban sprawls well.
Petrov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turban.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Turban fires out a quick counter leg kick but Petrov just manages to avoid it.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turban moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Turban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A clash of legs there as Petrov blocks the low kick.
Petrov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Islam Petrov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov tries to pull guard but Turban won't allow it.
Turban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Turban has him pressed against the cage.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov tries to work over Turban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrov controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Petrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Petrov moves into the clinch.
Turban taking a breather.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Turban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Turban.
Turban digs a right hand underneath Petrov's ribcage. Petrov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turban's elbow.
Petrov is trying to pull guard but Turban has him pressed against the cage.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islam Petrov.#BC#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban.
Petrov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turban defends well and Petrov ends up having to push Turban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrov. Turban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrov is breathing heavily.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Petrov.
Petrov throws an off balance right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#Petrov is rocked!
Petrov gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Turban gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE Threads (Closing), into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF 112: Riker vs Rockefeller     
Date:   Feb 19, 2022
#R1#
Turban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Victor misses with a shot to the body
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Victor misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Victor shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Victor is just out of range.
Turban misses with a hook #TD#
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Victor trying to mount his opponent but Turban defends it.
Turban tries to kick Victor off but Victor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turban won't allow Victor to pass to mount.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Victor trying to control the action but Turban is working from the bottom.
Turban won't allow Victor to pass to mount.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Victor is controlling him
Victor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turban keeps working.
Victor moves into full mount! Turban won't be happy about that!
Victor wants to control the pace but Turban is squirming around nicely.
Turban wants to hold on but Victor pushes him away.
Victor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T2#
Turban tries to lock up and control but Victor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Victor controlling the position easily from mount.
Victor moves to the back. #SUB#
Victor is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turban defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Victor working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Turban is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Victor has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Turban taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Caio Victor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Caio Victor made sure he mentioned Savage Fightwear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: WCF 107: Blackburn vs Cuntmara     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
Chaize scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turban scores with a hook to the body. Chaize takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chaize lands a jab to the nose.
Turban throws a leg kick but Chaize sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Chaize gets a clinch.
Chaize lands with a left to the head.
Turban throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaize.
Turban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaize landing knees to the head.
Chaize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Turban takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chaize with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Turban.
Chaize will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Turban up against the cage.#T1#
Chaize lands a hook that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Chaize lands a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Chaize.
Turban misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turban misses with a left hand
and Chaize counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turban thinking.
Chaize throws a right hand that Turban ducks under and follows up with a left that Turban also avoids with ease.
Turban throws a head kick but Chaize moves out of range.
Turban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chaize is looking to clinch.
Chaize connects with a leg kick.
Chaize throws a leg kick
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaize jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turban connects with a high kick.
Chaize misses with a body shot.
Chaize motions for Turban to come forward. Chaize throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaize misses with a leg kick.
Chaize throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Chaize tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
Turban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chaize thumps Turban with a low kick.
Chaize scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turban doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Chaize has managed to clinch. #BC#
Turban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Turban.
Chaize takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Chaize misses.
Turban throwing a counter right hand but Chaize manages to avoid it.#T3##CL2#
Turban tries to keep at a distance but Chaize has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turban lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Chaize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaize swings widly with a right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Chaize misses.
Chaize pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turban back to the cage. Chaize follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chaize stuns Turban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL2#
Chaize takes the fight into the clinch.
Chaize is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turban is defending well for now.#BC#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chaize lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaize attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Chaize misses with an uppercut.
Chaize tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turban is able to avoid easily.
Turban looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chaize tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chaize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turban was well out of range. Poor timing from Chaize.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaize connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turban scrambles back to his feet.
Chaize lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chaize scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaize avoids the body shot from Turban.
Chaize tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Turban misses its target.
Chaize looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize dominated that 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.#R2#
Turban walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chaize takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jacques Chaize is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turban swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chaize counters with a nice uppercut.
Chaize just misses with a punch to the body.
Jacques Chaize seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Chaize throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chaize lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Turban lands a nice looking body shot.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Chaize shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chaize throws a nice outside leg kick.
Turban misses with an uppercut.
Chaize feints and then cracks Turban's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turban down.
Jacques Chaize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turban checks a leg kick.
Chaize fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chaize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaize staying out of range there.
Chaize doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Chaize.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaize is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turban rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Turban.
A little feinted left hand from Turban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chaize lands with a good body shot.
Chaize has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chaize tries to score with a low kick but Turban moves his leg out of the way.#T2##CL2#
Chaize has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaize with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turban lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turban presses Chaize against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaize blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turban lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turban managing to block the knees to the body from Chaize.
Chaize prevents a body shot from Turban.
Chaize is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chaize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Come on Turban - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Turban breaks the clinch.
Chaize ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
A jab from Turban misses.
Chaize swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Chaize digs a good body shot into Turban's ribs.
Chaize cracks Turban with an open hand slap.
Turban throws a body kick that misses.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaize.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.
Turban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chaize wants to slow Turban down by chopping away at his legs.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turban connects with a right hand. Chaize shakes it off.#T4#
Good work by Turban as he checks the leg kick.
Chaize tries to land a leg kick but Turban saw it coming and moves away.
Turban looks to throw the jab but Chaize is out of range.
Chaize walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chaize throws a combination. Turban tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chaize misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaize closes the distance but Turban moves to the side
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaize closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chaize throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.
Chaize connects with a body shot that sends Turban's belly button to the back.
Chaize uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chaize! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Chaize 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#
Chaize closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaize.
Chaize avoids the body shot from Turban.
Chaize tries to counter with a clinch but Turban shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Chaize closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turban as Chaize tries to tie him up.
Chaize connects with a nasty looking knee right to Turban's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chaize is pushing Turban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chaize fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.#T1#
Turban throws a head kick that misses.
Turban throws out a loose jab but Chaize uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chaize scores with a shot to the body.
Chaize throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chaize throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Chaize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turban.
Turban feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turban on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chaize thuds a left hand into Turban's body.
Chaize throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chaize connects with a single shot there.
Chaize dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Chaize has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Chaize tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turban avoids it.
Chaize tries a body shot but Turban blocks it. #BC#
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chaize lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turban has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turban and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chaize slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Chaize throws a leg kick
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chaize thinking.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chaize.
Chaize lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Chaize throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Chaize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chaize swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.#T3#
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaize.
Chaize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
Turban jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Turban is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chaize, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut lands for Turban. That snapped Chaize's head back.
Chaize throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaize moves away.
Chaize throws a sloppy body shot
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaize throws a right and a left that Turban avoids nicely.
Chaize wants to clinch
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Chaize, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaize looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaize is looking to slow Turban down with leg kicks.
Chaize misses with a low kick.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chaize appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turban thuds his right hand into Chaize's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaize 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.
Chaize moves out of range as Turban throws a body kick.
Turban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Efraim Turban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Chaize is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turban steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Chaize is out on his feet! Turban sets himself and nearly takes Chaize's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban gave a mention to HARDCORE Threads (Closing) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: WCF WNF 84: Riker vs Gracie     
Date:   Dec 15, 2021
#R1#
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezerra. Bezerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bezerra moves away.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turban throws a body punch but Bezerra moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Bezerra has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bezerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turban slips under a jab from Bezerra.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bezerra or perhaps it was just good defense by Turban, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bezerra catches Turban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bezerra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turban is fending him off so far but Bezerra persists. Nope, Turban circles away and we're back to standing.
Bezerra tries for a takedown but Turban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Bezerra walks into a straight right hand from Turban.
Bezerra fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bezerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Bezerra. Bezerra gets slowly back to his feet.
Bezerra shoots in but Turban avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Bezerra scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bezerra prevents Turban from standing back up.
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turban has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Punch Out Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2##SUB#
Bezerra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turban doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bezerra. #SUB#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Turban is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Bezerra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban tries to kick Bezerra off but Bezerra keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turban is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bezerra slows the pace down in half guard.
Bezerra tries to pass to full mount but Turban defends it. #SUB#
Bezerra is looking for a kimura but Turban is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bezerra to get the leverage. #ES2#
Turban manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Turban stuffs the takedown.
Bezerra tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bezerra somewhat.
Nice jab there from Turban.
Turban's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bezerra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turban scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Bezerra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turban fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bezerra manages to avoid it.
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Turban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turban continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bezerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Turban appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bezerra.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bezerra dips to his left and cracks Turban with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Turban scores with a sloppy right hand. Bezerra should have avoided that one.
Bezerra misses with a looping right.
Turban moves out of range as Bezerra strikes.
Bezerra shoots in but no luck this time.
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Turban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turban continues to drive forward.
Turban throws out a counter right but Bezerra avoids it with no problem.
Turban presses Bezerra against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bezerra fails to land.
Bezerra has Turban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Turban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban prevents the takedown attempt. #BC2#
Turban manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turban.#TD#
Bezerra gets a double leg takedown into Turban's guard.#ES2#
Turban has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bezerra off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turban leaves Bezerra with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turban scores with a nice strike.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turban avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezerra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bezerra uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turban.
Turban throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
Bezerra shoots in but Turban avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bezerra looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bezerra staying out of range there.
Turban throws a big shot that misses.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2##TD#
Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown into Turban's guard.
Bezerra prevents Turban from getting back to his feet.
Bezerra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turban is looking to stand up but Bezerra isn't so interested in that idea.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Turban keeps moving.
Bezerra prevents Turban from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turban controlling Bezerra's posture. #ES2#
Turban has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bezerra is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezerra is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turban is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short left from Turban.
Turban lands a body punch. #T3#
Turban gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bezerra.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bezerra is trying to pull guard but Turban has him pressed against the cage.
Bezerra is working for takedown but Turban is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Bezerra moved out of range nicely.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bezerra misses with a takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Bezerra moved out of range nicely.
Bezerra misses with an uppercut
and Bezerra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bezerra shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Bezerra is rocked!
Bezerra gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turban as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turban as he jumps to the side.
Bezerra shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Bezerra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turban tries a head kick but it misses.
Bezerra dives in and grabs Turban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turban pushes down on Bezerra's head and hops out.
Turban unleashes a big counter combination but Bezerra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Turban. No joy for Bezerra on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra has his takedown stuffed
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turban lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bezerra takes a step back to recover. #KD2#
Turban cracks Bezerra with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Turban has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bezerra to stand back up!
Oh Bezerra is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bezerra takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bezerra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bezerra attempts a counter takedown but Turban avoids it well and moves away.
Bezerra avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bezerra seems to have got his legs back now.
Bezerra throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Bezerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bezerra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bezerra thinking.
Turban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turban connects with a leg kick.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erasmo Bezerra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bezerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erasmo Bezerra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bezerra gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.#T1#
Bezerra throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bezerra walks into a jab.
Bezerra with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turban drops Bezerra with a straight right hand, right on the button! Turban follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban made sure to mention his sponsor, HARDCORE Threads (Closing) in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF 99: Wolf vs Boaler     
Date:   Nov 20, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Hayden closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turban quickly recovers to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hayden working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Turban wants to get back to full guard.
Hayden is looking to take a break and control but Turban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hayden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Hayden stops Turban from getting back to his feet.
Hayden wants to control but Turban is keeping him busy.
Turban wants to get back to full guard.
Turban keeping control of the position.
Hayden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turban is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayden wants to control but Turban is keeping him busy.
Turban has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hayden prevents Turban from standing back up.
Hayden is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Hayden trying to control the pace.
Turban keeping hold of Hayden's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hayden takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turban lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hayden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hayden with the counter takedown but Turban avoids it easily.
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Hayden.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turban missing with a left hand there. Hayden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Hayden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayden is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turban throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayden cracks Turban with a good jab.
Hayden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hayden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turban. That did some damage!
Turban looks to land a right hand but Hayden moved out of range.
Hayden throws a counter combo.
Turban uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayden. #T3#
That kick from Turban tenderised Hayden's leg. Hayden is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hayden walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turban checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turban connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turban lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Hayden flicks out a counter leg kick but Turban steps away.
Hayden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hayden scores with a decent looking hook.
Hayden throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turban.#T4#
Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hayden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turban clobbers Hayden with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turban loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Hayden throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hayden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hayden avoids the body shot from Turban.
Hayden misses the shot to the body.
Turban appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Efraim Turban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turban throws a jab when Hayden was well out of range.
A jab from Turban misses.
Hayden lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turban cracks Hayden with an open hand slap.#ROC#Hayden is rocked!
Hayden ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Turban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hayden's head.
Hayden is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?
Turban lands a jab to Hayden's midsection.
Turban fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Hayden square on the jaw! Damn, Hayden is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Efraim Turban!
After the big win, Efraim Turban made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HARDCORE Threads (Closing) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WCF 95: Sepi vs Jones     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Kiloe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turban can pounce on him.
Kiloe avoids the body shot from Turban.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiloe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turban throws a hook to the side of Kiloe's head but Kiloe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Kiloe's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kiloe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiloe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban unleashes a big counter combination but Kiloe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kiloe closes the distance and pushes Turban back into the cage.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch.
Turban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turban lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Turban swings for the body but Kiloe moves out of range.
Kiloe moves in looking to clinch but Turban pushes him off.
Turban misses with a hook. Kiloe ducked under it nicely.
Turban jabs Kiloe right on the nose. Kiloe blinks but takes it well.
Kiloe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiloe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Turban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turban stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turban. That's going to slow Kiloe down.
Kiloe blocks a leg kick.
Kiloe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turban 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.
Turban jabs Kiloe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turban throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Kiloe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL#
Kiloe clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiloe wants to clinch up but Turban keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kiloe clinches.
Turban works on Kiloe's body with a couple of short punches.
Turban blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban swings for the body but Kiloe moves out of range. #KD#
Kiloe lands a left and a right that send Turban crashing to the mat, dazed. Kiloe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Turban is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Efraim Turban has been cut.
Kiloe misses with a two punch combination.
Turban is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turban stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Kiloe tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban with a jab.
Turban misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Kiloe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiloe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turban throws a leg kick but Kiloe moved away.
Turban has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kiloe swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Kiloe rushes Turban and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Kiloe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiloe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban. #T4#
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turban circles away.
Turban cracks Kiloe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiloe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiloe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kiloe tries to clinch
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiloe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiloe. That did some damage!
Turban with a jab.
Turban keeps the fight on the outside.
Turban tries to land a leg kick but Kiloe saw it coming and moves away.
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiloe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Efraim Turban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pete Kiloe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiloe wants to clinch but Turban slips to the side
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiloe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turban punishes Kiloe's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiloe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiloe looks to score with a jab to the body but Turban is just out of range.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiloe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Turban with a jab.#CL#
Kiloe instigates a clinch.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
Turban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiloe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards. #BC2#
Turban manages to break the clinch.
Turban lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiloe's head.
Kiloe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turban scores with a punch to the head.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiloe checks a leg kick.
Kiloe tries to clinch up.#T2#
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiloe misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Turban throws a chopping leg kick but Kiloe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiloe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turban.
Kiloe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiloe moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiloe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turban.
Turban gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Kiloe moves into the clinch.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Turban controls the action.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Turban.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turban is keeping busy.#T3#
Kiloe just leaning against Turban, taking a breather.
Turban is pushing Kiloe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pete Kiloe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turban being controlled against the cage.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban. #BC#
Kiloe breaks the clinch.
Kiloe slips a jab from Turban.
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turban punishes Kiloe's body with a nice straight punch.
Turban throws a body punch but Kiloe moves out of range. #T4#
Turban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turban dips to his left and cracks Kiloe with an uppercut!
Turban throws a head kick that misses.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiloe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Kiloe moves in looking to clinch but Turban pushes him off.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Kiloe tries to clinch
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Turban misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiloe tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Efraim Turban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kiloe is looking to clinch but Turban is avoiding it.
Kiloe is looking to clinch.
Turban jabs at Kiloe's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turban.
Kiloe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Turban gets tackled into the cage by Kiloe. Kiloe maintains the clinch.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Turban controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turban circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Turban cracks Kiloe with a good jab.
Turban misses with a low kick.#T1#
Turban is looking to score with low kicks.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Turban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiloe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turban.
Kiloe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turban lands a head kick. Kiloe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Kiloe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiloe tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiloe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turban misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Turban does it's job there.
Kiloe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
That kick from Turban tenderised Kiloe's leg. Kiloe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiloe slips a straight right by Turban.
Kiloe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Turban clobbers Kiloe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiloe moves out of range of the body kick.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban connects with an inside leg kick.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiloe moves away.
Kiloe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turban - that will leave a mark!
Kiloe takes one on the button.
Turban throws a nice head kick!
Turban throws a looping overhand right but Kiloe ducks down to avoid it.
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban tries to land a leg kick but Kiloe saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Kiloe.
A punch combination from Kiloe misses.
Turban looks to throw the jab but Kiloe is out of range.
Kiloe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiloe fails to land with a series of punches.
Turban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Turban lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiloe throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Turban is having none of it.
Turban with a nice calf kick.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
Turban lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Turban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turban.
Turban thumps Kiloe with a low kick.
Turban looks to land a combination but Kiloe avoids it well.
As Turban looks to move away, Kiloe throws a big counter combo but Turban just gets out of the way.
Kiloe wants to clinch up but Turban keeps it at a distance.
Turban throws a leg kick but Kiloe moved away.
Efraim Turban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiloe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Efraim Turban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turban 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!

Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE Threads, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pete Kiloe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.

 

Event: WCF 88: Wallace vs Rader     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Fitzgerald works Turban's body with a nice hook.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fitzgerald lands an overhand right.#KD#
Fitzgerald lands a left and a right that send Turban crashing to the mat, dazed. Fitzgerald thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Turban is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Efraim Turban has been cut.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body shot.
Turban is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fitzgerald closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Turban! Fitzgerald dives in looking to finish! Turban is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
In his post fight interview, Greg Fitzgerald gave a big smile as he said 'G'day, you Aussie bastards! Throw a little shrimp on the barbie! I keep trying to get these knockouts & you all seem to enjoy it so I'm gonna keep trying. Golden Boy's got a chin made out of fookin' titanium. Think I may have broke my hand! I did... Huh, look at that... '.

 

Event: WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Turban misses the target.
Turban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Turban was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turban keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turban lands the left hand.
Harris misses with a body shot
and Turban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Turban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris punishes Turban's body with a nice straight punch.
Harris misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination #KD#
and Turban counters with a nice right hand that sends Harris toppling to the canvas! Harris scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Turban finish him?!#ROC#Harris is rocked!
Harris throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turban rattles Harris with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Harris tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Turban dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Harris stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE Threads, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF 78: Anderson vs Skystalker     
Date:   Jun 26, 2021
#R1#
Fitzgerald tries a head kick but it misses.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fitzgerald throws a lazy head kick
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fitzgerald thinking.
Fitzgerald misses with a low kick.
Fitzgerald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turban misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Turban's ribs.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Turban moves into range and clinches up with Fitzgerald.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Fitzgerald missing with a left hand there. Turban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald scores with a sloppy right hand. Turban should have avoided that one.
Fitzgerald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Fitzgerald falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turban closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitzgerald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban blocks a head kick by Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws an off balance right hand
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Fitzgerald scores with a jab to the body.
Turban displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC2#Fitzgerald is rocked!
Turban swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzgerald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oh Fitzgerald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzgerald avoids the body shot from Turban.
Turban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzgerald.#ROC#Turban is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Turban.
Fitzgerald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald wants to land a leg kick but Turban is out of range.
Turban follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fitzgerald seems to have got his legs back now.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Turban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.#CL2#
Turban closes the distance and clinches.
Turban's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turbans head.
Turban tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.#CL2#
Turban moves into the clinch.
Fitzgerald being controlled against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Fitzgerald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turban.#BC2#
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald lands a lovely overhand right.
Greg Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turban feints a counter leg kick.#T3#
Turban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the side of Turban's head but Turban sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Turban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fitzgerald misses with a double jab.
Turban throws a counter combo.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turban counters with a body kick.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Fitzgerald.
Turban is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald misses with a combination
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
We've been informed that Turban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turban with the inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fitzgerald crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turban - the referee stops the clock and Fitzgerald gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turban. Fitzgerald manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turban uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fitzgerald.#T4#
Fitzgerald misses the jab.
Turban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fitzgerald rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turban blocks a jab.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turban looks to land a combination but Fitzgerald avoids it well.
Greg Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Fitzgerald misses.
Turban slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitzgerald circles away quickly and effectively.
Turban moves forwards but Fitzgerald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turban slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turban.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Greg Fitzgerald 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#
Fitzgerald throws a lazy right hand but Turban sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turban with the inside leg kick.
Turban is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Efraim Turban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald lands with a straight right. Turban didn't see that one coming.
Fitzgerald is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fitzgerald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Turban moves away and avoids it.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Turban connects with a solid leg kick.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Fitzgerald is looking to counter punch.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Turban.
Fitzgerald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Fitzgerald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Greg Fitzgerald is winning the standup battle so far.
Turban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitzgerald.
Turban thumps Fitzgerald with a low kick.
Turban takes a swing at Fitzgerald's ribcage but misses.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turban in his tracks.
Fitzgerald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fitzgerald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Fitzgerald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A right-left combo lands from Fitzgerald.
Turban is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald lands with a hook. Turban tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzgerald is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turban throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
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!
Fitzgerald misses with a two punch combination.
Fitzgerald jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A slow jab from Turban misses its intended target.
Turban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fitzgerald was well out of range. Poor timing from Turban.
Fitzgerald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fitzgerald scores with a decent looking hook.
Turban tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
A lazy left from Fitzgerald finds it's target.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban checks a leg kick nicely.
Turban thinks about the counter body kick.
Turban on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald obviously looking to wear him down.
Turban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a jab to the body but Turban is just out of range.
Turban is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fitzgerald with a body shot.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Turban scores with a jab.
Turban misses with a few strikes there.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fitzgerald throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Fitzgerald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice head shot.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitzgerald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Fitzgerald moved out of range.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald throws a shot from downtown. Turban moves away and avoids it.
Turban digs a good body shot into Fitzgerald's ribs.
Turban misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turban seems to have recovered his senses.
Fitzgerald throws a right hand that misses
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turban tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
A punch combination from Turban misses.
Turban fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fitzgerald.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Turban throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turban lands with a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turban throws out a counter right but Fitzgerald avoids it with no problem.
Fitzgerald looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitzgerald under the eye.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turban.
Fitzgerald backing away here, and Turban unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fitzgerald misses with a left hand
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban. #CL2#
Turban fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Greg Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Fitzgerald misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turban.
Turban waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turban throws out the jab.
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turban is looking to score with low kicks.
Fitzgerald sizes up Turban with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush Turban with a series of wild strikes but Turban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick.
Turban slips under a jab from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fitzgerald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.#T1#
Turban's corner calls for a 1-2. Turban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitzgerald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
Turban shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fitzgerald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fitzgerald throws a looping overhand right but Turban ducks down to avoid it.
Fitzgerald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turban circles away quickly and effectively.
Turban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Turban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turban scores with a hook to the body. Fitzgerald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turban throws a body punch but Fitzgerald moves out of range. #T2#
Fitzgerald on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turban lands with an uppercut that bounces Fitzgerald off the cage and back into range.
Turban lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Turban misses the jab.
Fitzgerald takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turban tries to clinch up.
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Turban pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turban throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Turban catches Fitzgerald right on the button with a cross.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.#T3#
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fitzgerald swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick aimed at Turban's knee but Turban avoids it well.
Turban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt.
A swing and a miss from Fitzgerald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Fitzgerald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
Turban wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
Fitzgerald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turban.
Fitzgerald lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Turban. Those never looked like landing.
Fitzgerald misses the shot to the body.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turban swings for the body but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
As Turban looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Turban just gets out of the way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Turban drives through and clinches with Fitzgerald against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Fitzgerald.
Turban tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Efraim Turban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turban tries to work over Fitzgerald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fitzgerald lands with a left to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Efraim Turban.
I think Fitzgerald 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Fitzgerald!

Greg Fitzgerald made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I think I'm going to try & be humble for once. This might be the first match I wasn't 100% sure I could knock him out. He's a hall of famer with a hell of a chin. But now I'll just sit here with my finger up my ass wondering... Where the fook is my title shot?'.

 

Event: WCF WNF 54:Escalante v Abner 2     
Date:   May 19, 2021
#R1#
Barao checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jab from Barao.
Turban slaps away a takedown attempt from Barao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barao misses with a takedown attempt - Turban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Pascal Barao has been cut.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Barao.
Barao shoots in and drives through. Turban sprawls well.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barao somewhat.#TD2#
Barao decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T1#
Barao tries to pass to full mount but Turban defends it.
Well, if Barao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Turban moves into full guard.
Turban looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barao puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Turban has his hands clasped together around Barao's back. He's all about the action.
Barao trying to mount his opponent but Turban defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barao in particular looking to stall.
Barao prevents Turban from standing back up.
Turban looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barao stalling.
Barao tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turban is not content to let Barao control the position.
Barao slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Barao is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turban swivels and escapes.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Barao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barao shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barao's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Barao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Barao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Barao prevents Turban from standing back up.
Turban controlling the position well.
Barao content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turban is doing well to control the position and prevent Barao from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pascal Barao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pascal Barao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Turban leaves Barao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barao tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barao shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Barao.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
Turban misses with a body kick.
Efraim Turban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barao shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense.
Pascal Barao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barao.
Turban seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barao misses with a takedown
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barao is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barao goes for a double leg but Turban avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turban continues to drive forward.
Turban misses with a double jab
and Barao counters with a left and a right that stings Turban.
Turban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barao.
Barao tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barao shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a crisp right that sends Barao to the canvas! Turban follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Efraim Turban waved his t-shirt featuring HARDCORE Threads's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: WCF WNF 48: Bardia vs Kraus     
Date:   Apr 07, 2021
#R1#
Zwirn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zwirn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice uppercut lands for Zwirn. That snapped Turban's head back. #CL2#
Zwirn gets a clinch.
Turban tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
Turban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turban avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn prevents a body shot from Turban.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zwirn.
Turban lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zwirn lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Efraim Turban has been cut.
Zwirn gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zwirn stalls.
Turban tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Turban back against the cage.
Zwirn pushes Turban back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Turban is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Zwirn controls his hands.
Oh Turban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zwirn. #T1#
Zwirn has Turban pressed against the cage. He pushes Turban back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Zwirn throws a beautiful elbow that sends Turban crashing to the floor! Zwirn piles on the pressure with more strikes! Turban is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

 

Event: WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov     
Date:   Mar 03, 2021
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Turban throws a looping overhand right but Takamura ducks down to avoid it.
Takamura slips under a jab.
Turban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turban tries to clinch but Takamura moves out of range.
A nice side step and Takamura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban throws an off balance right hand
and Takamura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turban's knee momentarily.
Turban with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Turban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Takamura is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Turban misses with a right hand
and Takamura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Takamura slips under a jab.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takamura moves out of range of the strikes.
Takamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turban throws a jab when Takamura was well out of range.
Takamura is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2##CL#
Turban moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Takamura jumps guard.
Takamura trying to keep a closed guard but Turban is proving a slippery customer.
Takamura is adopting a defensive guard.
Takamura is looking to sweep but instead, Turban has passed into half guard.
Takamura won't allow Turban to pass to mount.
Turban content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Takamura keeping hold of Turban's head, controlling as best he can.
Turban controlling the pace. #ES2#
Takamura kicks off Turban and gets to his feet. #CL#
Turban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turban lands a hook that snaps the head of Takamura backwards.
Turban's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Turban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turban lands a nice uppercut.
Takamura is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turban to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Takamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Turban drives through and clinches with Takamura against the cage. #BC2#
Takamura manages to break the clinch.
Turban misses with a body punch
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that 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.#R2#
A jab from Turban misses.
Takamura with the counter takedown but Turban avoids it easily.
Turban is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takamura.
Takamura with the counter takedown but Turban avoids it easily.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Takamura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turban.
Turban misses with a combination #CL2#
and Takamura counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Takamura successfully pulls guard.
Turban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Turban wants to pass the guard but Takamura is keeping the position.
Turban is fighting to break Takamura's control of his arms but Takamura is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Takamura wants to sweep here but Turban controlling him for the moment.
Takamura working a defensive guard here.
Turban wants to stand but Takamura is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turban trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Turban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takamura on the ground.
Takamura working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turban swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takamura has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Takamura there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turban throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takamura changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A cross from Turban lands.#T3##CL#
Turban moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takamura tries to pull guard but Turban holds him up against the cage and eventually Takamura drops back down to his feet.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Takamura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Takamura moves out of range as Turban strikes.#CL#
Turban clinches. #T4#
Turban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takamura tries to pull guard but Turban won't allow it.
Takamura has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turban after a bit of a struggle.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Takamura.
Turban misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Takamura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Efraim Turban is winning the standup battle so far.
Turban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban 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#
Turban misses the shot to the body.
Takamura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turban to score with a decent uppercut.
Turban lands with a hook. Takamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turban lands a nice shot that snaps Takamura's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura blocks a jab.
Takamura tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takamura wants to counter the offense by Turban and move into the clinch position.#T1##CL#
Turban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Takamura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turban walks away with a smile on his face. Takamura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Turban scores with a punch to the head.
Turban misses with a looping right.
Takamura is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Takamura ducks under a wild hook from Turban.#T2#
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Takamura moved out of range.
Turban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban misses with a left hand
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turban misses with a hook
and Takamura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takamura slips a jab and a cross from Turban.
Takamura wants to counter the offense by Turban and move into the clinch position.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Turban darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Turban tries to clinch up but Takamura circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamura raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Takamura defending well as Turban loads up on a big left hand.
Takamura now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turban misses with a hook to the body
and Takamura counters with a thumping low kick.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Turban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Takamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takamura can do to turn this around?
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takamura moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Turban throws a series of punches but Takamura moves out of range.
Takamura wants to counter with a clinch but Turban pushes him away.
Turban tries to clinch but Takamura moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turban feints a jab promting Takamura to slip. Turban then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Takeshi Takamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Efraim Turban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takamura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turban.

And that's the end of the fight!
Efraim Turban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turban, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Efraim Turban made sure he mentioned HARDCORE Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Nurmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Nurmagomedov thuds his right hand into Turban's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turban tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working over Turban with some ground and pound. Turban looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov is keen to just control but Turban is a slippery customer.#T1#
Nurmagomedov drops an elbow to the side of Turban's head.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Turban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Turban trying to control from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov prevents Turban from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turban taking some punishment here, with Nurmagomedov in his half guard.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurmagomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Turban is blocking nicely.
Turban blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov seems to be looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Turban is having none of it. #T2#
Nurmagomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurmagomedov lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#Turban is rocked!
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turban keeps working.
Turban is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turban seems to have recovered his senses.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov working Turban over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Turban wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turban tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Turban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Turban is blocking nicely.
Turban tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg.
Nurmagomedov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nurmagomedov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nurmagomedov working Turban over with strikes.
Nurmagomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nurmagomedov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turban tries to get to full guard but Nurmagomedov has control of the leg. #T4#
Turban is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES2#
Turban kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Nurmagomedov coming out on top.
Nurmagomedov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turban.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
Turban misses with a hook #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown. Turban fights it but they end up in guard.
Turban is looking to sweep but instead, Nurmagomedov has passed into half guard.
Nurmagomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turban defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nurmagomedov looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban lands with an overhand left.
Turban throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Turban avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov. #TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Turban's guard and throws a big left but Turban blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head. It's preventing any offense from Nurmagomedov, at least for the moment.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Turban is working from the bottom. #T1#
Turban pulls Nurmagomedov in close to prevent any damage.
Turban keeping full guard, as Nurmagomedov tries to pass.
Turban controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Turban is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Turban misses.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nurmagomedov.
Turban doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Turban is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Turban prevents a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turban is trying to maintain a safe position but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and turns Turban into the cage.
Nurmagomedov blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Turban.
A nice left hand lands by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Turban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nurmagomedov's elbow.
Nurmagomedov wants a takedown but no success here.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Turban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Nurmagomedov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Nurmagomedov - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3##BC#
Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a double leg but Turban sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Turban ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Nurmagomedov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Turban has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Turban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes from guard but Turban blocks nicely.
Turban is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Turban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Turban wants to stand up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Turban with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turban misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Turban avoids nicely.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turban trying to control the position here.
Turban 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Turban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nurmagomedov controls the pace.
Nurmagomedov with a nice head shot there.
Turban wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nurmagomedov manages to pass to side control.
Turban is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Turban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turban wants to control but Nurmagomedov is keeping busy.
Nurmagomedov slips a nice elbow through Turban's hands, connecting with Turban's forehead.#T2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Turban is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Turban with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Turban is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
Turban is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Nurmagomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turban is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Nurmagomedov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control. Turban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turban wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#ES2#
Turban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turban fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turban.
Nurmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch. #T4#
Nurmagomedov throws out a loose jab but Turban uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a one two! Turban had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Turban dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turban momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turban slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov'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.#R4#
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is standing up over Turban. Turban looks to escape but Nurmagomedov dives into side control. #REVB##SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Turban knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound but Turban is defending the strikes.
Turban is trying to work for a sweep but Nurmagomedov has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov cracks Turban with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turban takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nurmagomedov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his lightweight title!
Khabib Nurmagomedov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Nelson wants to clinch but Turban slips to the side
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Nelson is rocked!
Turban throws a hook to the side of Nelson's head but Nelson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turban is able to avoid easily.
Nelson wants to clinch.#T1#
Turban moves out of range of the body kick.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Nelson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chandler Nelson.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Turban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turban throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban leaves Nelson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nelson scores with a nice right hand.
Nelson misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Nelson tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Nelson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turban avoids it really well and circles away.
Turban darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Turban fails to land with a series of punches.
Turban stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turban wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Turban comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Nelson stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Turban is on him like rabid pit bull! Nelson slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
An out of breath and clearly excited Efraim Turban thanked HARDCORE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner     
Date:   Oct 28, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musashi shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Musashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turban is looking to counter punch.
Turban stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Turban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Musashi.
A lazy left from Turban finds it's target.
Musashi shoots in but no luck this time.
Musashi tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Musashi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Musashi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turban but Turban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice shot by Turban.
Musashi shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Turban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turban is looking for a counter combo.
Musashi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Musashi shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Musashi.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Musashi shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Musashi has his takedown stuffed
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban cracks Musashi with an open hand slap.
Musashi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Musashi with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#Musashi is rocked!
Musashi looks winded!
and Turban counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Musashi! He's just covering up as Turban starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF WNF 19: Rua Bolsdeep     
Date:   Sep 16, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Andrew Perez has been cut.
Turban thuds a left hand into Perez's body.
Turban lands with a good body shot.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
Turban looks to land a combination. Perez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrew Perez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Perez looks winded!
Perez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turban scores with a jab to the head.
Turban is looking to wear down Perez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Turban connects with a jab.
Perez has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Turban counters with a nice right hand that sends Perez toppling to the canvas! Perez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Turban finish him?!#ROC#Perez is rocked!
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Perez.
Turban stuffs the takedown.
Turban scores with a nice head shot.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Andrew Perez's cut even more.#KD#
Turban cracks Perez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Turban finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turban lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Perez falls backwards - clearly groggy! Turban dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Efraim Turban made sure he mentioned HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: WCF WNF 13: Turban vs Gracie     
Date:   Aug 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Turban does it's job there.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Turban.
Gracie is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Turban lands a head shot.
Turban throws a combination. Gracie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big left from Gracie misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a takedown
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gracie.#T1#
Gracie throws a hook but Turban avoids it easily.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Turban does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Turban misses its target.
Turban misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Turban fights it but they end up in guard.
Turban keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Turban keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turban is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Gracie stands and throws Turban's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Turban looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Turban is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Turban can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie!
Kron Gracie took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'll give a choke to anyone on the roster who wants it!!!'.

 

Event: SAFO 61 Goncalves v Mendoza     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
Flexy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Flexy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Flexy trying to control the action but Turban is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Flexy is working to tighten his grip on Turban's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Turban has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Flexy is really squeezing tight and eventually Turban passes out! Flexy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dropkick Flexy!
Dropkick Flexy retains his welterweight title!
Dropkick Flexy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: SAFO 51     
Date:   Apr 04, 2020
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Turban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A swing and a miss from Turban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Turban punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Turban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turban is looking to counter punch.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie is aggressively charging in as Turban backs up avoiding any damage. Turban tosses out a jab and Gracie runs right into it face first! Gracie is out cold! Turban dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gracie's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Efraim Turban made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Condemned and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: SAFO 44 Turban v Bridges     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Bridges misses with a right hand
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bridges is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Bridges throws a poor cross that misses
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.#CL#
Bridges gets a clinch. #BC2#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Bridges tries to clinch
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Bridges tries to clinch up
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bridges misses with a hook
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Bridges is rocked!#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Turban there.
Oh Bridges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bridges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bridges seems to have got his legs back now.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bridges wants to clinch
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bridges moves to clinch but Turban breaks away
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turban stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bridges tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Bridges with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bridges swings widly with a right hand
and Bridges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a big right hand! Oh Bridges is in trouble here! Turban follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban! Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!
Efraim Turban made sure to mention his sponsor, Condemned in his post fight interview.
The defeated Trey Bridges had this to say: 'Tough loss to take, but I know my momma still proud while she look down at me. Love you momma !!!!!'.

 

Event: SAFO 39 Gracie vs Turban     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1#
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turban lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
Turban cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Turban shows good takedown defense.
Efraim Turban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
letting Turban counter with a right hand. #ROC#
Gracie is rocked!
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Turban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turban avoids it really well and circles away.
Turban scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Turban scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Turban finish him?
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a big right hand! Oh Gracie is in trouble here! Turban follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Efraim Turban thanked Condemned for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: SAFO 36 Gracie v Vilheimshauge     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hawk counter with a right hand.
A cross from Turban lands.
Turban misses with a hook. Hawk ducked under it nicely.
Hawk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Turban swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a head kick. That will keep Turban thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hawk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turban throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Turban misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hawk decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turban's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turban controls Hawk momentarily but Hawk frees himself.
Hawk wants to pass the guard but Turban is keeping the position.
Turban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hawk passes into half guard. #SUB#
Hawk is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Hawk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Turban sees it coming and defends easily.
Hawk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Hawk looking to secure an arm triangle but Turban defends it well.
Hawk looking to finish with strikes here!
Turban wants to hold on but Hawk pushes him away.
Hawk thowing shots but they're missing.
Hawk looking to control but Turban is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Hawk looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turban is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Turban tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hawk throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Hawk looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turban to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turban shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hawk working for a guillotine from mount but Turban is in no mood to give up.
Turban is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hawk working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hawk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Hawk punching from mount but Turban doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hawk is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Turban to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Turban shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hawk working for a submission but Turban is keeping him at bay.
Turban tries to lock up and control but Hawk gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hawk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Turban because Hawk loaded up on that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Turban is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Hawk is working for a guillotine from mount but Turban frees his head quite easily.
Turban is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Micah Hawk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hawk tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Hawk misses with a low kick.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk staying out of range there.
Hawk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Hawk looks to land a combination but Turban avoids it well.
Turban throws out a counter right but Hawk avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hawk throws a head kick but Turban moves out of range.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Turban scores with a nice head shot.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turban doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawk fails with a takedown attempt.
Hawk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Hawk is predictable there
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Turban blocks a head kick by Hawk.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turban 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.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hawk under the eye.
Turban scores with a hook to the body. Hawk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Hawk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turban misses with a straight left.
Hawk moves to clinch but Turban breaks away
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Hawk moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
A slow jab from Turban misses its intended target.
Turban misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk shoots for a takedown but Turban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawk throws a leg kick but Turban sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk slips a straight right by Turban.
As Turban backs away, Hawk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Hawk.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Hawk misses with a hook. Turban ducked under it nicely.
Hawk takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Turban lands a really nice looking cross but Hawk seems unphased.
Hawk misses with a right hand
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Hawk is rocked!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Turban throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Turban keeps the fight on the outside.
Turban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Turban.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawk misses the target.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Hawk.
Turban 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.
Oh Hawk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Turban misses with a hook.
Hawk seems to have got his legs back now.
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawk doesn't seem phased though.
Turban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turban, as that shot connected.
Turban lunges at Hawk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hawk's hand. #T4#
Turban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawk defending well as Turban loads up on a big left hand.
Turban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hawk.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turban throws a hook to the side of Hawk's head but Hawk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hawk tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban really 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.
#R4#
Hawk works the jab nicely.
Hawk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turban 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.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Turban.
Hawk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk tries to clinch up
and Hawk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Hawk closes the distance but Turban moves to the side
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
A little feinted left hand from Hawk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Turban.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Hawk moved out of range nicely.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Turban manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Hawk throws a lazy head kick
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban misses with a two punch combination.
Turban cracks a nice hook into Hawk's ribs.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Hawk looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Hawk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turban.
Turban just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHawk.
Turban swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turban as he avoids it easily.
Turban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hawk fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A jab from Turban misses.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawk moves away.
Hawk throwing a counter right hand but Turban manages to avoid it.
A big left from Turban misses.
Hawk tries to clinch
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turban throws a jab but it's blocked by Hawk.
Turban misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Hawk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
#R5#
Turban avoids a kick to the body.
Hawk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawk with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Turban tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but Turban manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hawk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turban's guard.
Hawk slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hawk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawk wants to take a breather but Turban is having none of it. #SUB#
Hawk 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. #ES2#
Turban manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T2#
Turban lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turban lands a nice hook to Hawk's body. Hawk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Turban.
Hawk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turban with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Turban scores with a jab to the head.
Turban lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hawk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Turban lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hawk. Turban pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban! Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!
Efraim Turban really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Condemned logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Decades Dawn     
Date:   Jan 09, 2020
#R1#
Vilheimshaugen with a poor takedown
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a series of strikes. Vilheimshaugen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vilheimshaugen misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gundro Vilheimshaugen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilheimshaugen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Turban has knocked Vilheimshaugen down with a huge combo! Turban steps away and waves a wobbly Vilheimshaugen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
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!
Vilheimshaugen with a poor takedown
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Vilheimshaugen is rocked!
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Vilheimshaugen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vilheimshaugen fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilheimshaugen thinking.
Vilheimshaugen seems to have got his legs back now.
Vilheimshaugen is breathing heavily.
Vilheimshaugen tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilheimshaugen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Turban scores with a decent looking hook.
Turban steps in with a hook that catches Vilheimshaugen right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Turban follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Vilheimshaugen looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban! Efraim Turban retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: SAFO The Next Level     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turban sprawls well. Turban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Petrov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Petrov has been cut.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Petrov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Turban keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Turban manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Petrov takes a shot to the head.
Turban is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turban.
Petrov is trying to drag Turban to the mat but Turban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Petrov is working for takedown but Turban is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban lands with a nice body punch.
Petrov fails with the takedown
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Turban looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrov shoots for a takedown but Turban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Petrov drives through with a takedown into Turban's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Turban is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Petrov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turban.
Petrov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Petrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turban pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Petrov misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov is breathing heavily.#T3##TD#
Petrov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turban trying to control but Petrov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Petrov is persistently looking for the submission but Turban is defending it well.
Turban is in bad spot here.
Petrov trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turban wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Turban manages to stand up with Petrov still on his back. Eventually Petrov drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #T4#
Petrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Turban.
Petrov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turban scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Petrov ducks right into an uppercut from Turban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Petrov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Petrov fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Petrov fails with the takedown
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Petrov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Turban lands a jab to the head.
Turban looks to land a combination. Petrov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Petrov is rocked!
Turban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrov on the side of the head.
Oh Petrov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrov shoots in looking for a takedown but Turban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petrov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrov tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turban lands with a good body shot.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov seems to have got his legs back now.
Turban lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Petrov goes down and covers up as Turban starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Peter Petrov had this to say: 'My opponent deserves all respect, we are the best in the division and everyone else is afraid to fight us. I am grateful for my chance and I will be back stronger than ever'.

 

Event: SAFO KickBoxing II     
Date:   Dec 16, 2019
#R1#
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Cage.
Cage tries to clinch there but Turban circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Cage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cage tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Cage as he connects with a hook.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Cage tries to counter by clinching up but Turban breaks away and moves out of range.
Cage tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Turban moves out of range easily.
Cage takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Cage dodges the punch combination from Turban.
Turban throws a shot from downtown. Cage moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Cage scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Turban.
Turban scores with a hook.
Cage slips a jab from Turban.
Cage takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban throws a hook but Cage blocks it.
Cage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turban's head.
A head kick misses from Cage.
Turban throws a body punch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage tries to clinch but Turban moves away
and Cage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Cage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cage thinking.
Cage throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Turban rushes Cage and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Turban lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turban lands a left hand.
Cage is looking to control Turban's arms but Turban gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cage has his back to the ropes.
Good body shot from Turban.
Cage wants to stall.
Turban lands a right hand.
Turban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cage backwards.
Turban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Turban lands a body punch.
Turban is leaning against Cage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cage is breathing heavily.
Turban works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Cage tries to break free but Turban pushes him back against the ropes.
Turban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cages head.
A right hook to the body lands for Turban.
A hook to the body from Turban.
Turban presses Cage against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turban digs a right hand into Cage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cage's gas tank.
Turban is working Cage over against the ropes.
Turban manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cage stalling in the clinch but Turban improves position.
Turban scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Turban.
Turban gets through Cage's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turban scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turban lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Turban slows down the pace here.
Turban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Cage is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Turban.
Oh Cage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Turban. #BC2#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage walks straight into a solid jab from Turban. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Turban follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Cage out cold! Cage toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Efraim Turban!

 

Event: S.A.F.O. XXV     
Date:   Dec 07, 2019
#R1#
Turban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamprey.
Lamprey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lamprey throws a nice looking combination but Turban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamprey throws a hook but Turban avoids it easily.
Turban moves out of range of the strikes.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamprey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Lamprey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lamprey has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban. #CL#
Lamprey gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Turban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lamprey is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lamprey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turban.
Turban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lamprey clinches up with Turban and pushes him back against the cage.
Turban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Turban breaks from the clinch. #T1##CL#
Lamprey closes the distance and pushes Turban back into the cage.
Turban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turban tries to throw a body punch but Lamprey avoids it by throwing Turban back against the cage. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turban was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamprey.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lamprey misses with a hook. Turban ducked under it nicely.
Lamprey throws a lazy uppercut
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turban slips under a jab.
Lamprey misses with an uppercut. Turban saw that one coming.
Turban lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turban showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamprey.
Lamprey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lamprey scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.
Turban lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamprey backwards.
Turban misses with a punch to the body.
Lamprey leaning against his opponent. #T2##BC#
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Lamprey throws an off balance right hand
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamprey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lamprey swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Turban avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lamprey misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Lamprey has closed the distance and engaged Turban in a clinch. #BC2#
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Lamprey has Turban up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamprey is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Turban misses with some punches.
Lamprey tries to stall but Turban uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Lamprey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamprey throws an overhand right that lands on Turban's shoulder, as Turban tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Turban throws a hook but Lamprey blocks it.
Lamprey throws a shot from downtown. Turban moves away and avoids it.
Lamprey throws a right and a left that Turban avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turban slips under a jab from Lamprey.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Lamprey.
Lamprey takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Turban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turban thuds a left hand into Lamprey's body.
Turban misses with the combination.
Lamprey misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Lamprey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lamprey backwards.
Turban misses with a punch on the inside.
Lamprey is looking to control Turban's arms but Turban gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lamprey has his back to the cage. #T4##BC#
Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey moves out of range as Turban strikes.
Lamprey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turban.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lamprey gets a clinch.
Turban has Lamprey pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Turban is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lamprey looks to score with a jab to the body but Turban is just out of range.
Lamprey swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lamprey misses with a low kick.
Turban looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Turban gets tackled into the cage by Lamprey. Lamprey maintains the clinch.
Turban misses with a body punch.
Lamprey is trying to stall. #BC2#
Turban manages to break the clinch.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamprey.
Turban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Lamprey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turban takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lamprey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turban can do to turn this around?
Turban misses with a looping left.
Lamprey slips a straight right by Turban.
Turban throws a body punch but Lamprey moves out of range.
Lamprey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lamprey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamprey takes a swing at Turban's ribcage but misses.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turban.
Turban looks to land a left hand but Lamprey moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lamprey takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Turban breaks from the clinch.
Turban bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lamprey's head.
Lamprey throws a nice looking combination but Turban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good work by Turban as he checks the leg kick.
Turban throws out a counter right but Lamprey avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lamprey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turban lands with a cross.
Lamprey misses with a left hand
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Turban gets tackled into the cage by Lamprey. Lamprey maintains the clinch.
Lamprey trying to stall but Turban improves his position.
Turban tries a body shot but Lamprey blocks it.
Lamprey trying to stall but Turban improves his position.
Turban is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turban lands a body punch. #BC2#
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turban throws out the jab. #CL#
Lamprey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Colin Lamprey has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A big left from Lamprey misses.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Turban slips the punch.
Lamprey throws an overhand right that lands on Turban's shoulder, as Turban tries to avoid the shot.
Turban wants to counter with a clinch but Lamprey pushes him away.
Colin Lamprey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamprey throws an off balance right hand
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamprey thinking.
Lamprey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lamprey clinches with his opponent.
Turban misses with a punch to the body.
Turban taking a breather. #BC2#
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamprey is just out of range.
Lamprey throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Lamprey misses with a kick to the body
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamprey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Lamprey gets a clinch.
Turban dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turban misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lamprey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lamprey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lamprey throws a jab but it's blocked by Turban. #CL#
Lamprey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turban lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lamprey.
Lamprey taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turban as Lamprey tries to tie him up.
Turban cracks Lamprey with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turban lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Turban.
Turban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamprey pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Lamprey breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Lamprey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamprey throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Turban counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey misses with an uppercut. Turban saw that one coming.
Turban wants to counter with a clinch but Lamprey pushes him away.
Turban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lamprey closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lamprey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamprey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turban thuds a left hand into Lamprey's body.
Lamprey swings widly with a right hand
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Lamprey has closed the distance and engaged Turban in a clinch. #BC2#
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Efraim Turban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lamprey throws a shot from downtown. Turban moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Turban misses with a looping left.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamprey is just out of range.
Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.
Lamprey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Lamprey moved out of range.
Lamprey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lamprey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamprey misses with a few strikes there.
Lamprey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Turban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lamprey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Lamprey has closed the distance and engaged Turban in a clinch. #BC2#
Turban manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lamprey has Turban up against the cage in a clinch. #T1##BC#
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turban avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Lamprey throws a leg kick
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Lamprey jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Lamprey pushes Turban up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Turban manages to break the clinch.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.
Lamprey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lamprey misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamprey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lamprey throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Turban counters by clinching up. #BC#
Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Lamprey throws a body shot but no joy. #T2##CL#
Lamprey clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from Turban. #BC#
Lamprey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamprey.
Lamprey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
Lamprey jabs at Turban's body.
Lamprey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamprey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turban just manages to avoid it.
Turban checks a low kick from Lamprey.
Turban avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Lamprey swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Turban slips the punch.
A nice side step and Turban releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Turban tries to keep at a distance but Lamprey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamprey leaning against his opponent. #T3#
Turban tries to work over Lamprey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turban throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamprey.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turban. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey throws a combination that misses
and Lamprey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lamprey misses with a jab to the body
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turban scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab lands there for Turban.#CL#
Lamprey forces Turban back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turban lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lamprey backwards.
Turban lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lamprey or not.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey slips a straight right by Turban.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lamprey throws a series of punches but Turban avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Lamprey misses with a leg kick
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.
Lamprey misses the shot to the body.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamprey misses the body punch
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Lamprey misses with a straight left.
Lamprey misses with a jab to the body
and Lamprey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Lamprey is rocked!
A big left from Turban misses.
Lamprey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turban.
Oh Lamprey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamprey swings for the body but Turban moves out of range.
Lamprey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turban.
Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turban manages to avoid it.
Lamprey seems to have got his legs back now.
Turban throws a looping overhand right but Lamprey ducks down to avoid it.
Lamprey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Efraim Turban.
I think Turban 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!

 

Event: S.A.F.O REGENERATION #2     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Runmagomedov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Runmagomedov somewhat.
Turban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turban changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Runmagomedov. Runmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.
Turban loads up on a big right hand but Runmagomedov slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban throws a lazy right hand but Runmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turban lands with a cross. #T1#
Turban throws a jab when Runmagomedov was well out of range.
Runmagomedov feinted with a counter takedown.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Turban digs a good hook to Runmagomedov's body.
Runmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhakib Runmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Runmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Runmagomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Turban stuns Runmagomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Runmagomedov slips a jab from Turban.
Turban has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Runmagomedov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Runmagomedov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turban throws a hook but Runmagomedov blocks it.
Runmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Runmagomedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Runmagomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turban sprawls well initially but Runmagomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Runmagomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Runmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turban with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Turban manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Runmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Turban scores with a shoulder strike.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Runmagomedov controls his hands.
Runmagomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turban misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runmagomedov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turban connects with a crisp jab.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Runmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Runmagomedov thinking.
Runmagomedov is breathing heavily.
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turban lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Runmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Runmagomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turban clobbers Runmagomedov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turban scores with a hook.
Runmagomedov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice jab there from Turban.
Turban misses with a looping right.
A right-left combo lands from Turban.
Turban lands with a nice body punch.
Turban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Runmagomedov in his tracks.
Turban lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Runmagomedov at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that round.
That's time! Runmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Turban there.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw.
Runmagomedov misses with a takedown
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Runmagomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Runmagomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bhakib Runmagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Runmagomedov fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bhakib Runmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban punishes Runmagomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Turban.
Runmagomedov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turban lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Turban scores with a nice right hand.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turban works Runmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Runmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turban's waist but Turban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Runmagomedov off to one side.
Turban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turban connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turban.
Runmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Runmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Turban.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turban.
Turban smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Turban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turban.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban lands a nice shot that snaps Runmagomedov's head back. #ROC2#
Runmagomedov is rocked!
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Turban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Turban works Runmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
Turban lands a jab to the head.
Turban's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turban duly obliges.
Oh Runmagomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turban lands with a hook. Runmagomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turban works the jab nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Turban. That snapped Runmagomedov's head back.
Turban closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Runmagomedov! Turban dives in looking to finish! Runmagomedov is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!

 

Event: UnderGround 6     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Chase throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chase throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Donk. Turban catches Chase right on the button with a cross.
Turban takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chase fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chase fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Chase . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chase . #CL#
Chase rushes Turban and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turban pushes Chase back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turban lands a shoulder strike.
Turban's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1#
Turban softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chase tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turban smiles and moves away. #CL#
Chase closes the distance and clinches.
Chase tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Turban smiles and moves away.
Chase misses with a takedown
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban cracks Chase with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turban misses with a wild combination.
Turban scores with a nice head shot.
Chase on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chase with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Turban counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Turban tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Turban back against the cage.
Turban tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Chase breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Chase shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Chase is working for a kimura but Turban is defending it quite comfortably.
Chase is breathing heavily.
Turban is trying to get back to full guard.
Chase thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turban's head.
Turban trying to hold on to Chase 's head to control him but Chase postures up.
Chase is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Turban is trying to stand back up but Chase is controlling him
Turban is looking for a sweep. Chase is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turban pushes Chase off looking to stand but Chase dives back in and keeps control.
Chase tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Chase is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Turban is defending against the submission attempts here by Chase .
Turban is looking to improve his position.
Turban looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Turban has one foot on Chase 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turban but Turban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turban lands a really nice looking cross but Chase seems unphased.
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chase fails with the takedown
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Chase takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chase will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Turban scores with a nice right hand.
Chase looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chase under the eye.
Turban lunges at Chase with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chase 's hand.
Chase misses with a combination
and Turban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chase lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turban enables Chase to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turban manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chase prevents Turban from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Turban has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chase off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turban.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turban connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chase 's hands.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Turban.
A punch lands to the side of Chase 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turban lands with a straight right. Chase didn't see that one coming.
Chase takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chase shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Chase . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Turban.
Turban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chase on the side of the head.
Chase tries for a takedown but Turban circles away easily
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase misses with a body shot
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Turban lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Chase rushes Turban and presses him up against the cage.
Turban misses with a punch to the body.
Turban misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Turban misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turban wants to get back to striking at distance but Chase won't allow it.
Chase letting Turban take a breather here.
Turban working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chase looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC#
Chase 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turban but Turban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chase shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turban defends it nicely.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Turban lands a nice hook to Chase 's body. Chase takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chase on the side of the head.
Turban lands a jab to Chase 's midsection.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
Turban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chase s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chase throws a leg kick
letting Turban counter with a right hand.
Chase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A shot to the liver by Turban. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Chase closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turban works on Chase 's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Turban breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban scores with a body shot.
Chase is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Turban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turban.#CL#
Chase has closed the distance and engaged Turban in a clinch.
Turban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chase s head.
We've been informed that Turban has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turban has had enough of the clinch but Chase keeps him there for the moment.
Chase fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Turban works the jab nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Turban.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turban 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.
Chase on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chase takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turban lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban 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#
Chase shoots in looking for a takedown. Turban tries to sprawl out of it but Chase keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turban misses with a hook. Chase ducked under it nicely.
Turban jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Chase closes the distance and pushes Turban back into the cage.
Turban throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase is trying to drag Turban to the mat but Turban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Turban scores with a decent looking hook.
Felix Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turban scores with a nice strike.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Chase . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Chase fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turban sprawls well initially but Chase persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Turban has one foot on Chase 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Turban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chase doesn't seem phased though.
Chase shoots and misses
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chase falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
Turban lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chase gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Chase walks into a jab.
Turban lands with a hook. Chase tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turban catches Chase with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chase misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turban works Chase 's body with a nice hook.
Turban lands with a nice body punch.
Chase gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban scores with a jab to the head.
Chase takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chase throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turban counters with a straight right hand.
Turban cracks a nice hook into Chase 's ribs.
Turban throws a shot to the body.
Turban lands a slapping body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Turban scores with a four punch combination!
Chase doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chase looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turban, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chase takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt
and Turban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turban tests Chase 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Chase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turban lands a glancing blow to the side of Chase 's head.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turban lands with a cross.
Turban lunges at Chase with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chase 's hand. #ROC2#
Chase is rocked!
Turban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Chase is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turban circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Chase to the canvas! Chase doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Turban keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Efraim Turban!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 03, 2019
#R1#
Nice shot by Turban.#CL#
Smith rushes Turban and presses him up against the cage.
Turban is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Turban fails to land.
Smith is looking to take this one to the mat.
Turban gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turban scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. #TD#
Smith gets control of Turban's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Turban working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turban gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turban trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Turban wants to improve his position but instead Smith has moved into half guard.
Turban looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Turban defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Turban is defending well.
Turban has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith prevents Turban from escaping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turban can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to control but Turban is keeping him busy. #T2#
Smith gets to mount! Turban was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turban squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smith punching from mount but Turban doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Turban really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turban is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Turban is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poor strikes thrown by Smith there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Turban is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turban taking shots to the head. #T3#
Turban can't escape the position.
Turban is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Turban is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Turban is trying to stand but he's just given Smith his back.
Turban can't escape the position.
Turban is trying to stand back up.
Turban tries to escape the position.
Turban is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Turban is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Turban trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.
Turban prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #ES2#
Turban is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Smith off. It looks like it's working - Smith slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Turban displaying calm under pressure there.
Turban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Turban on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turban throws a good cross that connects.
Turban getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Turban blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turban thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Turban saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turban avoids the body shot from Smith.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turban tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turban to the ground. Turban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turban fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Turban had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Turban wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith tries to move into range but Turban moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith misses with a combination
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Turban jabs at Smith's body.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turban cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turban lands a slapping body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and pushes Turban back into the cage.
Turban goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turban is keeping busy.
Still in the clinch, Turban scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Turban.
Turban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban scores with a hook to the body.
Turban misses with a punch to the body.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turban walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Turban moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turban tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Efraim Turban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turban as he avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Turban cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Turban jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Turban drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turban is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Turban down to the mat. Turban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turban paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turban lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd cheers as Turban lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Turban gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Turban tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Turban back against the cage. #BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Efraim Turban 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#
Turban scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turban connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Turban jabs at Smith's body.
Turban scores with a body shot.
Smith gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turban counters with a left to the body.
Turban stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Turban scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Smith has Turban up against the cage in a clinch.
Turban gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Smith is trying to pull guard but Turban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Turban content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turban lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turban.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Turban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turban prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Turban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turban lands a right hook to the body. #T2##CL#
Smith has Turban up against the cage in a clinch.
Turban is working Smith over against the cage.
Turban prevents the takedown attempt.
Turban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turban lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turban swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turban tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turban prevents a takedown attempt there.
Turban tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith prevents Turban from breaking the clinch.
Turban tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Turban is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turban controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
Turban lands with a short shot to the head.
Efraim Turban seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Turban has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turban.
Turban taking a breather.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Turban misses with a body punch.
Turban lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards. #T4#
Turban has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith prevents a body shot from Turban.
Turban working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turban tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Turban struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Turban misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Turban forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turban misses with some punches.
Turban throws a head punch that misses.
Smith taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turban takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turban misses with the head strike.
Turban throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head. #TD#
Smith pulls guard effortlessly.

And that's the end of the fight!
Efraim Turban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turban 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!

 

 
 
 
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