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Event:
Highland 73
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Teixeira misses.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Teixeira.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Teixeira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Teixeira swings widly with a right hand
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Eder Teixeira has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Teixeira as he connects with a hook.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner with the counter takedown but Teixeira avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a sloppy body shot
and Turner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Teixeira thinking.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Teixeira finds it's target.#T1#
Teixeira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Teixeira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Teixeira scores with a jab to the head.
Teixeira misses with a straight left.
Turner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Teixeira on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Teixeira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Teixeira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Eder Teixeira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Teixeira misses.
Turner blocks a jab.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Teixeira misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Teixeira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Teixeira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eder Teixeira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Teixeira misses its intended target.
As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Teixeira loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.#T3#
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teixeira.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Teixeiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira scores with a nice strike.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been informed that Turner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Turner is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Turner drives through and clinches with Teixeira against the cage.
#BC#
Teixeira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teixeira.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T4#
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a slapping body shot.
Teixeira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teixeira throws a big shot that misses.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Teixeira defends it well.
Teixeira throws out a powerful jab.
Teixeira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner misses with a head kick.
A jab from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Teixeira finish him?
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice body punch from Teixeira.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Teixeira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
Teixeira looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Teixeira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Teixeira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Teixeira misses with a wild combination.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teixeira misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Teixeira has one foot on Turner's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Teixeira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turner under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teixeira throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teixeira throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Teixeira misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Turner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teixeira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Teixeira misses with a lunging right hand
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Teixeira throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big left from Teixeira misses.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Teixeira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Teixeira moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner.
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Turner feints a counter leg kick.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turner back to the cage. Teixeira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Teixeira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Teixeira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Teixeira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner slips under a jab from Teixeira.
Teixeira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Teixeira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab from Teixeira.#T4#
Teixeira throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teixeira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Teixeira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Teixeira throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teixeira misses with a body punch
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Teixeira throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
Teixeira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Teixeira dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eder Teixeira's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Teixeira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turner on the side of the head.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Teixeira looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teixeira.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Teixeira blocks the leg kick.
Teixeira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Teixeira throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jab from Teixeira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Teixeira misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Teixeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Teixeira misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira. #T1#
The crowd cheers as Teixeira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Teixeira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner throws a low kick but Teixeira moves out of range easily.
Teixeira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Teixeira misses with a hook.
Teixeira misses with a hook
and Turner counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Teixeira 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.
Turner slips a straight right by Teixeira.
As Teixeira backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Teixeira manages to avoid it all.
Teixeira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Teixeira swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Teixeira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Turner counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turner.
Teixeira is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turner dives into side control.
#T3##REVR#
Turner is working Teixeira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Turner working the ground and pound.
Turner scoring with punches and elbows.
Teixeira tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position. #SUB2#
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Teixeira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner looks up at the clock and then as Teixeira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Turner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Eder Teixeira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Turner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Turner cracks Teixeira with a big elbow. #ROC2#Teixeira is rocked!#CUT2#Eder Teixeira's cut is getting worse.
Teixeira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Teixeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Jeez, Eder Teixeira's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Eder Teixeira's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sterling Turner!
A relieved looking Sterling Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Highland 54
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Thibodeaux Jr looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thibodeaux Jr connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thibodeaux Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #TD2#
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into Thibodeaux Jr's guard.
Turner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thibodeaux Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Turner advances position into side control!
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner is chipping away with strikes.
Turner working the body and head with strikes.
Thibodeaux Jr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Turner with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Thibodeaux Jr is rocked!
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Turner! Thibodeaux Jr is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sterling Turner!
Our winner, Sterling Turner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Highland 45
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner throws a right hand that Janssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Janssen also avoids with ease.
Janssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sterling Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Janssen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Janssen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Janssen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
Janssen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Janssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Janssen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Janssen landing some decent shots from guard.
Janssen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him.
Janssen slips nicely into half guard.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turner 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.
Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him.
Janssen postures up.
#T2#
Janssen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Janssen lands a couple of elbows.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Janssen working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Turner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Janssen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turner.
Janssen cracks Turner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Janssen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Janssen looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Janssen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Janssen working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janssen scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Janssen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Janssen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen!
Sterling Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'win next time'. |
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Event:
Highland 32
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Turner slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Driver. That snapped Turner's head back.
Driver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Driver has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hardcore Island MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Driver throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Philip Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Driver.
Driver swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
As Driver backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Driver manages to avoid it all.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Driver.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Driver tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Turner misses. #T1#
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Driver.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner slips under a jab from Driver.
Driver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Driver dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Driver lands a slapping body shot.
Driver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Driver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Driver misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Driver counters with a straight right hand.
Driver connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turner. Turner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Driver throws a big shot that misses.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Driver misses with a looping right.
A jab from Driver does it's job there.
Driver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Driver lands with a cross. #T3#
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver backing away here, and Turner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Driver lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Driver with a nice cross.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Turner looks winded!
A telegraphed right hand from Driver misses the target.
As Driver backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Driver manages to avoid it all.
Driver scores with a nice strike.
Driver misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Driver lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD#
Driver cracks Turner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Turner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Driver finish him?
#ROC#Turner is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Driver lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Turner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Driver dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Driver!
A victorious Philip Driver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Sterling Turner had this to say: 'win next time'. |
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Event:
Highland 18
Date: Apr 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Laird gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Laird didn't expect that.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laird trying to control the position here.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Laird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Laird looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Laird uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Laird!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner looking to control.
Laird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Laird showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Laird cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#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.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Laird wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Laird makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laird chips away with some ground and pound.
Laird postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Laird postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.
Laird working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Laird looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner is looking to stand back up but Laird counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Turner.
Laird is controlling the pace.
Laird stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Laird slows the pace down in half guard.
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laird lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird 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##CL2#
Laird moves into the clinch successfully.
Laird goes for a takedown in the clinch but Turner prevents it.
#TD2#
Laird gets control of Turner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Laird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Laird has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Laird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laird throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Laird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ground and pound from Laird.
Nice strikes from Laird there.
Laird stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Turner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Turner is looking to escape.
Laird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Laird lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Laird slows the pace down in half guard.
Turner trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Turner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laird content to control rather than advance.
Turner trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Turner is looking for a sweep. Laird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laird slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
Laird seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Archie Laird has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Laird is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Turner defends it well.
Laird moves into full mount! Turner won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Turner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Laird punishing his opponent with strikes.
Laird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Turner is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turner is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Laird cracks Turner with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
During a confident post fight interview, Archie Laird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Sterling Turner had this to say: 'win next time'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Hurts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Hurts ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Turner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hurts closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Hurts pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner throws a big counter combination but Hurts scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Hurts tries to keep at a distance but Turner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hurts tries to score a body lock takedown but Turner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sterling Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Hurts.#TD#
Turner tightens his grip and picks Hurts up, before dumping him to the ground. Hurts manages to land in guard.
Hurts has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Hurts blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Hurts trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hurts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner 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.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurts has wrist control.
Hurts is trying to keep Turner in close.
Turner distracts Hurts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hurts is trying to control the position but Turner postures up.
Hurts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hurts seems keen to control Turner's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hurts trying to control the position.
Turner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hurts is looking to stand back up but Turner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hurts. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner throwing shots but Hurts is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hurts doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
It looked like Turner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hurts.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hurts shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Hurts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hurts.
Turner is looking for a counter combo.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurts. Hurts gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Hurts gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Hurts manages to retain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hurts changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hurts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hurts lands in his opponent's guard.
Sterling Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hurts manages to pass to side control.
Hurts stops Turner from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurts working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Turner's thigh. Turner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Turner is trying to control the position but Hurts postures up. #T1##ES#
Turner kicks Hurts off and gets to his feet.
Hurts fails with a takedown attempt.
Turner stuffs the takedown attempt from Hurts. Hurts gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Hurts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Hurts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sterling Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Hurts.
Hurts moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Landon Hurts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hurts tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hurts's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hurts's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner leaves Hurts with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hurts tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Turner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Turner throws a series of punches but Hurts moves out of range. #TD#
Turner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hurts's guard.
Hurts is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Turner dives into side control.
#REVB#
Hurts is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hurts tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Hurts wants to control but Turner postures up.
Hurts tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Turner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Hurts on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Turner drives through and clinches with Hurts against the cage.
Hurts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Turner dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Turner misses with a low kick.
Hurts feints the counter takedown.
Hurts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Turner moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurts is trying to break the clinch but Turner has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Turner has hold of one of Hurts's legs. Hurts is fighting the takedown attempt but Turner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurts can do to turn this around?
Turner advances position into side control!#T1#
Turner in side control, throwing shots but Hurts defends.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner working the ground and pound.
Turner cracks Hurts with a big elbow.
Hurts is looking to reverse the position.
Hurts keeps trying to improve his position.
Turner grinds an elbow into Hurts's temple.
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Turner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Turner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hurts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Turner working away.
Hurts tries to buck Turner off but Turner is having none of it.
Turner landing strikes.
Hurts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Turner working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hurts has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hurts is looking for a sweep.
Turner sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hurts is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hurts wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Turner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turner fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Turner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Turner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hurts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hurts takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sterling Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Turner!
A relieved looking Sterling Turner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Landon Hurts spoke after the fight, saying 'I guess he just a dummy for not tapping, but hey, respect. He took the pain, and got hurt'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Hamda doesn't manage to clinch there - Turner circles away.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Hamda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hamda tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hamda is out of range and Turner settles back down.
Hamda with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hamda!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner working the ground and pound from side control.
Hamda can't do much from the bottom here.
Turner scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#Hamda is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Turner knocks Hamda out cold with a massive hammerfist! Turner Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sterling Turner! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Tsubekov fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Turner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Turner prevents Tsubekov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov moves into full guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Tsubekov pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Tsubekov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tsubekov, not yet.
Tsubekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsubekov tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Tsubekov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Tsubekov pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turner postures up in Tsubekov's guard and throws a big left but Tsubekov blocks it.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner looks winded!
Tsubekov seems keen to control Turner's posture.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsubekov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tsubekov wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Turner stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Tsubekov has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Turner manages to get his head free but now Tsubekov has transitioned to an armbar! Turner grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Tsubekov! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rustam Tsubekov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Clark blocks the leg kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner tries to bum rush Clark with a series of wild strikes but Clark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Clark throws a counter combo.
Clark lunges at Turner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Turner's hand.
Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Clark moves his leg out of the way.
Turner throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a solid body kick.
Sterling Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clark throws a sloppy head kick
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Clark backing up. Clark nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Clark.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Turner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clark sprawls well. Clark wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Clark doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Clark manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner throws a lazy head kick
and Clark counters with a head kick. That will keep Turner thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Johnny Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Clark lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Clark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Clark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner 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#
Turner walks into a jab.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Clark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clark lands with a right that hurts Turner. Turner looks to clinch but Clark throws a short knee that drops Turner. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Johnny Clark! |
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