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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Elgin Turner (ranked 522 p4p, 1873 weight class) and George Backman (ranked 64 p4p, 214 weight class). Turner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wu-Tang Clan - Da Mystery Of Chessboxin'. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 46 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, George Backman!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Backman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Backman swinging wildly here.
Backman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Backman slips a jab from Turner.
Backman swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner blocks a low kick nicely.
Backman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Turner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Backman has time to react.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Backman misses with a head kick.
Backman lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Backman.
Backman darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Backman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Backman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Backman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Backman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Backman checks a leg kick.
Turner works Backman's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Backman blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Backman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Backman's shoulder, as Backman tries to avoid the shot.
Backman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Backman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Backman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Backman avoids a kick to the body.
Backman ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Backman unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Turner tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Backman blocks a leg kick.
Backman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Turner clobbers Backman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Backman lands a head kick that bluckles Turner and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Backman no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Turner is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Having scored a knockdown, George Backman should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Backman slips the punch.
It looks like Elgin Turner has been cut.
George Backman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Backman slips under a jab.
Turner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Backman on the side of the head.
Turner misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Backman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Backman throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
George Backman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Backman missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Backman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Backman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Turner.
Backman throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Backman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Good work by Turner as he checks the leg kick.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
Backman throws a head kick that misses.
Turner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Turner tries to work over Backman's front leg with a kick but Backman checks it.
Backman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Backman was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Backman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner throws a low kick but Backman moves out of range easily.
Backman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Backman blocks a head kick by Turner.
Backman connects with a body shot.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Backman moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Backman connects with an inside leg kick.
Backman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Backman lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Turner is looking to score with low kicks.
Backman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Backman misses with a few strikes there.
Turner is looking to counter punch.
Turner tests Backman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Backman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a leg kick but Backman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner misses with a hook.
Backman scores with a hook.
Backman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Backman throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Backman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Turner really felt that one!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but George Backman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
That kick from Turner tenderised Backman's leg. Backman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Backman walks into a left hand.
Backman tries to bum rush Turner with a series of wild strikes but Turner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A clash of legs there as Backman blocks the low kick.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Backman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Backman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Backman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Backman.
Backman misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Backman moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Backman.
Backman thinks about the counter body kick.
Donk. Turner catches Backman right on the button with a cross.
Backman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Backman staying out of range there.
Backman shapes to counter with a head kick.
A big left from Turner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner misses with a leg kick
enabling Backman to counter with a crisp jab.
Backman connects with the punch.
Backman throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Backman misses with a kick to the body.
It looked like Turner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Backman throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Backman under the eye.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner lunges at Backman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backman's hand.
Backman walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Backman lands a jab to the head.
Good work by Backman as he checks the leg kick.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Backman.
Backman misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Backman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Backman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Backman throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backman.
A jab from Turner misses.
Backman throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner misses the jab.
Turner is looking to land body kicks.
Turner thumps Backman with a low kick.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Backman lands a head kick. Turner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Backman is looking for the big counter here.
Backman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Good leg kick by Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Elgin Turner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Backman misses with a wild body shot.
Backman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Backman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Backman is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Backman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner scores with the left hand. Backman knows he should have avoided that one.
Backman misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Backman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Backman moved out of range nicely.
Backman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Backman moved away.
Turner lands with an uppercut that bounces Backman off the ropes and back into range.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner 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.
Turner lands a jab to Backman's midsection.
Turner moves away from the strike by Backman.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Backman. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Backman defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Backman replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Turner blocks it well.
Backman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Backman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Backman blocks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Backman blocks the leg kick.
Backman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Backman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Backman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner scores with a sloppy right hand. Backman should have avoided that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Backman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Backman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Good shot there by Backman.
Backman walks into a left hand.
Backman is rocked!
Backman blocks a head kick by Turner.
Backman is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner thuds a left hand into Backman's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Turner misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner had his way with George Backman in that round.
The cut man is working on Elgin Turner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Backman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turner connects with a leg kick.
Turner throws a shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Backman scores with a four punch combination!
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Backman.
Backman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Backman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner scores with a nice body kick.
Backman walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Elgin Turner!
Elgin Turner retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Elgin 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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