Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C303: Nakagawa vs Lew II
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Bloodaxe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodaxe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blacktalians MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloodaxe motions for Turcotte to come forward. Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Bloodaxe's body.
Bloodaxe motions for Turcotte to come forward. Bloodaxe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Bloodaxe lands a jab.
Turcotte cracks Bloodaxe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte lands with a right hand.
A big right from Bloodaxe misses.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bloodaxe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodaxe's shoulder, as Bloodaxe tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte cracks Bloodaxe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
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!
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Turcotte cracks Bloodaxe with a good jab.
Bloodaxe misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Turcotte misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte punishes Bloodaxe's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Bloodaxe misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte lands with a cross.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Bloodaxe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight right.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bloodaxe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bloodaxe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bloodaxe misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bloodaxe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bloodaxe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a low kick, right behind Turcotte 's knee.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Bloodaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Bloodaxe scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a jab when Bloodaxe was well out of range.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Bloodaxe lands a body shot.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodaxe catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Bloodaxe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte 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#
Turcotte throws a hook but Bloodaxe avoids it easily.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Bloodaxe's head.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Bloodaxe's head but Bloodaxe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Bloodaxe saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Bloodaxe's head back.
Bloodaxe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Turcotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turcotte down.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Turcotte off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Bloodaxe ducked under it nicely.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bloodaxe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.#T2#
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bloodaxe.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Bloodaxe didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Turcotte takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloodaxe, as that shot connected.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bloodaxe can pounce on him.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Bloodaxe thuds his right hand into Turcotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodaxe thumps Turcotte with a low kick.#T4#
Bloodaxe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodaxe manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte misses the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bloodaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with an outside leg kick.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
A left lands for Bloodaxe.
Good standup being displayed there by Bloodaxe as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Turcotte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Bloodaxe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bloodaxe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a thumping low kick.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Bloodaxe moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Bloodaxe connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Bloodaxe misses its target.
Turcotte slips a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bloodaxe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Bloodaxe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte clobbers Bloodaxe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
A quick step to the side and Bloodaxe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bloodaxe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloodaxe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Jab, jab by Bloodaxe - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bloodaxe.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping left.
Turcotte lands a head shot.
Bloodaxe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Turcotte's knee momentarily.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
A good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bloodaxe there.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodaxe. #T4#
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Bloodaxe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Bloodaxe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloodaxe 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Bloodaxe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Dudayev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte throws a hook but Dudayev avoids it easily.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dudayev on the side of the head.
Dudayev with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
We've been told by Dudayev's head coaches at Chiefs Fighting Inc. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turcotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Dudayev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Turcotte catches Dudayev with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte takes one to the chin there.
Dudayev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dudayev thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Dudayev.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Dudayev 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. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
A slow jab from Dudayev misses its intended target.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Dudayev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dudayev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dudayev misses the jab.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dudayev.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Dudayev is just out of range.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dudayev.
Dudayev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Dudayev's head.
Dudayev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte lands with an overhand left.
Dudayev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Akhmed Dudayev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Dudayev.
Dudayev throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dudayev scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Dudayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Dudayev throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Dudayev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Dudayev counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudayev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dudayev throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Dudayev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dudayev throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Dudayev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Dudayev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Dudayev.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dudayev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Dudayev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Dudayev's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dudayev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dudayev misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Dudayev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dudayev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a head shot.
A low kick from Dudayev misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Dudayev sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Dudayev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Dudayev slips the punch.
Turcotte lands a nice shot that snaps Dudayev's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.#T4#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Dudayev avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Dudayev with a nice calf kick.
Dudayev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Dudayev misses with a body shot.
Dudayev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dudayev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dudayev cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Dudayev's head but Dudayev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudayev misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dudayev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudayev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dudayev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dudayev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a jab when Dudayev was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Dudayev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dudayev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Dudayev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Dudayev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dudayev throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Dudayev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dudayev.
Dudayev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Dudayev is rocked!
Turcotte shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dudayev takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Turcotte sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dudayev bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: C295: Queiroz vs Nakagawa II
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Nurmagomedov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Nurmagomedov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nurmagomedov slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nurmagomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch.#T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Turcotte misses.
A little feinted left hand from Nurmagomedov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Nurmagomedov's shoulder, as Nurmagomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte tests Nurmagomedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nurmagomedov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#CL2#
Turcotte has Nurmagomedov up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nurmagomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turcotte wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turcotte pulls his leg out and moves away.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov moves away from the strike by Turcotte. #T3#
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Turcotte lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte cracks Nurmagomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nurmagomedov ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight right.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turcotte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turcotte takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Nurmagomedov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a combination
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Nurmagomedov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte is pulling down on Nurmagomedov's head to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd cheers as Turcotte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Turcotte defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte cracks Nurmagomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nurmagomedov avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turcotte sprawls and moves away.
Nurmagomedov tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Nurmagomedov is looking to clinch.
Turcotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Turcotte gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nurmagomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
letting Nurmagomedov counter with a right hand. #ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Nurmagomedov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nurmagomedov has time to react.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte sizes up Nurmagomedov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turcotte's waist but Turcotte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Nurmagomedov missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Turcotte throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Nurmagomedov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt - Turcotte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
and Nurmagomedov counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Turcotte! He's just covering up as Nurmagomedov starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Our winner, Khabib Nurmagomedov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: C291: Lehto vs Marley
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Billabong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Billabong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Billabong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Billabong is out of range.
Billabong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1##TD#
Billabong gets the takedown into side control.
Billabong controlling the position from side mount.
Billabong gets to mount! Turcotte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turcotte wants to control but Billabong is having none of it.
Billabong controlling the pace for now.
Turcotte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T2#
Billabong has Turcotte pulled in close to control his posture.
Turcotte controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turcotte looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte wants to control from the top but Billabong keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong being controlled here, momentarily.
Turcotte trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Turcotte controlling from the top position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turcotte wants to pass the guard but Billabong is keeping the position.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Turcotte postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billabong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Billabong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Billabong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billabong feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Billabong misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Billabong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Billabong scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Billabong slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Billabong is defended easily by Turcotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Turcotte moves in looking to clinch but Billabong pushes him off.
Turcotte swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billabong tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Billabong dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Billabong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Billabong.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Billabong lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Billabong misses with a hook
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Turcotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Billabong with a nice head shot there.
Turcotte trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Turcotte controlling the position.#T3#
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turcotte looking for a sweep. Not yet Turcotte, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Billabong.
Billabong is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.#T4#
Billabong blocks a jab.
Billabong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Billabong's body. #TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Billabong slows the pace down.
Turcotte is trying to control Billabong's posture but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Turcotte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Billabong advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong misses with a straight left.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Billabong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turcotte defends it nicely.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte slips a jab from Billabong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Billabong.
Billabong takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Billabong defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Billabong misses with a hook
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Billabong has a takedown stuffed.
Billabong slips under a jab.
Billabong throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Billabong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
You can see the frustration on Turcotte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte is not content to let Billabong control the position. #T2#
Turcotte can't do much from the bottom here.
Turcotte is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Billabong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turcotte is looking to improve his position.
Turcotte keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3##SUB#
Billabong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turcotte defends it well.
Billabong is controlling the pace.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Billabong is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong working over Turcotte with some ground and pound. Turcotte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turcotte trying to hold on to Billabong's head to control him but Billabong postures up.
Billabong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Turcotte is defending against the submission attempts here by Billabong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Billabong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Billabong 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C289: Albatross vs Cheese
Date: Mar 24, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte misses with a double jab
and Alderidge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte works Alderidge's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Alderidge moved out of range.
Alderidge is looking to score with low kicks.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Alderidge misses with a kick to the body.
Alderidge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alderidge lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice body shot.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Donk. Turcotte catches Alderidge right on the button with a cross.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Turcotte tests Alderidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Alderidge avoids it well.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Alderidge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Alderidge wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Turcotte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
A big right from Alderidge misses. #T3#
A low kick from Alderidge misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge connects with a body shot.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with an open hand slap.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Alderidge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte moves out of range as Alderidge throws a body kick.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Alderidge.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Alderidge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Alderidge shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Turcotte scores with a body shot. #T4#
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alderidge lets loose with a powerful body kick. Turcotte will feel that in the morning.
Alderidge throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alderidge.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Alderidge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alderidge.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Alderidge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Turcotte has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Alderidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte backing away here, and Alderidge unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Alderidge ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Alderidge tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Alderidge slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Turcotte. #T2#
Alderidge defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alderidge's head backwards.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Alderidge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alderidge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Alderidge avoids nicely.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Alderidge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Alderidge takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.#T3#
Alderidge swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alderidge scoring well with a low kick there.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alderidge throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab. #T4#
Alderidge stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Alderidge with an uppercut!
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alderidge eats them both and turns towards Turcotte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Alderidge slips under a jab.#CL#
Turcotte darts in and clinches Alderidge up against the cage.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
A short left from Turcotte.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Alderidge uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
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#
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.#CL#
Turcotte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Alderidge lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderidge lands with a good body shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.#T1#
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Alderidge throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.#T2#
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Alderidge is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turcotte with a body shot.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Alderidge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
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!
Alderidge slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range. #T3#
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
Alderidge misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alderidge was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Alderidge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Alderidge.
Alderidge staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alderidge doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alderidge.
Alderidge slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alderidge feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte cracks Alderidge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte misses the jab.
Alderidge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte cracks Kasamsun with an open hand slap.#TD2#
Kasamsun closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turcotte to the mat! Turcotte manages to get full guard.
Kasamsun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kasamsun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kasamsun wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Kasamsun controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turcotte avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kasamsun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Kasamsun throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Kasamsun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.
Kasamsun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Kasamsun throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasamsun lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turcotte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasamsun cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kasamsun eats them both and turns towards Turcotte to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Kasamsun misses the jab.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun throws a nice looking combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kasamsun strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Kasamsun 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kasamsun is out of range.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.#T3#
Kasamsun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Kasamsun's belly button to the back.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Kasamsun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Kasamsun lands the left hand.
Kasamsun dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kasamsun ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kasamsun looks to land a combination but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasamsun is just out of range.
Kasamsun doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Kasamsun darts in looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets double underhooks and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Kasamsun closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kasamsun scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasamsun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Kasamsun moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kasamsun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kasamsun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turcotte pinned against the cage. Turcotte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A jab from Kasamsun misses. #CL#
Turcotte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasamsun, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kasamsun lands a body punch.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasamsun displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turcotte up against the cage.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Our sources have told us that Turcotte has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kasamsun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Kasamsun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turcotte regains guard.
Kasamsun stands up over Turcotte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turcotte wants to sweep here but Kasamsun controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Kasamsun working some strikes from top position.
Kasamsun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turcotte 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.
Kasamsun 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Turcotte working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kasamsun takes the fight into the clinch.
Kasamsun blocking some punches.
Turcotte throws an elbow that misses.
Kasamsun slows down the pace here.
Jacques Turcotte has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Kasamsun gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turcotte regains guard.
Turcotte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kasamsun dives into side control. #REVR#
Kasamsun is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Turcotte wants to control but Kasamsun postures up.
Kasamsun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kasamsun working the body and head with strikes.
Turcotte is trying to control Kasamsun's posture but Kasamsun avoids it.
The referee asks Kasamsun politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kasamsun prefers to stall for the moment though.
Turcotte manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kasamsun controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Kasamsun has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasamsun on the side of the head.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Kasamsun misses with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte stuns Kasamsun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kasamsun sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Kasamsun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turcotte holds on and takes a little breather.
Kasamsun controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Kasamsun postures up.
Turcotte managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turcotte working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kasamsun.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turcotte defends well and Kasamsun ends up having to push Turcotte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kasamsun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Kasamsun ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kasamsun misses the shot to the body.
Kasamsun lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasamsun misses with a combination
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasamsun cracks Turcotte with a good jab.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kasamsun circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kasamsun!
Kasamsun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kasamsun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasamsun lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Kasamsun lands.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kasamsun avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kasamsun lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kasamsun moves out of range.
Kasamsun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasamsun's corner calls for a 1-2. Kasamsun obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Kasamsun feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Kasamsun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kasamsun trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irong Kasamsun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasamsun 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
Irong Kasamsun gave a mention to Stoner's Killer Apparel in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: WVT 220: Erdogan v Jarvinen
Date: Feb 07, 2024

#R1#
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jukola.
Jukola walks into a jab.
Jukola walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola misses with a body shot
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Jukola has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hidden in the buildup to the fight.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jukola ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Jukola ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte moves out of range as Jukola throws a body kick.
Turcotte tries to clinch but Jukola is having none of it.
Jukola tried to counter with a leg kick but Turcotte avoided it.
Jukola swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Jukola throws a body shot but no joy.
Jukola throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jukola.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jukola has time to react.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Jukola misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Jukola throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jukola. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turcotte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jukola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jukola swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range. #T2#
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Jukola throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jukola had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jukola misses with a kick to the body.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jukola punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jukola slips under a jab.
Jukola throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Jukola backs away looking to recover.
Turcotte stuns Jukola with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Jukola moved out of range.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola misses with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Jukola.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Jukola misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jukola throws out the jab.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola throws a combination that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jukola is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jukola lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Jukola.
Jukola lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Jukola throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte cracks Jukola with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Jukola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jukola misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte feints a jab promting Jukola to slip. Turcotte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jukola slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Jukola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jukola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jukola 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jukola looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jukola paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jukola might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jukola lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Jukola scores with a hook.
Jukola misses with a combination
and Jukola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Jukola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Jukola finish him?
Turcotte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jukola slips under a jab.
A shot to the body from Jukola misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jukola 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 Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jukola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Jukola's head.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice body punch from Jukola. #T1#
A jab from Jukola misses.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jukola scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick from Jukola misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Jukola is predictable there
and Turcotte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte clobbers Jukola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jukola cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jukola misses with a left hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination. #T2#
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jukola.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jukola throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jukola moves out of range of the strikes.
Jukola slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
Turcotte 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.
Jukola tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Turcotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Jukola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jukola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Jukola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte. #CL#
Jukola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turcotte, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jukola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola lands with a nice body punch.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jukola jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Jukola slips the punch.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jukola throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jukola misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Jukola throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Jukola only half commits.
Jukola throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jukola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Jukola's ribs.
Jukola misses with a hook
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
A combination from Jukola does no damage.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Turcotte cracks Jukola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Jukola.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Jukola avoids it easily.
Jukola misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jukola.#T1#
Jukola misses with a body shot
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Jukola throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jukola misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Jukola saw that one coming.
Jukola throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jukola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jukola with a body shot.
Jukola tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Jukola backs off Turcotte throws a huge counter combo but Jukola manages to avoid it all.
Jukola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Jukola pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Turcotte. #T2#
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jukola backwards.
Jukola throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turcotte avoiding damage as Jukola throws knees to the body.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jukola misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jukola lands with a short shot to the head.
Turcotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jukola tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola can't break the clinch.
Jukola blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jukola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jukola tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Jukola back against the cage.
Jukola can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jukola.
Jukola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Jukola controls his hands. #BC#
Jukola breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jukola.
Jukola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jukola slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Jukola moves out of range.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jukola.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Jukola misses the target.
Turcotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Jukola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jukola scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jukola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jukola moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Jukola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jukola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Jukola misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Jukola.
Eero Jukola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Jukola moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld 44
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte with a jab.
Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich feints and then cracks Turcotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turcotte down.
Stepanovich throws a series of strikes that have Turcotte backpedaling.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.#T4#
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Stepanovich backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Turcotte gets a clinch.
Stepanovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Stepanovich avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Turcotte. #BC#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely.
Stepanovich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte catches Stepanovich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turcotte circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Turcotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Stepanovich misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Stepanovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Stepanovich. Those never looked like landing.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Jacques Turcotte 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#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a powerful jab.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stepanovich lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Turcotte lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte lands a really nice looking cross but Stepanovich seems unphased.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turcotte duly obliges.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stepanovich under the eye.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stepanovich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Turcotte has Stepanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stepanovichs head.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
A nice left hand lands by Stepanovich. #BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich scores with a nice strike.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Nice shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!

Event: Nfld 43
Date: Jan 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Turcotte is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Redcliffe or not.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Turcotte told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Redcliffe lands a left hand. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.#T1#
Redcliffe delivers a nice body kick.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Redcliffe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Redcliffe tries to land a body kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T2#
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte. #CL#
Redcliffe pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Redcliffe. #T3#
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head. #BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Redcliffe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Redcliffe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Redcliffe motions for Turcotte to come forward. Redcliffe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Redcliffe works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
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!
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Redcliffe lands a left hand.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe scores with a knee to the head.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Redcliffe - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Redcliffe landing knees to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe avoiding damage.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte works on Redcliffe's body with a couple of short punches.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe wants to stall.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redcliffe trying to control the position but instead, Turcotte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Redcliffe into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Turcotte.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage. #BC#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Turcotte lands an elbow that stopped Redcliffe in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte clobbers Redcliffe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Redcliffe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Turcotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Redcliffe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe misses with an attempted mid kick.
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 Kwame Redcliffe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and clinches.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is leaning against Redcliffe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.#BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Redcliffe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Redcliffe misses.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.
Redcliffe walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Redcliffe wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Redcliffe misses with a leg kick.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Redcliffe slips the punch.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Redcliffe takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away. #CL#
Redcliffe moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte catches Redcliffe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe lands a head kick!
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte connects with the punch.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Redcliffe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Redcliffe rushes Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Redcliffe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Redcliffe misses with a looping left.
Turcotte now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Redcliffe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Redcliffe ducks under and follows up with a left that Redcliffe also avoids with ease.#T4#
Redcliffe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe scores with a kick to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range. #CL#
Redcliffe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Redcliffe avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe has Turcotte pressed against the cage, preventing Turcotte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Redcliffe misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Redcliffe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turcotte doesn't seem phased though.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe wants to clinch
and Turcotte 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.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Turcotte misses with the head strike. #T1#
Redcliffe controlling the action here for a moment.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Turcotte improves his position.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right from Redcliffe on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Turcotte lands a nice uppercut.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe crunches a lovely knee into Turcotte's ribcage.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turcotte's efforts to push away.#T2#
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Redcliffe.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Redcliffe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Turcotte.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turcotte.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Redcliffe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Redcliffe back to the cage. Turcotte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Redcliffe 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 Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Redcliffe closes the distance and pushes Turcotte back into the cage.
Redcliffe digs a right hand into Turcotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turcotte's gas tank.
Turcotte is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Redcliffe looking to stall.
Redcliffe lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Turcotte.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
Judge George Francis scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!
Kwame Redcliffe spoke after the fight, saying 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: Nfld 42
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Savage misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Savage misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combo that has Savage backing up. Savage nods at Turcotte to acknowledge the strikes.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd cheers as Turcotte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savage on the side of the head.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Savage.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Savage misses with a combination
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Savage's head.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte with a hook.#T2#
Savage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte cracks Savage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turcotte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savage.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Savage misses with a looping right.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Savage avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Savage. Those never looked like landing.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Savage takes a jab right on the kisser. #ROC2#Savage is rocked!
Savage is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savage misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turcotte.
Turcotte cracks Savage with a hook to the temple - Savage is on wobbly legs here! Turcotte swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Savage falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Turcotte wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Stepanovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination. #T2#
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte with a jab.
Stepanovich dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turcotte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Stepanovich is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turcotte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4#
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stepanovich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with an open hand slap.#T1##TD2#
Stepanovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turcotte's guard.
Stepanovich trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turcotte is on top in guard. #REVR#
Turcotte controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich trying to keep a closed guard but Turcotte is proving a slippery customer.
Stepanovich might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Turcotte haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Turcotte controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Stepanovich controlling the position.
Stepanovich keeping moving, preventing Turcotte from controlling successfully.
Turcotte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stepanovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Stepanovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Stepanovich won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here. #T3#
Turcotte keeping full guard, as Stepanovich tries to pass.
Stepanovich throwing strikes but missing.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Turcotte throws a big counter combination but Stepanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte stuffs the takedown attempt from Stepanovich. Stepanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanovich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich lands a head shot.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte lands a head shot.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turcotte in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Olenev Stepanovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.#T3#
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanovich.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stepanovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turcotte in his tracks.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olenev Stepanovich.
Well Stepanovich 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
An out of breath Olenev Stepanovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##TD#
Turcotte tries to sprawl but Karter drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Turcotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turcotte has his hands clasped together around Karter's back. He's all about the action.
Turcotte keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turcotte wants to get back to full guard.
Karter is just content to waste time from the top position. Turcotte takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Karter wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turcotte pulls Karter in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karter controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte 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.
Karter controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Karter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Karter throws a big elbow that misses.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte cracks Karter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Karter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Karter on that attempt.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Karter.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Karter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Turcotte cracks Karter with a good jab.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karter moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
Turcotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte takes a swing at Karter's ribcage but misses.
Karter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A good leg kick by Karter.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Karter fails with the takedown.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Karter's body. Karter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte'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.#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karter.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Karter defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turcotte avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karter takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte punishes Karter's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karter misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Karter moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
A little feinted left hand from Karter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karter lands a nice shot that snaps Turcotte's head back.
Karter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karter moves away.
Karter lands with a nice body punch.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Karter
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karter counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter connects with a combination that backs up Turcotte into the cage. Karter lands a flurry of punches that gets past Turcotte's guard. Turcotte is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Karter bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ Karter!
Our winner, Jesus Christ Karter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turcotte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turcotte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.#T2#
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Lee slips under a jab.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lee misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
As Turcotte backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Turcotte manages to avoid it all.
Conor Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Lee stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee. #T1#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Turcotte avoids it this time.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turcotte back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte. #T3#
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Lee lands with a straight right. Turcotte didn't see that one coming.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range. #T1#
Lee takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Lee.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Lee.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range. #T2#
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Turcotte throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turcotte.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte. #T4#
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Conor Lee just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte lands a jab.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Lee defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Turcotte's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a high kick.
Turcotte moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Lee throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee looks to land a combination. Turcotte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Turcotte's head back. #T4#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Lee throws a combination that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Lee misses.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Lee. #T1#
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turcotte defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Turcotte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Lee throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lee jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Turcotte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Lee.
Well Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!
Conor Lee is the new lightweight champion!
Conor Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld liive 45
Date: Sep 23, 2023

#R1#
Karter misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Karter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turcotte to the ground. Karter is now in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Karter trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte pulls Karter in close to his closed guard and prevents Karter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte pulls Karter in close to his closed guard and prevents Karter from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turcotte wants to hit a sweep here but Karter passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turcotte there!
Karter looking to control but Turcotte is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Karter working Turcotte over with strikes here.
Turcotte is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2#
Turcotte tries to hold on but Karter pushes him away.
Turcotte working to try and regain half guard.
Karter landing strikes, looking to finish!
Karter misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Karter throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Turcotte wants to control but Karter is having none of it.
Karter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turcotte is looking to escape. #T3#
Turcotte tries to reverse the position but Karter maintains control.
Turcotte is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Karter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turcotte looks a forlorn figure.
Turcotte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Turcotte trying to control here.
Karter is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karter looks to land a strike but Turcotte avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Karter throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karter looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karter is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Karter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turcotte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ Karter dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter lands a nice shot to the body.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Karter.
Karter looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Karter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Turcotte in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Karter is just out of range.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karter was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Karter swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Karter throws a good cross that connects.
Karter fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Karter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Karter misses.
Jesus Christ Karter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Karter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turcotte can do to turn this around?
Karter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Karter misses with a hook
and Karter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Karter.
Karter throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Karter lands the left hand.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Karter slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Karter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turcotte.
Karter misses with a body kick.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Karter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karter. #T2#
Karter slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Karter tries for a takedown but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karter misses with a right hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter with a nice cross.
Karter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Karter.
Karter scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Karter. Turcotte shrugs it off though.
Karter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karter cracks Turcotte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.#T3#
Karter moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Karter slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Karter lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Karter misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte swings for the body but Karter moves out of range.
Karter throws out a powerful jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karter or perhaps it was just good defense by Turcotte, which made it look bad.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karter.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Karter's shoulder, as Karter tries to avoid the shot.
Karter attempts a counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it well and moves away.
Karter tries to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Karter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Karter.
Karter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Karter.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Karter throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Jesus Christ Karter is winning the standup battle so far.
Karter misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Karter moves out of range.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Karter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karter looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
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 Jesus Christ Karter will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A good leg kick by Karter.
Karter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter connects with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Turcotte scores with a four punch combination!
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Karter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Karter persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Karter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter just misses with a punch to the body.
Karter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karter.
A telegraphed right hand from Karter misses the target.
Turcotte moves out of range as Karter strikes.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Karter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karter swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a series of strikes. Karter will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karter throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Karter misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Karter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body kick there by Karter.
Karter throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Karter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karter scoring well with a low kick there.
Karter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Karter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Karter swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karter on the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a hook but Karter avoids it easily.
Karter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter throws a head kick that misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turcotte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Karter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter with a nice cross.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Karter.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Karter.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Karter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
Karter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Karter connects 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!
Karter misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Karter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karter misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karter misses with a hook.
Turcotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turcotte wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Christ Karter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Karter defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Karter.
Karter connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Karter takes one on the button.
Karter misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karter in his tracks.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter shoots in looking for a takedown but Turcotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Karter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Karter scores with a nice strike.
Karter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Karter throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Turcotte just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Karter scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte needs to keep his hands up - Karter had a free shot at his head there.
Karter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karter cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.
Turcotte clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Turcotte both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Karter misses with a kick to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte with a nice cross.#T1#
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karter. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karter scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Karter scores with a jab.
Karter misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karter with the inside leg kick.
Turcotte cracks Karter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karter tries for a takedown but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karter throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karter scores with a punch to the head.
Karter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karter throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Karter looks to land a body kick but Turcotte moved away.#T2#
Karter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Jab by Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Karter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Karter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karter throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte clobbers Karter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karter is looking to clinch.
Karter tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Karter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws a hook but Karter blocks it.#T3#
Karter throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Karter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab from Karter misses.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karter throws a sloppy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter looks to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Karter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Karter throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Karter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Karter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karter misses the shot to the body.
Karter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Karter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karter staying out of range there.
Turcotte lands a jab to Karter's midsection.#T4#
Karter misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Karter misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Karter throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karter.
Karter slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Horrible takedown attempt by Karter or perhaps it was just good defense by Turcotte, which made it look bad.
Karter slips under a jab.
Turcotte jabs Karter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karter tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Karter lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth 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. 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#
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Karter throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karter throws out the jab.
Turcotte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
A big right from Karter misses.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karter.
Turcotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karter.
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Karter's hands.
Karter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.#T1#
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karter punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Karter moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Karter's head but Karter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Karter saw that one coming.
Karter is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Karter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Karter.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Karter slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Karter ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A low kick from Karter misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Karter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the body from Karter misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Karter.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Karter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Karter slips the punch.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Karter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte takes one to the chin there.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karter.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Karter with a body shot.
Karter throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karter.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Karter misses the target.
Karter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.#T3#
Karter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karter is looking to counter punch.
Karter wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Karter tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turcotte slaps away a takedown attempt from Karter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Karter avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Karter ducked under it nicely.
Karter slips a jab from Turcotte.
Karter throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice cross by Turcotte.
Karter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Karter misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Karter lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karter tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Turcotte defending well as Karter loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Karter is out of range.
Karter lands a slapping body shot.
Karter connects with a single shot there.
Karter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karter.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Karter avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws out a powerful jab.
Karter moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Karter misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Nfld live 43
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
As Turcotte backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a nice strike.
Redcliffe throws a lazy body kick
and Turcotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Redcliffe with a jab.
Turcotte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a jab.#CL#
Redcliffe drives through and clinches with Turcotte against the cage.
Redcliffe stalling against the cage.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside. #T1#
Turcotte misses with some punches.
A short left from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with some punches. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Turcotte defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Redcliffe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte just manages to avoid it.
Turcotte with a jab.
Redcliffe catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.#T3#
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turcotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Redcliffe stalling.
Redcliffe tries to land knees in the clinch but Turcotte avoids the damage to the body.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Redcliffe trying to stall but Turcotte improves his position.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.#T4#
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg 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!
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's front leg with a kick but Turcotte checks it.
Jab, jab by Redcliffe - just one landing.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turcotte.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redcliffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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 Turcotte misses.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a series of strikes. Redcliffe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.
Redcliffe cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the 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!
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Redcliffe.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
A big left from Redcliffe misses.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Redcliffe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Redcliffe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redcliffe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Redcliffe thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Redcliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Redcliffe tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Redcliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe swings widly with a right hand
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Redcliffe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
A little feinted left hand from Redcliffe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Redcliffe lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turcotte lands with a right hand.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Redcliffe lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Redcliffe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Redcliffe's belly button to the back.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turcotte checks it well.
Redcliffe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcliffe's head.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcliffe.#CL#
Redcliffe pushes Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Turcotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Turcotte tries to break free but Redcliffe pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Turcotte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Redcliffe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
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!
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redcliffe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe has Turcotte pressed against the cage, preventing Turcotte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Turcotte. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
As Turcotte backs away, Redcliffe returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redcliffe misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Redcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Redcliffe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcliffe staying out of range there.#CL#
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Redcliffe's ribs.
Redcliffe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redcliffe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.#CL#
Redcliffe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Kwame Redcliffe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Redcliffe misses with some punches. #T4#
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Turcotte is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
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!
Redcliffe missing with knees to the body.
Redcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Turcotte.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the head but Turcotte blocks with his arms.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kwame Redcliffe.
I think Turcotte 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
The defeated Kwame Redcliffe had this to say: 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: Nfld live 41
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Kruschev.
Turcotte tries to break free but Kruschev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Turcotte tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Kruschev with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Good exchange - Kruschev coming out on top.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a head kick!
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Kruschev has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Donk. Turcotte catches Kruschev right on the button with a cross.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Kruschev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Turcotte's side.#T4#
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Kruschev.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range. #CL#
Turcotte clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte throws a combination that misses
and Kruschev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kruschev is looking to chop away at Turcotte's legs.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick that Turcotte semi-blocks.
Kruschev tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte cracks Kruschev with a good jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruschev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Turcotte lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruschev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.#T4#
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.#T1#
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Turcotte darts in and clinches Kruschev up against the cage.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a nice body shot.
Kruschev throws a head punch that misses.
Kruschev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Kruschev scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks an uppercut.
Kruschev struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Kruschev counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kruschev rushes Turcotte and presses him up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Kruschev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turcotte.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
A left lands for Kruschev.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev connects with the punch.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kruschev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Kruschev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turcotte takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kruschev lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev really dominated that round.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kruschev doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range. #CL#
Turcotte clinches.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kruschev should have avoided that one.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Kruschev. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Turcotte jumps back.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Kruschev motions for Turcotte to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kruschev.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice cross by Kruschev.#T3#
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev wants to clinch but Turcotte slips to the side
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruschev's head.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruschev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev with a nice cross.#T4#
Turcotte throws a right hand that Kruschev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruschev also avoids with ease.
Turcotte backing away here, and Kruschev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A low kick from Kruschev is predictable there
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a double jab.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Turcotte's knee but Turcotte avoids it well.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kruschev with the inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruschev swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Kruschev.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kruschev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev is the new lightweight champion!
Wally Kruschev made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Nfld live 39
Date: Jul 22, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Turcotte slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Turcotte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice jab there from Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Turcotte unleashes a big counter combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruschev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Kruschev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.#T3#
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Kruschev tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a leg kick.
Kruschev lands a jab.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Kruschev misses
and Turcotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice body shot.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Kruschev with a series of wild strikes but Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
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#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruschev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev is looking to counter punch.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing. #T1#
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Turcotte lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kruschev scores with a shot to the body.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Turcotte off balance momentarily.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kruschev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruschev motions for Turcotte to come forward. Kruschev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKruschev.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Turcotte throws a combination. Kruschev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kruschev duly obliges.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev thows a body kick. Turcotte tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kruschev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Kruschev off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Kruschev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands a slapping body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kruschev. Turcotte shrugs it off though.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Turcotte works Kruschev's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Kruschev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruschev throws a nice head kick!
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range. #T1#
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Kruschev.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a kick to the body.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.#T2#
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Nice cross by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Kruschev finds it's target.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte slips a jab from Kruschev.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
And Kruschev counters with a quick kick to the body but Turcotte blocks it.
Kruschev swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev misses with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruschev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Kruschev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kruschev scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev misses with a hook
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte lands a body shot.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kruschev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wally Kruschev clearly takes 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.#R4#
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte just manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Kruschev throws a quick counter kick to the body but Turcotte avoids it.#CL2#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kruschev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Kruschev jumps guard and drags Turcotte to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Kruschev is looking for a triangle but Turcotte pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev controls Turcotte momentarily but Turcotte frees himself.
Kruschev has control of Turcotte's left arm, preventing Turcotte from doing any damage. #T1##SUB#
Kruschev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turcotte is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kruschev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turcotte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kruschev trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruschev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kruschev with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte scores with a three punch combo!
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Kruschev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Kruschev connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte lands with a cross.
Kruschev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.#T4#
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Kruschev.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte unleashes a big counter combination but Kruschev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a right hook to the body.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab. #T1#
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruschev on the side of the head.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kruschev. #T3#
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruschev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
Kruschev throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Danga de danga de dang - Turcotte scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a straight right. #T4#
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Turcotte.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Nfld FN 44
Date: Jun 29, 2023

Mehdi Kanaani really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 160.9, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Jacques Turcotte was cancelled.

Event: Nfld live 33
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Kruschev both land. Nice combination.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kruschev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.#T1#
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Kruschev sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Turcotte lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A cross from Kruschev lands.
Kruschev is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Jab by Kruschev.#T2#
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Kruschev slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kruschev's body.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev connects with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turcotte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Kruschev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Kruschev scores with a four punch combination!
A low kick lands for Kruschev.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev misses with a double jab
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Kruschev throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev keeps Turcotte at a distance using the push kick.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kruschev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte takes a swing at Kruschev's ribcage but misses.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruschev, as that shot connected.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turcotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kruschev with a body shot.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kruschev. #T1#
Nice cross by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruschev cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruschevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head. #T2#
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kruschev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Nice defenses there by Kruschev.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kruschev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Kruschev avoids it well.
Turcotte moves out of range as Kruschev throws a body kick.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.#CL#
Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
Turcotte gets through Kruschev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev prevents a body shot from Turcotte. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kruschev clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kruschev. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Kruschev misses with some punches. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Kruschev slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Kruschev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turcotte manages to circle out of the way.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kruschev lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kruschev moves to clinch but Turcotte breaks away
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kruschev counters with a straight right hand.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it. #T1#
Kruschev doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Kruschev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruschev takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev tries to clinch up
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
A jab from Kruschev does it's job there.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.#T3#
Kruschev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turcotte's head backwards.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Kruschev misses with a left hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Kruschev lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.#T4##CL#
Kruschev clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev misses with a punch on the inside.
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!#BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev 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.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruschev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turcotte jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte 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.
Kruschev darts in trying to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jacques Turcotte just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruschev's head backwards.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev tried to counter with a leg kick but Turcotte avoided it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses the jab.
As Kruschev backs off Turcotte throws a huge counter combo but Kruschev manages to avoid it all.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Kruschev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruschev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Kruschev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses the jab.
A nice side step and Turcotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Turcotte is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Kruschev instigates a clinch.
Turcotte pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands. #BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Kruschev thows a leg kick but Turcotte checks it
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruschev is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kruschev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Kruschev ducks down to avoid it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Kruschev avoids it with no problem.
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Kruschev.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.#T4#
Kruschev fakes the leg kick and cracks Turcotte in the body.
Kruschev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev moves to clinch but Turcotte breaks away
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruschev.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Kruschev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turcotte.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev slips a jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
Kruschev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruschev tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Kruschev throws a wild body kick that Turcotte sees coming a mile off.#T1#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Kruschev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev connects with a jab.
Kruschev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Kruschev staying out of range there.#T3#
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Kruschev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Turcotte.
Kruschev's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruschev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kruschev!
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kruschev cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev blocks a jab.#T4#
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Kruschev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turcotte feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Turcotte then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kruschev to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Kruschev moves into range and clinches up with Turcotte.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kruschev fails to land.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wally Kruschev.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:47
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev retains his lightweight title!
Wally Kruschev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a head kick. Turcotte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches with his opponent.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turcotte or not.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands. #T1#
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A short left from Turcotte. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turcotte has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Turcotte manages to pass to side control!
Lee tries to bench press Turcotte off him but Turcotte keeps the position.
Turcotte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turcotte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Lee wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Lee moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turcotte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Turcotte has mounted him!
Lee can't escape the position. #T3#
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Turcotte seems content to control.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turcotte passes into half guard.
Turcotte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Lee throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. #T1#
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the head.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Lee staying out of range there.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.#T3#
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Lee's defenses. #T1#
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Lee tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte lands a jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is 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!
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Turcotte lands with a nice body punch.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Manfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.
Manfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turcotte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfield throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield moves to clinch but Turcotte breaks away
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Manfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Manfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Manfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Manfield throws a lazy head kick
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Manfield fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Turcotte sprawls well initially but Manfield persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Turcotte is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Manfield trying to control the pace. #T1#
Turcotte is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turcotte avoid being mounted?
Turcotte tries to roll over but Manfield keeps him under control.
Turcotte is working hard here to advance position.
Manfield wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Turcotte is looking to control Manfield's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turcotte avoid being mounted?
Manfield seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Manfield wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy.
Manfield prevents Turcotte from improving his position.#SUB2#
Manfield is working for a kimura but Turcotte is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manfield wants to control but Turcotte is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Turcotte misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Manfield throws a series of punches but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a one two combo. #CL#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
Turcotte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte avoids the elbow strike from Manfield, against the cage.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Manfield avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage. #T4#
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manfield's defenses.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
I was talking to Turcotte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield throws an elbow that misses.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manfield's elbow.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Manfield wants to take the fight to the mat but Turcotte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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#
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Manfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A big right from Manfield misses.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Manfield throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Manfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manfield throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Manfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Manfield with a hook.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt - Turcotte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Manfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manfield throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manfield.
Manfield scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Manfield's head back. #CL#
Turcotte moves into range and clinches up with Manfield.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Turcotte.
Manfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Turcotte just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Turcotte stops a takedown attempt from Manfield.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Manfield.
Manfield is trying to pull guard but Turcotte turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Turcotte is struggling to control the position.
Turcotte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield is looking for a takedown.
Manfield has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Turcotte after a bit of a struggle.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turcotte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Manfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte cracks Manfield with a nice body shot.
Manfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turcotte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manfield can turn it around.
Turcotte misses with the head strike. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manfield throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Manfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Turcotte gets caught napping as Manfield dives in and scores a takedown. Turcotte manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Manfield passes into half guard.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Manfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Manfield.
Manfield thows a huge punch but Turcotte dodges it nicely.
Turcotte is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Manfield with a poor takedown
and Manfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manfield. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manfield throws a nice outside leg kick.
Manfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Manfield takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte lands with a right hand.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turcotte enables Manfield to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turcotte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Manfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Manfield trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom. #T1#
Manfield is fighting to break Turcotte's control of his arms but Turcotte is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manfield advances to half guard.
Manfield content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turcotte gets full guard.
Turcotte looking to control.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving.
Manfield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Manfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Manfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Manfield has a takedown stuffed.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Manfield thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Manfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Turcotte, which made it look bad.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD2#
Turcotte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Manfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Manfield slips nicely into half guard.
Manfield trying to control from half guard but Turcotte is working away.
Turcotte wants to improve his position but Manfield is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reni Manfield.
I think Turcotte 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
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!
Lee tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow. #T1#
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turcotte or not.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turcotte.
Turcotte pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Lee digs a right hand into Turcotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turcotte's gas tank.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Lee.#T3#
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Lee's head back.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a leg kick
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a straight left. #T1#
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses the jab.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee scores with a head kick. Turcotte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Turcotte lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Lee.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Jab from Turcotte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee connects with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Turcotte shakes him off and moves away.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a combination #CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Lee misses with a body punch.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Lee pushes Turcotte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick. #T3#
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte lands an overhand right.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#T4#
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Lee clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Lee.
Lee misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Turcotte 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.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Turcotte will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Turcotte is rocked!
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Turcotte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Lee throws an overhand right that drops Turcotte like a sack of potatoes! Lee dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Conor Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld 31
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Manfield misses with a hook.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Manfield takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Manfield defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Manfield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
Manfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Turcotte controlling the position.
Turcotte'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.
Manfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Turcotte looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Manfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield throws a big right hand that misses.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Manfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Manfield with that takedown attempt.
Manfield walks into a stiff left hand from Turcotte.
Manfield misses the jab.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.#T4##TD2#
Manfield shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turcotte napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Manfield looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manfield working the ground and pound but Turcotte is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turcotte is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turcotte tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.
Manfield trying to control the position but Turcotte is working away.
Turcotte wants to control but Manfield postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield staying out of range there.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte clobbers Manfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Manfield throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Turcotte tries to clinch there but Manfield circles away.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Manfield should have avoided that one.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte cracks Manfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manfield misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Manfield misses with a leg kick.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Manfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte. #T2#
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manfield takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Manfield is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manfield.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manfield thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Manfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body shot.
Manfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manfield throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Manfield punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Manfield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Manfield throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Manfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?#T4#
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turcotte defends it well.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Manfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Manfield with an uppercut!
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield flicks out a counter leg kick but Turcotte steps away.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Manfield.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Nice body punch from Manfield.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Manfield's head.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Manfield.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte backing away here, and Manfield unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Manfield misses with a looping right.#T2#
A shot to the body from Manfield misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Manfield connects with a solid leg 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!
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Manfield. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Manfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Manfield drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Manfield controls the action. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turcotte duly obliges.
Manfield defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Manfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manfield slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
Manfield moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
Manfield misses with a looping left.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manfield under the eye.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte clearly takes 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#
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield misses with a double jab.
A jab from Manfield misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Manfield avoids it well.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Manfield misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Manfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfield takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Manfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Manfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
And Manfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte moves out of range of the body kick from Manfield. #T1#
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Manfield swings widly with a right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Manfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Manfield shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Manfield's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to clinch
and Manfield counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Manfield moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Manfield.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Turcotte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manfield.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Manfield counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Manfield changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Manfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.#T4#
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turcotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Manfield's belly button to the back.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Manfield digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte had his way with Reni Manfield in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Manfield follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Manfield.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Manfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Manfield throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Manfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
As Manfield looks to move away, Turcotte throws a big counter combo but Manfield just gets out of the way.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Manfield slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Manfield scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turcotte doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Manfield takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turcotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Manfield circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a hook.#T3#
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manfield moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Turcotte defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Manfield 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Manfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Manfield.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
And Manfield responds with a good body kick, but Turcotte manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Manfield punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Manfield shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Manfield now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Manfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Manfield takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!

Event: Nfld 30
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been hearing reports that Stepanovich has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turcotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stepanovich stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich jabs at Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turcotte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stepanovich throws a series of strikes that have Turcotte backpedaling.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.#T3#
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs Stepanovich right on the nose. Stepanovich blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stepanovich thinking.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich with the inside leg kick.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Stepanovich 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.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Stepanovich tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stepanovich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stepanovich doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good jab.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Turcotte fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turcotte! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich lands with a straight right. Turcotte didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good jab.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte walks into a straight right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.#T2#
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stepanovich, as that shot connected.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a series of punches but Turcotte avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range. #T3#
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich thuds his right hand into Turcotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the head.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Olenev Stepanovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Turcotte's head back.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good jab.
Stepanovich lands a head kick. Turcotte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stepanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a one-two to the body.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stepanovich backs up against the cage.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Stepanovich jabs at Turcotte's body.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanovich with a body shot.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte scores with a one two! Stepanovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Stepanovich misses. #T4#
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Turcotte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Stepanovich avoids it with no problem.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte jabs at Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
A low kick lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Stepanovich misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stepanovich. Stepanovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich connects with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Stepanovich tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Turcotte is able to avoid easily.
A little jabbing left from Turcotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a body shot.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Stepanovich coming out on top.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stepanovich.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Stepanovich has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses. #T1#
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Decent striking displayed by Stepanovich there.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stepanovich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Stepanovich cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich 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#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Turcotte.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Stepanovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stepanovich scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich thuds his right hand into Turcotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Turcotte tries to bum rush Stepanovich with a series of wild strikes but Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte lands a jab to Stepanovich's midsection.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanovich lands a glancing blow to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab. #T3#
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich lands a leg kick that knocks Turcotte off balance momentarily.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Stepanovich scores with a leg kick.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Stepanovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Stepanovich also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich scores with a shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stepanovich misses with a looping right.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stepanovich tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte lands a head shot.#T1#
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
It looked like Turcotte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick. #T2#
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
A head kick misses from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turcotte. Turcotte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte lands the left hand.#T4#
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Stepanovich moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Stepanovich tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacques Turcotte did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte moves out of range of the leg kick from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte is looking for a counter combo.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Stepanovich.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands with a hook. Turcotte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Stepanovich throws a head kick that half lands.
Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte with a hook.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Turcotte slips under a jab.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body punch from Stepanovich.
A head kick by Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Stepanovich's belly button to the back.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte had his way with Olenev Stepanovich in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Stepanovich bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turcotte walks into a stiff left hand from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Turcotte had a free shot at his head there.
Stepanovich lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte. #T1#
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich works the jab nicely.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Turcotte tries to move into range but Stepanovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turcotte in his tracks.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Stepanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Stepanovich jabs at Turcotte's body.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Stepanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olenev Stepanovich.
I think Stepanovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:48
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
Olenev Stepanovich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld new years end
Date: Dec 31, 2022

#R1#
Manfield misses with a takedown
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte lands an overhand right.
Manfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Manfield is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
Turcotte jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Manfield saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Manfield misses its intended target. #T1#
Turcotte throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Manfield thinks about the counter body kick.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
And Manfield responds with a good body kick, but Turcotte manages to step out the way in time.
Turcotte misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a shoot takedown. Turcotte fights it but they end up in guard.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Turcotte seems keen to control Manfield's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield stays in close to Turcotte's body and controls the position. #T2#
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turcotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manfield.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Manfield dives in and grabs Turcotte's left leg, looking for a takedown. Turcotte pushes down on Manfield's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Manfield's body.
Manfield slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Manfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a series of wild punches.
Turcotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Manfield lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Turcotte as Manfield shoots in.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Manfield 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.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Manfield tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown but Turcotte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Manfield looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Manfield persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Manfield's head back. #TD2#
Manfield shoots in and bounces Turcotte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Turcotte keeping full guard, as Manfield tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Turcotte has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Turcotte's guard.
Manfield is stalling here. Turcotte is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Turcotte has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turcotte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Manfield looks to move to half guard but instead Turcotte has passed into mount! Damn!
Manfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Manfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Turcotte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manfield tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Manfield gets back to full guard.
Manfield is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Manfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Manfield, not yet.
Manfield is trying to keep Turcotte in close.
Turcotte preventing the sweep.
Manfield has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Turcotte has passed into side control.
Reni Manfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Turcotte wants to control but Manfield is keeping him busy.
Turcotte tries to advance to mount but can't.
Manfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manfield can do to turn this around?#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield trying to control but Turcotte flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Manfield is in bad spot here.
Manfield trying to control the hands but Turcotte breaks the grip.
Turcotte keeps control of the position easily here as Manfield tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turcotte is not going to allow Manfield to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second 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.#R3#
Manfield shoots in looking for a takedown but Turcotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manfield's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turcotte moves to clinch but Manfield breaks away
and Manfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Manfield wants to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte 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.
Nice takedown defense from Turcotte. No joy for Manfield on that attempt.
Manfield changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turcotte tries to avoid it but Manfield manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turcotte to the ground. Turcotte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield throws a shot to the body.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Turcotte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte lands a jab.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Manfield feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Manfield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Manfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turcotte is pulling down on Manfield's head to control his posture.
Manfield won't allow Turcotte to sweep him here.
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there. #T2#
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manfield lands a body shot. #T3#
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Manfield has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Manfield's head.
Turcotte throws a hook but Manfield blocks it.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manfield.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Manfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Manfield tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Manfield.
Manfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte. #T4#
Manfield scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte misses the jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Manfield with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manfield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turcotte digs a good body shot into Manfield's ribs.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Manfield misses with a combination
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Manfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turcotte defends it nicely.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield dives in for a single leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.#T1#
Manfield shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Manfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Manfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Manfield.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Turcotte jabs Manfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manfield wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Manfield moves out of range. #CL2#
Turcotte tries to keep at a distance but Manfield has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Manfield blocks an uppercut.
Manfield blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Manfield prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
Manfield has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turcotte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manfield can turn it around.
Manfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Turcotte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte gets through Manfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Manfield backwards.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte stops a takedown attempt from Manfield.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manfield takes a shot to the head.
Turcotte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Manfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Manfield misses.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Manfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Manfield swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Manfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Manfield walks into a left hand.
Manfield loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte had his way with Reni Manfield in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Manfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Manfield swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Manfield tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Manfield has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manfield tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Manfield misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfield takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Manfield tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turcotte defends well and Manfield ends up having to push Turcotte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manfield backs up against the cage.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Manfield blocks a jab.
It seemed like Manfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Turcotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turcotte.
Manfield stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Manfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turcotte to the mat! Turcotte manages to get full guard.
Turcotte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Reni Manfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turcotte has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Manfield from controlling successfully.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte is trying to keep Manfield in close.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Turcotte keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Manfield throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Manfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turcotte but Turcotte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reni Manfield.
Turcotte thuds his right hand into Manfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Manfield's body. Manfield takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield thuds a left hand into Turcotte's body.
Turcotte leaves Manfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Manfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Manfield under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Manfield shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte pulls Manfield in close to prevent any damage.
Turcotte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 50:44
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte retains his lightweight title!

Event: Nfld live 17
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Turcotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Stepanovich's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Stepanovich off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stepanovich stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Turcotte moves into range and clinches up with Stepanovich.
Turcotte has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Turcotte pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Stepanovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte with a jab.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.#T3#
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stepanovich had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turcotte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Stepanovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turcotte connects with the punch.#TD#
Stepanovich shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turcotte to regain full guard.
Turcotte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stepanovich looking to pass the guard.
Turcotte 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.
Stepanovich looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Stepanovich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanovich with a body shot.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turcotte checks it well.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Stepanovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No luck for Stepanovich with that takedown attempt.
Stepanovich misses with a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2##CL2#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Turcotte seems unphased.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Stepanovich with an uppercut!
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Turcotte knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Turcotte misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Turcotte. Those never looked like landing.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Stepanovich avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.#T4#
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stepanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Turcotte gets double underhooks and turns Stepanovich into the cage.
Good body shot from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Stepanovich back against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stepanovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a left hand.
Stepanovich tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Stepanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte cracks Stepanovich with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte 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!#R3#
A left lands for Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte works Stepanovich's body with a nice hook.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Stepanovich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Turcotte moves out of range of the leg kick from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.
An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Stepanovich's body.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Stepanovich misses its target.
Stepanovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.#T3#
Stepanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stepanovich swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Stepanovich didn't see that one coming.
Turcotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Stepanovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Stepanovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head.
Stepanovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Stepanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte really dominated that round.
That's time! Stepanovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the liver by Turcotte. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Turcotte tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a three punch combo that has Stepanovich backing up. Stepanovich nods at Turcotte to acknowledge the strikes.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Stepanovich's body. Stepanovich takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Stepanovich misses with a low kick.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
A shot to the body from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte 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.
Stepanovich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich sizes up Turcotte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Stepanovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Turcotte sprawls well. He's pushed Stepanovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Turcotte.#T3#
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Stepanovich shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stepanovich drops his hands momentarily and Turcotte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Stepanovich shoots in for a double leg but Turcotte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olenev Stepanovich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Turcotte swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Stepanovich slips under a jab.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Stepanovich throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Turcotte backs away, Stepanovich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Nice jab there from Stepanovich.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stepanovich lands an overhand right.
Turcotte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Stepanovich shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turcotte pinned against the cage. Turcotte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stepanovich at a distance.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head.
Stepanovich tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
No luck for Stepanovich with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte swinging wildly here.
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Turcotte jabs Stepanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stepanovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
A low kick from Stepanovich misses
and Turcotte counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turcotte 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Jacques Turcotte is the new lightweight champion!

Event: Nfld FN 26
Date: Nov 03, 2022

#R1#
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Savage misses the target.
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Savage's ribs.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
A jab from Savage does it's job there.
Savage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage throws a big counter combination but Turcotte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Savage throws a sloppy body shot
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Savage has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage misses with a straight left.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Savage lands with a straight right. Turcotte didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Savage throws a series of punches but Turcotte moves out of range.
Savage tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Savage jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage misses with a double jab
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte cracks Savage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Savage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savage, as that shot connected.
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte scores with a three punch combo!
Turcotte cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Savage throws a combination that misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte lands with a cross. #CL2#
Turcotte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savage.
Turcotte lands a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Savage is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushes Savage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Savage backwards. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Savage had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Savage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a left and a right that stings Savage.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Savage walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Savage staying out of range there.
Turcotte drops Savage with a huge uppercut! Savage drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Turcotte is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld 25
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Kiloe throws a combination that misses
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Nice body punch from Kiloe.
Kiloe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Kiloe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiloe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Kiloe misses with a combination
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Kiloe throws a head kick that misses.
Turcotte misses with a straight left. #CL#
Turcotte clinches with his opponent.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kiloe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kiloe scores with a shot to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kiloe swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Turcotte has been working on his elbows in the gym.#T1#
Turcotte lands a right hand.
A short left from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kiloe.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Kiloe controls the action.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
A right hook to the body lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kiloe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte lands a damaging elbow.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Kiloe lands an uppercut.#BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kiloe digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Kiloe misses with a double jab
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiloe throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Kiloe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiloe's head. #T2#
Kiloe blocks a jab.
Kiloe is looking for the big counter here.
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiloe momentarily.
Kiloe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kiloe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiloe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Kiloe.
A jab from Turcotte does it's job there.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Kiloe saw that one coming.
Kiloe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kiloe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiloe. Kiloe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kiloe lands a jab to the head.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turcotte lands a jab-cross combination. #T3#
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Kiloe.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Kiloe moves out of range.
Jab by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Kiloe avoids it easily.
Kiloe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kiloe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kiloe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte scores with a jab.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Kiloe is looking for the big counter here.
Kiloe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kiloe misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kiloe has time to react.
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!
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kiloe moved out of range nicely.
Kiloe unleashes a big counter combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turcotte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kiloe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kiloe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Kiloe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiloe throws a nice looking combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiloe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kiloe looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Kiloe misses.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiloe.
Kiloe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Kiloe throws a counter combo.
Kiloe looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte throws a big counter combination but Kiloe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Kiloe moved out of range.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kiloe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Kiloe misses.
Decent striking displayed by Turcotte there.
Kiloe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kiloe tries to bum rush Turcotte with a series of wild strikes but Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Kiloe throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Kiloe counters with a one-two to the body.
Kiloe throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Kiloe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte works over Kiloe's head and body with a nice combination.
Kiloe misses with a double jab.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte lands with a nice body punch.
Kiloe wants to clinch.
Kiloe walks into a left hand. #T2#
Kiloe closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Kiloe.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiloe can do to turn this around?
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiloe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kiloe looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kiloe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kiloe momentarily.
A combination from Turcotte does no damage.
Kiloe misses with a wild body shot.
Kiloe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte blocks a head kick by Kiloe.
Turcotte with a nice cross.#CL#
Turcotte closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Turcotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Kiloe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiloe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kiloe takes one to the chin there.
Turcotte lands a lovely overhand right.
Turcotte catches Kiloe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Kiloe slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Kiloe moves away and avoids it.
Kiloe slips under a jab from Turcotte.
A countering left hand to the body from Kiloe misses.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiloe throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Kiloe misses with a combination
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Kiloe misses with a looping left.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Kiloe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turcotte scores with a decent looking hook.
Turcotte clobbers Kiloe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte scores with a jab.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kiloe. Kiloe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Kiloe moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Kiloe's body.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiloe manages to avoid it.
Turcotte cracks Kiloe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Kiloe forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiloe controls his hands.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kiloe on the side of the head.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Kiloe backs away looking to recover.
Turcotte stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kiloe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turcotte jabs Kiloe right on the nose. Kiloe blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte lands a really nice looking cross but Kiloe seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Kiloe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kiloe should have avoided that one.
Kiloe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte lands a jab to Kiloe's midsection.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T1#
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kiloe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Kiloe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Kiloe slips the punch.
Turcotte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Kiloe is out of range.
Turcotte lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiloe staying out of range there.
Kiloe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Kiloe takes one to the chin there.
Kiloe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Turcotte misses its target.#T2#
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Kiloe manages to avoid it.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Kiloe shakes it off.
No joy there for Kiloe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Kiloe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiloe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kiloe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kiloe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kiloe there as he acknowledges the shot.#T3#
Turcotte lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Kiloe misses with a wild combination.
Kiloe throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Turcotte scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Kiloe counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiloe takes one to the chin there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
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!
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kiloe throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Kiloe.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiloe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##CL2#
Kiloe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Kiloe avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Kiloe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte lands a left hand.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Still in the clinch, Turcotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Kiloe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kiloe's gas tank.
Turcotte pushes Kiloe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turcotte has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
Pete Kiloe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.

Event: Nfld live 10
Date: Sep 17, 2022

#R1#
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Wilcox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilcox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Wilcox.
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Turcotte checks it.
Wilcox moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Wilcox misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Wilcox.
Turcotte moves out of range as Wilcox strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A swing and a miss from Wilcox.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donovan Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilcox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a hook. Wilcox ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Wilcox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilcox finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Wilcox throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turcotte was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilcox finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilcox is working Turcotte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilcox distracts Turcotte with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Wilcox has gone for a leg lock! Turcotte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilcox's guard.#REVR#
Turcotte's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Turcotte passes Wilcox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Turcotte is pressing down on Wilcox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilcox is holding on for now.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Wilcox is trying is best to control the position here.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Wilcox works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilcox is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wilcox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilcox trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turcotte managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turcotte wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilcox advances position into side control!
Wilcox scoring with punches and elbows. #T4##SUB2#
Wilcox tries for a kimura but Turcotte is defending well.
Wilcox throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Turcotte works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Turcotte controlling the position for now.
Wilcox stalling away here and it's allowed Turcotte to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turcotte pulls Wilcox in close to prevent any damage.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilcox is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Donovan Wilcox 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#
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilcox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Turcotte.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Turcotte cracks Wilcox with a good jab.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Wilcox scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilcox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Wilcox misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wilcox gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Turcotte pushes him off.#T1#
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilcox manages to avoid it.
Turcotte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Wilcox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turcotte throws a jab when Wilcox was well out of range.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilcox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Wilcox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turcotte did well to prevent Wilcox getting side control.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilcox with the ground and pound but Turcotte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wilcox stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turcotte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turcotte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully. #T2#
Turcotte trying to control the position.
Wilcox looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilcox is retaining full guard.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet. #SUB2#
Wilcox looking for a guillotine here but Turcotte defends easily.
Wilcox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turcotte controls the pace.#T3#
Wilcox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turcotte manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Turcotte blocks nicely.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from Turcotte.
Turcotte controlling the position.#SUB2#
Wilcox has gone for a leg lock! Turcotte slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilcox's guard.#REVR#
Wilcox has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Wilcox is continuing to stall.
Turcotte postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilcox is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Wilcox is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turcotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turcotte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wilcox can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turcotte controls the pace.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilcox in his tracks.
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilcox throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Wilcox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilcox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilcox.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Wilcox avoids nicely.
Wilcox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.#CL2#
Wilcox clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Turcotte. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilcox.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilcox digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Wilcox blocks a jab.
And Wilcox tries to counter it with a takedown but Turcotte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte tries to bum rush Wilcox with a series of wild strikes but Wilcox uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilcox thows a leg kick but Turcotte checks it
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Wilcox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilcox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilcox throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.#T2#
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilcox can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Turcotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilcox circles away.
Wilcox on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turcotte to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilcox throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilcox looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Wilcox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Wilcox throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Wilcox only half commits.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilcox has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook.#T3#
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Wilcox.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the body from Wilcox misses
and Turcotte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wilcox finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilcox.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the body
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Turcotte counters with a left and a right that stings Wilcox.
Wilcox connects with an inside leg kick.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Wilcox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turcotte trying to keep a closed guard but Wilcox is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Wilcox trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Wilcox trying to move into half guard but instead Turcotte has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Turcotte preventing the sweep.
Wilcox is trying to hold Turcotte in close to prevent damage but Turcotte has managed to pass into half guard.
Turcotte is controlling the pace.
Turcotte not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turcotte 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: ENIGMA 124
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Draganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Draganov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Draganov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Draganov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Draganov drives through and clinches with Turcotte against the cage.
Turcotte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
Draganov lands a right hand.
Draganov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turcotte or not.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draganov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov. #BC2#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Draganov.
Draganov misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Draganov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Turcotte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Draganov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Draganov is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Turcotte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Draganov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Draganov.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Draganov.
Draganov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Draganov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draganov misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Draganov scores with a jab to the head.
Draganov jabs at Turcotte's body.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Draganov's head but Draganov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Draganov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Draganov misses.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Draganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Draganov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turcotte moves out of range as Draganov strikes.
Draganov misses with a body shot.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turcotte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Draganov misses with a looping left.
Draganov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Draganov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Some bone on bone action there as Turcotte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turcotte looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Draganov.
Turcotte misses with a shot to the body
and Draganov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Draganov's head back.
Draganov tries to clinch up
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draganov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turcotte swings for the body but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Draganov saw that one coming.
Draganov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Draganov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Draganov ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Draganov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Draganov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Draganov forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Turcotte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Draganov lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte stalling against the cage.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Draganov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A countering left hand to the body from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Draganov catches Turcotte right on the button with a cross.
Draganov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draganov tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Draganov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Draganov's head.
The fighters circling - Draganov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick from Draganov misses.
Ivan Draganov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Draganov misses its target.
Draganov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Draganov avoids the body shot from Turcotte. #T1#
Draganov avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Draganov wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Draganov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Draganov with a nice calf kick.
Some wild striking there from Draganov.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Draganov throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Draganov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Draganov misses
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.#CL2#
Turcotte moves into the clinch.
Draganov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Turcotte. #T2#
Draganov working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Draganov.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Draganov tries to throw a body punch but Turcotte avoids it by throwing Draganov back against the cage.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Draganov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Draganov tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Draganov avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Draganov scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Draganov.
Draganov blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands an elbow inside that Draganov shrugs off.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Draganov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Draganov lands a shoulder strike.
Draganov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Draganov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Draganov's elbow.
Draganov throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch. #T4#
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Draganov moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Draganov saw that one coming.
Draganov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Draganov.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Draganov on the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte blocks the body kick.
Draganov tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Draganov.
Draganov is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it.
Draganov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Draganov throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Draganov misses with a low kick.
Draganov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turcotte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Turcotte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Draganov tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Draganov scores with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Draganov ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte lands a body shot.
Draganov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Draganov with an uppercut!
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Draganov with a jab.
Draganov motions for Turcotte to come forward. Draganov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte takes one to the chin there.
Draganov misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
Draganov misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Draganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Draganov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Draganov misses its intended target.
Draganov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Draganov closes the distance and pushes Turcotte back into the cage.
Draganov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Draganov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Draganov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Turcotte lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Draganov.
Draganov tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Draganov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Draganov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #T2#
Draganov swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Draganov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Draganov controls his hands.
Draganov blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte tries a body shot but Draganov blocks it.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivan Draganov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Draganov.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Draganov controls the action.
Draganov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Draganov lands with a left to the head.
Draganov has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
Draganov tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Draganov blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Draganov. #BC#
Draganov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draganov moves away from the strike by Turcotte. #T3#
Draganov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draganov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Draganov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte cracks Draganov with a good jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Draganov.
Draganov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draganov swinging wildly here.
Turcotte tries to clinch but Draganov moves out of range.
Draganov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Draganov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Draganov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Draganov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Draganov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Draganov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draganov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
Draganov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Draganov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Draganov lands a jab.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Draganov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Draganov misses.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Draganov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Turcotte. Beautiful body shot.
Draganov misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Draganov has time to react.
Draganov throws the kick towards the body but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Draganov finish him?
Draganov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Draganov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Draganov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: ENIGMA 120
Date: Aug 07, 2022

#R1#
Suarez misses the jab.
Suarez misses with a left hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Suarez misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte jabs at Suarez's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Suarez misses the target.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Suarez moved out of range nicely.
Suarez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Suarez throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Suarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Suarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suarez misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suarez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Suarez cracks Turcotte with a good jab.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Suarez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Suarez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suarez swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Suarez ducks down to avoid it.
Suarez misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte tests Suarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Suarez misses.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Suarez walks into a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte jabs Suarez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Suarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Suarez fails with the takedown.#TD#
Suarez feints and as Turcotte raises his hands in defense, Suarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Turcotte is retaining full guard.
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Suarez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suarez is stalling in the full guard.
Turcotte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suarez's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Turcotte sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Suarez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Turcotte paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Suarez - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Felix Suarez!
Felix Suarez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vegan Gains logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: ENIGMA 114
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1#
Mahomes slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahomes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahomes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mahomes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahomes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahomes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turcotte.
Mahomes is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mahomes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Mahomes tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turcotte lunges at Mahomes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mahomes's hand.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Mahomes defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Turcotte.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Mahomes lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Mahomes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turcotte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Turcotte lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Mahomes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahomes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushes Mahomes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahomes.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Turcotte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahomes.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Mahomes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahomes with a hook.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes lands a head kick. Turcotte smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Mahomes.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mahomes misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Mahomes tries to bum rush Turcotte with a series of wild strikes but Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte lands with a nice combination. Mahomes backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Mahomes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turcotte rather than just go for the knockout.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahomes in his tracks.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.#T4#
Turcotte jabs Mahomes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turcotte clobbers Mahomes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mahomes fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahomes.
Mahomes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A left lands for Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Mahomes.
Mahomes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the head.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes 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.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Mahomes.
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte misses with a double jab.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mahomes misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte throws a series of strikes that have Mahomes backpedaling.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mahomes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws a jab when Mahomes was well out of range.
Mahomes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Mahomes misses.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mahomes doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Mahomes avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turcotte has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Turcotte throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mahomes has time to react.
Mahomes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mahomes throws a body kick that misses
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Mahomes throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahomes is just out of range.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mahomes throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
No joy there for Mahomes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Mahomes misses
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahomes scores with a shot to the body.
Mahomes misses with a low kick. #T2#
Mahomes staying out of range there.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahomes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Mahomes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turcotte throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Turcotte defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes punishes Turcotte's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahomes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mahomes tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Turcotte scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahomes scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Turcotte's leg but Turcotte calmly moves out of range.
Mahomes slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Mahomes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a body shot
and Turcotte counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahomes was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
It seemed like Mahomes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Mahomes saw that one coming.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Nice cross by Turcotte.
Turcotte moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahomes connects with a body shot.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahomes.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Mahomes throws a shot to the body.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Mahomes avoids nicely.
Mahomes tries to land a body kick
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahomes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mahomes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahomes misses the body punch
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahomes is just out of range.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Mahomes motions for Turcotte to come forward. Mahomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte with a hook.
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahomes ducks right into an uppercut from Turcotte.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Mahomes tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Turcotte doesn't manage to clinch there - Mahomes circles away.
Mahomes follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Turcotte scores with a one two! Mahomes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahomes.
Mahomes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mahomes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mahomes defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Mahomes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mahomes just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mahomes. Those never looked like landing.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Mahomes.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Mahomes throws a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mahomes. That's going to slow Turcotte down.
Mahomes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahomes tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Mahomes walks into a left hand.
Mahomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte cracks Mahomes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mahomes tries to clinch
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Mahomes throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Mahomes.
Mahomes thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turcotte if he has to take too many more of those.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Mahomes off the cage and back into range.
Mahomes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turcotte checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Turcotte. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Nice shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Mahomes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mahomes swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Mahomes manages to avoid it.
Mahomes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mahomes. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mahomes misses the jab.
Mahomes scores with a leg kick.
Turcotte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mahomes back to the cage. Turcotte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Mahomes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Mahomes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Mahomes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahomes replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turcotte blocks it well.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Turcotte misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Mahomes.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Nice jab there from Mahomes.
A slow jab from Mahomes misses its intended target.
Turcotte cracks Mahomes with a good jab.
Mahomes tries to land a front kick but Turcotte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes wants to clinch but Turcotte slips to the side
and Turcotte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Mahomes avoids nicely.
Jab from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a head kick that half lands.
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes. #CL2#
Mahomes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahomes misses with a punch to the body.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
A left hand lands to the body for Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jacques Turcotte.
I think Turcotte 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: ENIGMA 103
Date: May 22, 2022

#R1#
Bonesteel lands with a good body shot.
Bonesteel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bonesteel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bonesteel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Bonesteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Turcotte throws a jab when Bonesteel was well out of range.
Bonesteel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonesteel was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Bonesteel wants to slow Turcotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonesteel.
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bonesteel momentarily.
Bonesteel cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Bonesteel ducks down to avoid it.
Bonesteel walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Bonesteel doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Bonesteel moved out of range nicely.
Bonesteel misses with the combination.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Bonesteel ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonesteel also avoids with ease.
Bonesteel ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Bonesteel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turcotte lands a jab to Bonesteel's midsection.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte tests Bonesteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Bonesteel counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonesteel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bonesteel there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Bonesteel feints and then cracks Turcotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turcotte down. #T2#
Turcotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonesteel counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bonesteel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bonesteel moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonesteel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Bonesteel has managed to clinch.
Bonesteel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Bonesteel goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bonesteel in his tracks.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonesteel misses the target.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bonesteel clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Bonesteel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Bonesteel ducked under it nicely.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonesteel throws a series of punches but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte 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.
Good leg kick by Bonesteel. #T3#
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Bonesteel shakes it off.
No joy there for Turcotte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonesteel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonesteel.
Bonesteel moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte tests Bonesteel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Bonesteel throws a head kick that Turcotte semi-blocks.
Bonesteel slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Bonesteel tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonesteel off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonesteel defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonesteel.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a solid body kick.
Bonesteel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Bonesteel tenderised Turcotte's leg. Turcotte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. #T4#
Turcotte misses with a shot to the body
letting Bonesteel counter with a right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Bonesteel counters with a body kick that stops Turcotte in his tracks momentarily. #CL#
Bonesteel moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Bonesteel misses.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Bonesteel shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonesteel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Bonesteel shakes him off and moves away.
Bonesteel slips a jab from Turcotte.
Bonesteel lands a nice shot that snaps Turcotte's head back.
Bonesteel lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Bonesteel blocks a jab.#CL#
Bonesteel moves into range and clinches up with Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonesteel.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bonesteel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bonesteel scores with a kick to the body.
Bonesteel tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonesteel is just out of range.#CL#
Bonesteel clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonesteel blocks a jab.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Bonesteel saw that one coming.
Bonesteel walks into a jab.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bonesteel tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bonesteel with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonesteel connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Bonesteel takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bonesteel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Bonesteel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Bonesteel cracks Turcotte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonesteel can pounce on him.
Bonesteel scores with a kick to the body.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonesteel tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Bonesteel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a combination but Bonesteel avoids it well.
Bonesteel looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Bonesteel pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range and Bonesteel settles back down.
Bonesteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Bonesteel throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Bonesteel just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Bonesteel moved out of range nicely.
Bonesteel catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Bonesteel does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T2#
Bonesteel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turcotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonesteel.
Bonesteel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonesteel.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Bonesteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonesteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonesteel moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Bonesteel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte jabs Bonesteel right on the nose. Bonesteel blinks but takes it well.
Bonesteel throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Bonesteel wants to clinch.
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Turcotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
As Turcotte backs away, Bonesteel returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonesteel catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bonesteel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turcotte 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.
Nice straight punches there by Bonesteel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonesteel.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Crunch! Bonesteel slams his shin into Turcotte's torso.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonesteel finish him?#CL#
Bonesteel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bonesteel lands a nice uppercut.
Bonesteel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bonesteel lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Bonesteel fails to land.
Bonesteel misses with the head strike.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Bonesteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Bonesteel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bonesteel misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Bonesteel as the two fighters clinch.
Turcotte is breathing heavily.
Bonesteel working aggressively here.
Bonesteel lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Bonesteel breaks from the clinch.
BOOM! Bonesteel lands a beautiful left hook that drops Turcotte. Turcotte tries to recover but Bonesteel is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Turcotte lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIshop Bonesteel!
Our winner, BIshop Bonesteel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 95
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
A jab from Khalidovic misses.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Khalidovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khalidovic throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Turcotte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovic. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Khalidovic.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte misses with a lunging right hand
and Khalidovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Khalidovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Khalidovic lands a slapping body shot.
Khalidovic dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
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!
Khalidovic slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Khalidovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Khalidovic wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Khalidovic jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Khalidovic throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Khalidovic misses with a looping right.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Khalidovic should have avoided that one.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Turcotte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a straight right hand.
Khalidovic throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Khalidovic cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Khalidovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turcotte lands a jab to Khalidovic's midsection.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khalidovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte lands with an uppercut that bounces Khalidovic off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Mamed Khalidovic has been cut.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
Khalidovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Khalidovic clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Khalidovic. #T2#
Khalidovic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Turcotte to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khalidovic moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Khalidovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalidovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte looks to land a combination. Khalidovic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khalidovic manages to circle out of the way.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Khalidovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Khalidovic avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Khalidovic.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Khalidovic can pounce on him.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Khalidovic slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khalidovic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turcotte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Khalidovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Khalidovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.#T3#
Khalidovic dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Khalidovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic scores with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidovic's shoulder, as Khalidovic tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khalidovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Khalidovic misses the jab.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Khalidovic! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidovic's shoulder, as Khalidovic tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khalidovic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khalidovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.#T4#
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
Khalidovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khalidovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Khalidovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Khalidovic moves out of range.
Khalidovic scores with a jab. Turcotte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khalidovic works Turcotte's body with a nice hook.
Khalidovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Khalidovic clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Khalidovic throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khalidovic blocks a jab.
Khalidovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Khalidovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
enabling Khalidovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte tests Khalidovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khalidovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Khalidovic throws a chopping leg kick but Turcotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Khalidovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Khalidovic. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidovic's shoulder, as Khalidovic tries to avoid the shot.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Khalidovic scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khalidovic connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Khalidovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turcotte moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Khalidovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khalidovic ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Khalidovic throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Khalidovic slips a jab from Turcotte.
It seemed like Khalidovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Khalidovic defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Khalidovic throws a good cross that connects.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khalidovic.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Khalidovic throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovic missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khalidovic tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Khalidovic. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.#T2#
Khalidovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Khalidovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Khalidovic takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL2#
Khalidovic darts in and clinches Turcotte up against the cage.#BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khalidovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Khalidovic ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte moves out of range as Khalidovic strikes.
Khalidovic connects with a looping right hand.
Khalidovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Khalidovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khalidovic tries to clinch up.
Turcotte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Khalidovic's shoulder, as Khalidovic tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Khalidovic cracks Turcotte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khalidovic with a jab.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Khalidovic's defenses.
Khalidovic looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Khalidovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.#T3#
Turcotte lands a really nice looking cross but Khalidovic seems unphased.
Turcotte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Khalidovic takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Khalidovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khalidovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Khalidovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Khalidovic cracks a nice hook into Turcotte's ribs.
Khalidovic avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Khalidovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Khalidovic moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khalidovic on the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte moves out of range as Khalidovic strikes.
Khalidovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Khalidovic slips under a jab.#CL2#
Khalidovic rushes Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Khalidovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Khalidovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turcotte has had enough of the clinch but Khalidovic keeps him there for the moment.
Khalidovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khalidovic's elbow.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Khalidovic ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Khalidovic throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte tries to counter by clinching up but Khalidovic breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte works Khalidovic's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte takes one to the side of the head.
Khalidovic scores with a nice strike.
Khalidovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Khalidovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mamed Khalidovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mamed Khalidovic'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khalidovic wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
Turcotte jabs at Khalidovic's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khalidovic. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Khalidovic swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte moves out of range of the leg kick from Khalidovic.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Khalidovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Khalidovic moves away and avoids it.
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Khalidovic looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khalidovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Turcotte's head.
Khalidovic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turcotte. Turcotte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khalidovic.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khalidovic moves away.#T1#
Khalidovic walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khalidovic.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khalidovic.
Khalidovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Khalidovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovic defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a body shot.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khalidovic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot lands for Khalidovic.
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!
Turcotte takes a swing at Khalidovic's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte lands a glancing blow to the side of Khalidovic's head.
Khalidovic connects with a right hand. Turcotte shakes it off.
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mamed Khalidovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khalidovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khalidovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Khalidovic moved out of range.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Khalidovic misses the shot to the body.
Khalidovic with a nice cross.
Khalidovic throws a shot to the body.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Khalidovic lands a nice shot that snaps Turcotte's head back.
Khalidovic loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Khalidovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khalidovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turcotte, as that shot connected.
Khalidovic is looking to clinch.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Khalidovic counters with a straight right hand.
Khalidovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Khalidovic's head.
Khalidovic throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Khalidovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Khalidovic jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Khalidovic.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khalidovic has time to react.
A big right from Khalidovic misses.
Turcotte is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khalidovic.
Khalidovic misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Khalidovic is out of range.
Khalidovic scores with a one two! Turcotte had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Khalidovic misses with a straight right. #T4#
Khalidovic throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Khalidovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Khalidovic's head but Khalidovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Khalidovic throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Khalidovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khalidovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte's corner calls for a 1-2. Turcotte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Khalidovic.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khalidovic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Khalidovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte throws a hook but Khalidovic avoids it easily.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khalidovic manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Khalidovic misses.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body shot.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Khalidovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mamed Khalidovic.
Well Khalidovic 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mamed Khalidovic!
An out of breath Mamed Khalidovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 85
Date: Mar 20, 2022

#R1#
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Rolf is out of range.
Rolf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rolf is looking to counter punch.
Rolf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turcotte is fending him off so far but Rolf persists. Nope, Turcotte circles away and we're back to standing.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rolf.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Jakob Rolf has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Rolf has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Turcotte throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Rolf throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turcotte has time to react.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Rolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Rolf takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Rolf sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Rolf avoids it this time.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Rolf's shoulder, as Rolf tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte clobbers Rolf with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolf looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Rolf.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rolf swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Rolf clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Turcotte is leaning against Rolf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rolf.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Rolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rolf.
Rolf avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Rolf's head but Rolf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Rolf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turcotte quickly recovers to half guard.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf trying to pass the guard but Turcotte defending well. #SUB#
Rolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turcotte is just riding it out for now. Rolf eventually gives up the hold.
Rolf moves into full mount! Turcotte won't be happy about that! #T2##SUB#
Rolf with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte working to try and regain half guard. #SUB#
Rolf has control of Turcotte's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Turcotte regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Turcotte stops Rolf from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T3#
Turcotte slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Turcotte is trying to control but can't.
Turcotte is looking for a sweep. Rolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolf trying to control from half guard but Turcotte is working away.
Rolf frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rolf works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Rolf looking to break Turcotte's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Turcotte remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolf will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB#
Rolf patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Turcotte fending off the submission attempt from Rolf. #SUB#
Rolf is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Turcotte is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rolf gets his way! #SUB#
Rolf is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakob Rolf dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rolf slips a jab and a cross from Turcotte.
Turcotte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Rolf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rolf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Rolf is looking to counter punch.
Rolf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turcotte circles away.
Rolf walks into a left hand.
Rolf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turcotte as he avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a hook but Rolf blocks it.
Rolf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turcotte pinned against the cage. Turcotte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turcotte enables Rolf to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turcotte manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Rolf trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Turcotte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolf is one step ahead there. #T1#
Turcotte controlling Rolf's posture.
Rolf is looking to pass into half guard but Turcotte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turcotte is in guard.#REVB#
Turcotte looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rolf is looking for a triangle but Turcotte pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.
Turcotte looking to pass the guard.
Rolf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turcotte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolf is keeping the position for now.
Turcotte won't allow Rolf to sweep him here. #T3##SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Rolf's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rolf looking for subs off his back but Turcotte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolf tries to roll over but Turcotte keeps him under control.
Well, if Turcotte 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.
Rolf wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rolf is working hard here to advance position.
Turcotte wants to free his trapped foot but Rolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolf is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Rolf throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.#CL#
Rolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rolf looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Rolf misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Rolf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Rolf slips the punch.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rolf, as that shot connected.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte lunges at Rolf with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rolf's hand.
Jab from Rolf.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Rolf doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Rolf shoots in looking for a takedown. Turcotte tries to sprawl out of it but Rolf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turcotte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Rolf tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Turcotte slips a jab from Rolf.
Rolf sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Rolf avoids it this time.
Rolf shoots in but Turcotte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Rolf sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Rolf wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rolf moves away.
Rolf takes one to the side of the head.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Rolf moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
A little feinted left hand from Rolf on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rolf uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rolf.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body. Rolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Rolf misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Turcotte counters by moving into the clinch.
Rolf tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rolf throws a head punch that misses.
Rolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Rolf counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Rolf moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte connects with a crisp jab.
Rolf misses the jab.
Rolf blocks a jab.
Rolf appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolf shoots for a takedown but Turcotte saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakob Rolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Rolf.
A slow jab from Rolf misses its intended target.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Rolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rolf scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rolf counter with a right hand.
Rolf gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
Rolf is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rolf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rolf throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Rolf closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolf feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turcottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Rolf moved out of range nicely.
Rolf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Rolf ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte takes one on the button.
Rolf lands a jab.
Rolf slips a jab from Turcotte.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Rolf looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Rolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
As Turcotte tries to get set, Rolf tries to push him back and clinch up but Turcotte manages to avoid the attempt.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Turcotte with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rolf. Rolf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Rolf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turcotte throws a hook but Rolf avoids it easily.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolf drops his hands momentarily and Turcotte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Rolf walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Rolf.
Rolf attempts a counter takedown but Turcotte avoids it well and moves away.
Rolf cracks Turcotte with a good jab.
Turcotte tests Rolf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rolf slips under a jab.
Rolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte wants to counter the offense by Rolf and move into the clinch position.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rolf.
Rolf tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turcotte has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!
The defeated Jakob Rolf had this to say: 'ASS!!! (https://youtu.be/c2ia8T4E2Mc)'.

Event: ENIGMA 77
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Reed moves out of range.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Reed slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reed lands a jab to Turcotte's midsection.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reed slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reed.
Reed trying to control the action but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Reed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reed connects with a nice short shot to Turcotte's temple.
Reed is nestled in close to Turcotte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Reed is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Reed 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.#SUB#
Reed is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Turcotte is just riding it out for now. Reed eventually gives up the hold.
Reed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Reed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Reed 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.
Turcotte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Reed.
Reed is trying to control. Turcotte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turcotte trying to hold on to Reed's head to control him but Reed postures up. #T3#
Reed throwing shots but Turcotte is blocking nicely.
Reed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reed is looking to advance position but Turcotte won't allow it.
Reed slips a nice elbow through Turcotte's hands, connecting with Turcotte's forehead.
Reed frees 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.
Turcotte tries to reverse the position but Reed maintains control.#T4#
Turcotte blocking the ground and pound.
Turcotte holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Reed tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Reed lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Reed looking to secure an arm triangle but Turcotte defends it well.
Turcotte tries to lock up and control but Reed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turcotte controls the position.
Reed scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Turcotte?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harris Reed 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#
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Reed avoids nicely.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed slips under a jab.
Reed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Turcotte sprawls and moves away.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reed's head backwards.
Reed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reed manages to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Reed has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turcotte finds it's way round the side to connect with Reed's head.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Reed counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turcotte thinking.
Some wild striking there from Reed.
Turcotte tries to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Reed misses the target.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Reed ducks down to avoid it.
Reed tries to counter with a takedown but Turcotte is quick to defend against it.
Turcotte misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Reed on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Reed blocks it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reed slips under a jab.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reed circles away quickly and effectively.
Reed ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Reed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Reed appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Reed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Reed steps in with a hook that catches Turcotte right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Reed follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Turcotte looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
After winning the bout, Harris Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 71
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1#
Nut Shot moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Jab, jab by Turcotte - just one landing. #TD2#
Nut Shot looking to score a takedown here. Turcotte is defending well but Nut Shot drives through and ends up in Turcotte's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nut Shot trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Nut Shot from controlling successfully.
Nut Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turcotte defends it easily.#SUB2#
Nut Shot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turcotte defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Nut Shot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Turcotte uses it to pass to side control.
Nut Shot manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Turcotte pushes past his half guard into mount!
Nut Shot really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turcotte controlling from the full mount.
Nut Shot is desperately trying to improve his position but Turcotte has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Turcotte controlling his opponent.
Nut Shot tries to reverse the position but Turcotte maintains control.
Nut Shot tries to improve his position but instead Turcotte has taken his back!
Nut Shot breaks Turcotte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nut Shot tries to free his leg and advance position but Turcotte is retaining full guard.
Nut Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nut Shot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turcotte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nut Shot. #T3#
Nut Shot trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Nut Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nut Shot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nut Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nut Shot throwing strikes from guard but Turcotte blocks nicely.
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Nut Shot from controlling successfully.
Turcotte trying to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nut Shot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nut Shot throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turcotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turcotte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Nut Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Nut Shot, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Nut Shot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maximus Nut Shot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nut Shot shoots in but no luck this time.
Nut Shot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nut Shot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turcotte but Turcotte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turcotte works Nut Shot's body with a nice hook.
Nut Shot lands a body shot. #TD2#
Nut Shot throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turcotte tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nut Shot is in Turcotte's guard.
Turcotte controlling Nut Shot's posture.
Nut Shot trying to control but Turcotte is working from the bottom.
Turcotte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Turcotte keeping moving, preventing Nut Shot from controlling successfully.
Turcotte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nut Shot trying to control the position from guard on top but Turcotte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Nut Shot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nut Shot slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Nut Shot postures up in Turcotte's guard and throws a big left but Turcotte blocks it.
Nut Shot looking to sit in guard and control but Turcotte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Nut Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nut Shot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Nut Shot's legs - danger averted.
Nut Shot looking for a sweep. Not yet Nut Shot, not yet. #SUB2#
Nut Shot is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Nut Shot has an active guard here but Turcotte has managed to pass into half guard.
Nut Shot is looking to improve his position.
Turcotte content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Nut Shot works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Nut Shot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nut Shot trying to keep a closed guard but Turcotte is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Nut Shot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turcotte is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turcotte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nut Shot's hands.#CUT#It looks like Maximus Nut Shot has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nut Shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turcotte lands with a hook. Nut Shot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Nut Shot gets the takedown into side control.
Nut Shot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Turcotte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximus Nut Shot's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Nut Shot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte scores with a jab. Nut Shot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Turcotte cracks Nut Shot with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Nut Shot falls to his knees and Turcotte doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1##CL#
Draganov forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Draganov misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Draganov lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Draganov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
A jab from Draganov misses.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
Draganov moves into the clinch.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Draganov backwards.
Draganov lands with a right to the head. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Draganov tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte cracks Draganov with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Draganov misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Draganov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Draganov clinches up against the cage.
Draganov misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Draganov tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it. #T1#
Draganov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Draganov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow. #BC2#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Draganov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Draganov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turcotte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Draganov throws a leg kick which misses Turcotte's front leg but catches the back leg as Turcotte tries to avoid it.
Turcotte needs to keep his hands up - Draganov had a free shot at his head there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Draganov moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draganov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Draganov throws a body kick that misses.
Turcotte cracks Draganov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Draganov blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Draganov misses the target.
Draganov moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draganov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draganov.
Draganov slips a jab from Turcotte.
Draganov moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
A quick step to the side and Draganov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draganov.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Draganov ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Draganov manages to avoid it.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Draganov moved out of range.#CL#
Draganov clinches with his opponent.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
Draganov tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draganov can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Draganov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Draganov's shoulder, as Draganov tries to avoid the shot.
Draganov scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Draganov.#T3#
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draganov.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch lands to the side of Turcotte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Draganov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Draganov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Draganov.
Draganov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Draganov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Draganov tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Draganov - that landed with a thud.
Draganov prevents a body shot from Turcotte.
Draganov misses with some punches.
A short right from Draganov. #BC2#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Draganov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draganov slips a jab from Turcotte.#CL#
Draganov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4##BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte takes a swing at Draganov's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Turcotte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turcotte.
Draganov lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turcotte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Draganov throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Draganov can pounce on him.
Draganov throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Draganov scores with a jab.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice defenses there by Draganov.
Draganov throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Draganov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Draganov counters with a leg kick.
Draganov fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Ivan Draganov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Draganov throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Draganov.
Draganov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
Draganov swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Draganov throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Draganov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Draganov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turcotte's sensitive parts.
Draganov lands a nice looking body kick.
Draganov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#Draganov is rocked!
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Draganov.
Draganov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Draganov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draganov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
The fight stays on the outside here - Draganov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Draganov.
Turcotte steps in with a hook that catches Draganov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Turcotte follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Draganov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: CMMA 176 Tavares v Watkins
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1##TD2#
Turcotte gets caught napping as Marchant dives in and scores a takedown. Turcotte manages to retain guard.
Marchant wants to pass the guard but Turcotte is keeping the position.
Turcotte is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Turcotte prevents Marchant from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marchant manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Marchant isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turcotte stacks Marchant on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turcotte!
Marchant is letting Turcotte control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchant tries to buck Turcotte off but Turcotte is having none of it.#T1#
Marchant is still trying to improve position.
Marchant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turcotte's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Marchant is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turcotte pulls his head out easily.
Turcotte is taking a breather. Marchant says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marchant tries to roll over but Turcotte keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turcotte performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.
Turcotte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marchant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marchant doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marchant working for submissions but it's allowed Turcotte to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Marchant looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Marchant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marchant tries to roll over but Turcotte keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turcotte keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Marchant ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Marchant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marchant takes one on the button.#ROC#Marchant is rocked!
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte connects with a body shot that sends Marchant's belly button to the back.
Marchant is still on wobbly legs! Can Turcotte finish him?
Turcotte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turcotte wants it to stay on the feet.
Marchant seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#KD#
Turcotte lands a big right hand that sends Marchant crashing to the mat! Turcotte stays standing though and waves Marchant back to his feet!
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marchant circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Turcotte. Marchant falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Turcotte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Turcotte!
The defeated Yves Marchant had this to say: 'I will come back stronger.'.

Event: CMMA 167 Wright v Switzer
Date: Oct 08, 2021

#R1#
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Land moved out of range.
Land connects with a leg kick.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Turcotte off balance momentarily.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Land counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Land blocks a jab.
Land is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Land throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Land lands a nice shot that snaps Turcotte's head back.
Land connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turcotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Land gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Land's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Land lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Land lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand
and Land counters with a good low kick that Turcotte was not able to check.
Land moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Land bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Land bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turcotte's head.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Land gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Land.
Land is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Land lands a jab to the head.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Land ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte throws a hook but Land blocks it.
Land on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
Land swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Land bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Land ducked under it nicely.
Land cracks Turcotte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Turcotte swats away the attempt to clinch by Land.
Turcotte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Land.
Jacques Turcotte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Land bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Land lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Land is looking to counter with head kicks.
Turcotte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land fails to land with a series of punches.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
Turcotte needs to keep his hands up - Land had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Land is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Land saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Land.
Turcotte stalks Land and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Land's face. Land staggers backwards, shaken.
Land slips under a jab.
Turcotte throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Jab from Land.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Land thuds his right hand into Turcotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Land lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turcotte falls backwards - clearly groggy! Land dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zee Land!
A very excited looking Zee Land 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: CMMA XS7 Peieira v De Vries
Date: Sep 17, 2021

#R1#
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#It looks like Samuel Clemens has been cut.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clemens connects with a body shot.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens counters with a one-two to the body.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.#CL2#
Clemens clinches.
Clemens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte can't break the clinch.
Clemens lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Clemens fails to land.
Clemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Clemens breaks from the clinch.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Clemens moved out of range.
Turcotte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Clemens scoring well with a low kick there.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clemens digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Turcotte throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a right hand that misses
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Clemens looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clemens lands a slapping body shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Clemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clemens lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clemens ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Clemens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clemens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Clemens.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Clemens throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Clemens scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clemens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turcotte on the side of the head.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte takes a swing at Clemens's ribcage but misses.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clemens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Clemens knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Clemens is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clemens stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clemens scores with a jab.
Clemens feints and then cracks Turcotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turcotte down. #T3#
Clemens scores with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a nice uppercut.
Clemens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Clemens releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Clemens throws a counter combo.
Clemens thumps Turcotte with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Clemens throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Clemens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Clemens was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Clemens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Clemens scores with a jab to the head.
Turcotte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Clemens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clemens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clemens.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Clemens.
Clemens was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Clemens's head but Clemens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clemens is looking to clinch but Turcotte is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Clemens listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Clemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Clemenss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Clemens throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens lands a nice hook to Turcotte's body. Turcotte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turcotte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Clemens instigates a clinch.
Clemens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clemens's elbow.
Clemens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Clemens is just out of range.
Clemens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Clemens gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clemens scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
A cross from Clemens lands.
Clemens slips a jab from Turcotte.
Samuel Clemens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Clemens lands an overhand right.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Clemens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clemens is looking to slow Turcotte down with leg kicks.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Clemens throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut
and Clemens counters with a stiff right hand.
Clemens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clemens looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Clemens moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Clemens blocks a jab.
Clemens steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Clemens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Clemens uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Clemens slips a jab from Turcotte.
Clemens ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Clemens ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clemens clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clemens can pounce on him. #CL2#
Clemens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Clemens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clemens lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clemens works on Turcotte's body with a couple of short punches.
Clemens misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Clemens blocking some punches.
Clemens can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action. #BC#
Turcotte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Clemens. Beautiful body shot.
Clemens tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Clemens avoids the punch easily.
Clemens throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Clemens scores with a jab.
Clemens on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens blocks it.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte swings for the body but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens lunges at Turcotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turcotte's hand.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Clemens slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Turcotte throws a hook but Clemens avoids it easily.
Turcotte throws a jab when Clemens was well out of range.
Clemens pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Clemens ducks down to avoid it.
Clemens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clemens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turcotte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clemens moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Clemens.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Clemens to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Clemens is out of range.
Turcotte misses with a right hand
and Clemens counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Clemens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clemens slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Clemens doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Clemens. #T4#
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Clemens cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clemens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Clemens scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Turcotte is rocked!
Clemens moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oh Turcotte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Clemens moves away and avoids it.
Clemens scores with a leg kick. #CL2#
Clemens closes the distance and clinches.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Clemens throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turcottes head.
Clemens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemens misses with a knee to the head.
Clemens avoiding damage.
Clemens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Clemens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clemens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turcotte.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Clemens works on Turcotte's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Clemens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Samuel Clemens's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Clemens steps in with a hook that catches Turcotte right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Clemens follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Turcotte looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Clemens!

Event: CMMA 151 Six Nine v Peieira
Date: Aug 29, 2021

#R1#
Ibubesi ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Ibubesi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ibubesi has time to react.#CL2#
Ibubesi clinches with his opponent.
Turcotte blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ibubesi tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte has a couple of punches blocked by Ibubesi.
A head punch on the inside from Ibubesi fails to land.
Turcotte pushes Ibubesi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte is trying to push Ibubesi away but Ibubesi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turcotte is trying to break the clinch but Ibubesi is controlling him.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Ibubesi.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi prevents Turcotte from breaking the clinch.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Turcotte's head.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Ibubesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibubesi working aggressively here.
Turcotte tries to break free but Ibubesi pushes him back against the cage.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses. #T1##BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Ibubesi's shoulder, as Ibubesi tries to avoid the shot.
Ibubesi wants to clinch.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turcotte connects with a single shot there.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibubesi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Ibubesi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turcotte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Ibubesi tries to get set, Turcotte tries to push him back and clinch up but Ibubesi manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Ibubesi gets a clinch.
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Ibubesi tries to move into range but Turcotte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibubesi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ibubesi ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.#CL2#
Ibubesi has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
Turcotte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ibubesi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ibubesi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow.
Ibubesi lands a body shot in the clinch. #T2#
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
A right hand to the body from Turcotte.
Ibubesi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibubesi trying to control the position but instead, Turcotte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ibubesi into the cage.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ibubesi.
Turcotte is trying to force a seperation but Ibubesi has the dominant position.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Ibubesi lands a hook that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards.
Ibubesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Ibubesi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibubesi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Ibubesi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Turcotte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibubesi slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibubesi throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ibubesi manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Ibubesi has Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Ibubesi lands a left hand.
Ibubesi has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibubesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Ibubesi avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Turcotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Turcotte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch.
Ibubesi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibubesi wants to clinch.
Ibubesi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Ibubesi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Ibubesi clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibubesi.
Turcotte tries to break the clinch but Ibubesi is controlling the position.
Ibubesi lands with a left to the head.
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Ibubesi has closed the distance and engaged Turcotte in a clinch.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mandla Ibubesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turcotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a hook but Ibubesi blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Ibubesi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Ibubesi moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibubesi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turcotte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Turcotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibubesi staying out of range there.
Ibubesi is looking to clinch.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ibubesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Ibubesi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ibubesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Ibubesi misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte is trying to push Ibubesi away but Ibubesi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ibubesi can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Ibubesi has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte. #BC#
Turcotte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibubesi wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibubesi wants to clinch.
Ibubesi misses with an uppercut.
Ibubesi wants to clinch up but Turcotte keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibubesi tries to clinch there but Turcotte circles away. #CL2#
Ibubesi clinches.
Turcotte lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte. #BC#
Turcotte breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ibubesi has managed to clinch.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibubesi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ibubesi struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Turcotte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibubesi on the side of the head.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Ibubesi tries to clinch but Turcotte is having none of it. #CL2#
Ibubesi has Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte lands a shoulder strike.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibubesi throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Ibubesi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ibubesi tries to close the distance and clinch but Turcotte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ibubesi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Ibubesi is rocked!
Turcotte drops Ibubesi with a big left hand! Ibubesi is injured, injured bad! Turcotte jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: CMMA 137 Kitsuragi v Tavares
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
Turcotte 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.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Burnmegamedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burnmegamedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Burnmegamedov throwing a counter right hand but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte catches Burnmegamedov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burnmegamedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Burnmegamedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burnmegamedov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burnmegamedov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burnmegamedov there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Burnmegamedov is rocked!
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Burnmegamedov saw that one coming.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Burnmegamedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burnmegamedov throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Turcotte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte throws a hook but Burnmegamedov blocks it.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that drops Burnmegamedov like a sack of potatoes! Turcotte dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!
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Event: CMMA XS1 Kaupens v Kushnirov
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Turcotte lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte throws a big shot that misses.
Pacquiaooo throws a big counter combination but Turcotte scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pacquiaooo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turcotte.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a lazy uppercut
and Pacquiaooo counters with a two punch combo.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Pacquiaooo saw that one coming.
Pacquiaooo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turcotte throws a hook but Pacquiaooo blocks it.
Pacquiaooo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Pacquiaooo slips the punch.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Pacquiaooo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacquiaooo has time to react.#ROC2#Pacquiaooo is rocked!
Pacquiaooo ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Pacquiaooo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Pacquiaooo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacquiaooo slips a jab from Turcotte.
Pacquiaooo feinted with a counter takedown.
Pacquiaooo seems to have got his legs back now.
Turcotte closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pacquiaooo! Turcotte dives in looking to finish! Pacquiaooo 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 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021

#R1#
Warrior avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Warrior tries to counter by clinching up but Turcotte breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warrior circles away quickly and effectively.
Warrior staying out of range there.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Turcotte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turcotte keeps the fight on the outside.
Turcotte wants to counter with a clinch but Warrior pushes him away.#TD#
Warrior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turcotte is keeping the position for now.
Turcotte is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Warrior thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Warrior drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Warrior jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Warrior is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turcotte is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turcotte has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1##SUB#
Warrior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Warrior seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Warrior throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Turcotte escapes and throws Warrior's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Turcotte gets to mount! Warrior was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Turcotte wants to control the pace but Warrior is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Warrior is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warrior is working hard here to advance position.
Warrior is squirming around, avoiding Turcotte's attempts to control the action.
Warrior is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Warrior slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Warrior actively working from the bottom here.
Warrior tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg. #SUB#
Warrior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warrior is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Warrior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turcotte pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Warrior works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Warrior isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turcotte stacks Warrior on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turcotte!
Warrior tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacques Turcotte 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#
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turcotte throws a body punch but Warrior moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Warrior was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warrior moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Warrior walks into a jab.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior slips under a jab.
Warrior connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Warrior slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte drops Warrior with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Warrior! Turcotte dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 C
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Limitless shoots in and drives through. Turcotte sprawls well.
Turcotte lands with a hook. Limitless tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been told by Turcotte's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turcotte with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Turcotte moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Limitless is rocked!
Turcotte drops Limitless with a naaaaasty hook - Limitless is in real trouble here! Turcotte dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021

#R1#
Keane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Keane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Turcotte throws out a loose jab but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keane misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Turcotte moves into the clinch.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keane backwards.
Keane has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
A short uppercut from Keane.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Keane controls the action.
Keane throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte pushes Keane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Keane.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keane lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Keane.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keane misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Keane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane. #BC#
Keane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Keane.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Keane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Keane takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Turcotte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Keane.
Keane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
Keane lands an uppercut.
A short left from Keane.
Keane blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Keane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keane.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Keane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside.
Keane working aggressively here. #T2#
Keane is trying to break free.
Keane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Keane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brett Keane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keane.#CL2#
Turcotte rushes Keane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Keane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keane.
A short uppercut from Keane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Keane controls his hands.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keane blocks an elbow strike from Turcotte.
Keane swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Turcotte just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keane's brow.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Keane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Keane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keane misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Turcotte slips a straight right by Keane.
Keane sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Keane avoids it this time.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Keane lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keane looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Keane lands a nice shot to the body.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Keane.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Keane shakes him off and moves away.
Keane staying out of range there.
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Keane slips under a jab.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keane.
Keane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte tries to counter by closing the distance.
Keane misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Keane slips the punch.#T4#
Keane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turcotte at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keane misses with a hook. Turcotte ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Keane.
Keane cracks Turcotte with an open hand slap.#ROC#Turcotte is rocked!
Keane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte is still on wobbly legs! Can Keane finish him?
Keane fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Turcotte to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Turcotte looks to clinch but Keane throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Turcotte taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brett Keane!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021

#R1#
Roll walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turcotte tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
Roll jabs Turcotte right on the nose. Turcotte blinks but takes it well.
Roll scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roll throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws a nice looking combination but Roll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Roll doesn't manage to clinch there - Turcotte circles away.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roll pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Roll forces Turcotte back against the cage and clinches.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a left hand. #T1##BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Jab by Roll.
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Roll clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Roll. #BC2#
Roll pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Roll.
As Roll tries to get set, Turcotte tries to push him back and clinch up but Roll manages to avoid the attempt.
A left lands for Roll.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Roll.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Roll throws a right hand that Turcotte ducks under and follows up with a left that Turcotte also avoids with ease.
Roll takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roll's coach down at FF Forever was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roll's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll slips a straight right by Turcotte.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roll tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Turcotte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Turcotte.
Roll working aggressively here.
Turcotte stalling in the clinch but Roll improves position.
Roll blocks a body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roll misses with some punches.
Roll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turcotte manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Turcotte blocking some punches. #T3#
Turcotte misses with some punches.
Turcotte lands a shoulder strike.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte lands a body shot.
Roll makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Roll scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte prevents a body shot from Roll. #T4#
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turcotte tries to throw a body punch but Roll avoids it by throwing Turcotte back against the cage.
Roll misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Roll gets through Turcotte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roll pushes Turcotte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Roll working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Turcotte misses with an elbow strike.
Turcotte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roll's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll.
Turcotte is leaning against Roll and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Roll on the inside.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rokken Roll dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Roll.
Roll's corner calls for a 1-2. Roll obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roll lands a jab to the head.
Roll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turcotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Turcotte catches Roll with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Roll swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Roll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turcotte with a jab.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Roll.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Roll counters with a right hand to the body.
Turcotte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Roll.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roll throws out the jab.
Turcotte tries to counter by clinching up but Roll breaks away and moves out of range.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roll takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Roll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turcotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Roll unleashes a big counter combination but Turcotte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.#T2#
Turcotte works Roll's body with a nice hook.
Rokken Roll seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Roll has Turcotte up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte throws a punch but it's blocked by Roll.
Turcotte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Roll fails to land.
Roll swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Roll misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Roll controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Roll scores with a shot to the side of Turcotte's head.
Roll blocks an elbow strike from Turcotte.
Roll misses with a punch on the inside.
Turcotte working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
A short body shot lands from Roll as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Roll.
Turcotte working aggressively here. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roll connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Roll throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte misses with a body punch #CL2#
and Roll moves into the clinch.
Turcotte tries to work over Roll's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roll. #T4#
Turcotte throws a head punch that misses.
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Roll has a couple of punches blocked by Turcotte.
Rokken Roll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roll misses with a body punch.
Turcotte takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Roll manages to break the clinch.
Roll looks to land a combination but Turcotte avoids it well.
Turcotte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Roll digs a good hook to Turcotte's body.
Roll looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Roll misses with a body shot.
Roll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Turcotte lands with a good body shot.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands with a cross.
Roll waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turcotte.
The fighters circle momentarily. Roll darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Roll.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
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!
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Roll lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte walks into a left hand.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Turcotte misses with a body shot.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roll tries to counter with a clinch but Turcotte shakes him off and moves away.
Roll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roll digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Roll staying out of range there.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Roll lands a body shot. #T2##CL2#
Roll clinches up with Turcotte and pushes him back against the cage.
Roll blocking some punches.
Roll misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roll swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Roll breaks the clinch.
Roll walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Roll throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Roll is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roll lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2#
Roll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Roll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turcotte cracks Roll with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Roll's head but Roll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roll is looking for the big counter here.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Roll moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Roll closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Roll escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turcotte takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roll slips under a jab.
Roll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Roll. Beautiful body shot.
Turcotte fails to land with a series of punches.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte. #T4#
Roll digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roll.
Roll throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roll momentarily.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Turcotte moved out of range.
Turcotte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roll misses the jab.
Turcotte takes a swing at Roll's ribcage but misses.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokken Roll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roll 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rokken Roll!
Rokken Roll 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: AWC Group C - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021

#R1#
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caliman was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Caliman throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Caliman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte throws a poor cross that misses
and Caliman counters with a left to the body.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Caliman.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Caliman misses the shot to the body.
Caliman throws a shot from downtown. Turcotte moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caliman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up with Caliman and pushes him back against the cage.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte gets through Caliman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calimans head.
A left hand lands to the body for Turcotte.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Caliman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caliman avoids a wild elbow strike from Turcotte.
Caliman prevents a body shot from Turcotte. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turcotte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside.
Caliman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turcotte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caliman or not.
Turcotte lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Caliman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turcotte.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside. #T3#
Turcotte lands with a right to the head.
Turcotte can't find room to land a body shot as Caliman controls the action.
Turcotte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Caliman tries to circle away but Turcotte has him pinned against the cage.
Turcotte lands an uppercut.
Turcotte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Turcotte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Caliman seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turcotte can turn it around.
Turcotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Turcotte.
Caliman is trying to break free.
Turcotte tries a body shot but Caliman blocks it.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte pushes off an throws an elbow but Caliman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte throws an elbow but it misses.
Caliman is trying to break the clinch but Turcotte is controlling him.
Turcotte controlling the action here for a moment.
Turcotte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.
Turcotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Turcotte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Caliman misses with a body shot.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Caliman avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Caliman throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte wants to counter the offense by Caliman and move into the clinch position.
Caliman misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Turcotte counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte prevents Caliman from breaking the clinch.
Turcotte just leaning against Caliman, taking a breather.
Caliman avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage.
Turcotte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Caliman or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte leaning against his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Turcotte.
Turcotte digs a right hand underneath Caliman's ribcage. Caliman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Caliman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Turcotte - that landed with a thud.
Turcotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Caliman is trying to force a seperation but Turcotte has the dominant position.
Caliman takes a shot to the head.
Turcotte pushes Caliman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Turcotte.
A short right from Turcotte.
Turcotte presses Caliman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Turcotte.
Turcotte works on Caliman's body with a couple of short punches.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turcotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Turcotte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turcotte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Turcotte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Turcotte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Caliman blocks an elbow strike from Turcotte.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte.
A nice left hand lands by Turcotte.
Caliman is trying to break the clinch but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage.
Turcotte lands with a short shot to the head.
Caliman is trying to push Turcotte away but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turcotte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Caliman avoids the elbow strike from Turcotte, against the cage.
Turcotte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
Turcotte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Turcotte presses Caliman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Turcotte just leaning against Caliman, taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Caliman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Turcotte lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC2#Caliman is rocked!
Turcotte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oh Caliman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turcotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Caliman seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Turcotte on the inside.
Turcotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Turcotte lands a nice hook to Caliman's body. Caliman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Caliman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Caliman.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caliman manages to avoid it.
Caliman is looking to counter punch.
Turcotte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Turcotte.
Turcotte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Caliman.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte stuns Caliman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Caliman throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Caliman walks into a left hand. #T1#
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte lands a jab to Caliman's midsection.
Caliman misses with a hook.
Caliman ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Caliman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caliman blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Caliman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Caliman jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Caliman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caliman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caliman.
Christian Caliman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turcotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caliman rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Caliman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches up against the cage.
Turcotte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte is working Caliman over against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turcotte controlling the action here for a moment.
Turcotte pushes Caliman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Caliman.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte pushes Caliman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turcotte scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Turcotte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turcotte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Turcotte lands a body punch.
Caliman working hard to break the clinch.
Caliman is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Turcotte has Caliman pressed against the cage, preventing Caliman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caliman takes a shot to the head.
Turcotte lands a right hand.
Turcotte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Caliman tries to break the clinch but Turcotte is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Caliman misses with a body punch.
Turcotte lands with a light punch inside.
Turcotte misses with an elbow strike.
Turcotte lands a hook that snaps the head of Caliman backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turcotte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turcotte lands an uppercut.
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turcotte lands a right hand.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Caliman's head.
Jacques Turcotte is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Caliman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Caliman misses with an elbow over the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: AWC Group C - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Axelrod throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Turcotte moves into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a punch but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Axelrod lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelrod.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod avoids a wild elbow strike from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelrod stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Turcotte misses with the head strike.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with some punches.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte tries to work over Axelrod's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
Axelrod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Axelrod breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Turcotte takes a swing at Axelrod's ribcage but misses.
Axelrod jabs at Turcotte's body.
Turcotte throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Turcotte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turcotte throws a hook but Axelrod blocks it.
Axelrod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Axelrod tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte throws a jab when Axelrod was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Turcotte cracks Axelrod with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Axelrod lands with a good body shot.
Axelrod looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Axelrod.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Axelrod.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelrod.
Axelrod shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Turcotte instigates a clinch. #BC#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.#T3#
Axelrod uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Axelrod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axelrod in his tracks.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte wants to counter with a clinch but Axelrod pushes him away.
Axelrod tries to clinch up but Turcotte circles away and keeps his distance.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Axelrod is looking to wear down Turcotte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Axelrod just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
It looked like Axelrod was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turcotte.#T4#
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte wants to counter the offense by Axelrod and move into the clinch position.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Axelrod 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.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Turcotte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Axelrod.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Axelrod moves out of range.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod.
Turcotte wants to counter with a clinch but Axelrod pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
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 Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte tries to clinch up but Axelrod circles away and keeps his distance.
Rico Axelrod is winning the standup battle so far.
Axelrod takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Axelrod misses its target.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Axelrod. Axelrod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Axelrod avoids it this time.
Turcotte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Axelrod.
Axelrod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turcotte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte connects with a body shot.
Turcotte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axelrod throws a body shot but no joy.
Turcotte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Turcotte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rico Axelrod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte works the jab nicely.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Axelrod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Turcotte has managed to clinch.
Axelrod working aggressively here.
Axelrod pushes Turcotte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelrod lands with a right to the head.
Axelrod misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Turcotte. #T2#
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Axelrod.
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!
Turcotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Turcotte as the two fighters clinch.
Turcotte pushes off an throws an elbow but Axelrod leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Turcotte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turcotte.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Axelrod.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the side of Axelrod's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Axelrod.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turcotte.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turcotte leaning his opponent against the cage.
Axelrod fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Turcotte misses with an elbow strike.
Turcotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turcotte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turcotte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelrod's elbow.
Turcotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Turcotte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelrod misses with a punch on the inside.
Axelrod swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelrod misses with the head strike.
Turcotte digs a right hand into Axelrod's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelrod's gas tank.
Axelrod misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Axelrod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Axelrod. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelrod swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range. #T4#
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelrod tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Axelrod didn't see that one coming.
Axelrod misses with a body shot.
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Turcotte moves in looking to clinch but Axelrod pushes him off.
Axelrod lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelrod throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turcotte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelrod at a distance.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Rico Axelrod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Axelrod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
A jab lands there for Turcotte.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod misses the shot to the body.
Axelrod ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Turcotte misses with a body punch
and Axelrod counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turcotte connects with a nice looking jab.
Axelrod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Axelrod.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelrod looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Turcotte tries to counter with a clinch but Axelrod shakes him off and moves away.
Axelrod slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Axelrod jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Axelrod on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Axelrod takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Axelrod jabs at Turcotte's body.
Axelrod misses with a wild body shot.
Axelrod sets himself, and Turcotte steps forward looking for the clinch! Axelrod avoids it this time.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Axelrod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Axelrod throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte cracks Axelrod with an open hand slap.
Axelrod tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Axelrod.
Turcotte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
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!
Axelrod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Axelrod walks into a left hand.
Axelrod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turcotte manages to avoid it.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelrod. #KD2#
Turcotte lands a big uppercut and Axelrod crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Axelrod looks OK. Turcotte waves Axelrod back to his feet!#ROC2#Axelrod is rocked!
Axelrod throws a body punch but Turcotte moves out of range.
Oh Axelrod is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turcotte steps in with a hook that catches Axelrod right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Turcotte follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Axelrod looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacques Turcotte!

Event: AWC Fighter Trials III
Date: Jan 19, 2021

#R1#
Eighteen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Test Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eighteen tests Turcotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eighteen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turcotte defends well and Eighteen ends up having to push Turcotte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Eighteen gets control of Turcotte's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eighteen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Turcotte is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turcotte trying to control the position from guard on top but Eighteen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eighteen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turcotte controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eighteen tries to get out of the position.
Eighteen wants to get back to his feet but Turcotte is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Eighteen controls Turcotte momentarily but Turcotte frees himself.
Eighteen managing to control the position.
Eighteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turcotte. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Eighteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turcotte tries to avoid it but Eighteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turcotte to the ground. Turcotte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eighteen shoots in looking for a takedown but Turcotte manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eighteen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Test Eighteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eighteen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Eighteen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Turcotte wants to clinch.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Eighteen has time to react.#CL2#
Turcotte pushes Eighteen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Turcotte.
Turcotte swings wildly with an uppercut but Eighteen uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Eighteen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eighteen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turcotte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eighteen somewhat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turcotte 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

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