PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Efraim Turban (ranked 955 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Gator Boudreaux (ranked 124 p4p, 154 weight class). Turban comes to the cage accompanied by Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turban
vs
Boudreaux

177 cm
36
170
22 - 7 - 0

188 cm
26
165
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gator Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
Turban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boudreaux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boudreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Turban misses its target.
Turban tries a head kick but it misses.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Boudreaux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turban takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that misses
and Turban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turban tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boudreaux with a jab.
Turban lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Turban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boudreaux moves out of range as Turban strikes.
Turban takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that misses
and Turban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turban throws a leg kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Turban misses with a right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Turban misses the target.
Turban with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boudreaux to score with a decent uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban throws a low kick, looking for Boudreaux's leg but Boudreaux calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Boudreaux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boudreaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boudreaux throws a combination that misses
and Turban counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban throws an overhand right that lands on Boudreaux's shoulder, as Boudreaux tries to avoid the shot.
Turban misses with a straight right.
Boudreaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turban misses with a looping right.
Boudreaux now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux ducks under a wild hook from Turban.
Turban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boudreaux has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boudreaux lands an overhand right.
Turban swinging wildly here.
Turban throws a right hand that misses
and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turban misses with a body punch
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Boudreaux does it's job there.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Turban is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Boudreaux's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turban throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turban.
Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban needs to keep his hands up - Boudreaux had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Turban misses
letting Boudreaux counter with a right hand.
Boudreaux scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boudreaux.
Turban takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Turban is rocked!
Turban throws a hook but Boudreaux avoids it easily.
Turban throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boudreaux looks to land a right hand but Turban moved out of range.
Boudreaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gator Boudreaux dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Boudreaux just misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux moves away from the strike by Turban.
It seemed like Boudreaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turban throws a right hand that misses
and Boudreaux counters with a left to the body.
Boudreaux slips a jab from Turban.
Turban uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boudreaux.
We've been told by Turban's head coaches at Punch Out Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Turban coming out on top.
Boudreaux slips a straight right by Turban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turban staying out of range there.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turban tried to counter with a leg kick but Boudreaux avoided it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Turban
and Boudreaux counters with a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Turban. That one must have hurt.
Boudreaux blocks a jab.
Gator Boudreaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turban throws an off balance right hand
and Boudreaux counters with a stiff right hand.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
A slow jab from Turban misses its intended target.
Boudreaux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turban.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Turban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boudreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Boudreaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot that snaps Turban's head back.
Boudreaux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turban.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boudreaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turbans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turban throws a lazy right hand but Boudreaux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turban misses with a leg kick
and Boudreaux counters with a series of strikes. Turban will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boudreaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreaux takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boudreaux moves out of range of the strikes.
Boudreaux jabs Turban to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turban looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Turban misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boudreaux! But no joy.
Boudreaux is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boudreaux thuds a left hand into Turban's body.
Turban misses with a body kick.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot.
It looked like Turban was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turban throws a body punch but Boudreaux moves out of range.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turban. Boudreaux does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban slips under a jab from Boudreaux.
Turban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boudreaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turban throws a lazy head kick
and Boudreaux counters with a straight right hand.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boudreaux connects with a right hand. Turban shakes it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Turban might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab from Boudreaux misses.
Turban throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gator Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Turban jabs Boudreaux right on the nose. Boudreaux blinks but takes it well.
Boudreaux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turban.
Boudreaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from Turban misses.
Boudreaux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Turban moves out of range.
Boudreaux misses with a left hand
and Boudreaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turban lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban misses with a double jab
and Turban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boudreaux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turban sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boudreaux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turban looks to land a right hand but Boudreaux moved out of range.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Turban slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Turban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Turban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boudreaux swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Turban to counter with a crisp jab.
Boudreaux keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Boudreaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Turban. Turban circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turban throws a lazy uppercut
and Boudreaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turban scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban looks to score with a jab to the body but Boudreaux is just out of range.
Turban thuds a left hand into Boudreaux's body.
Turban moves out of range as Boudreaux strikes.
Boudreaux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boudreaux looks to land a left hand but Turban moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux connects with the punch.
Boudreaux scores with a punch to the head.
Boudreaux catches Turban with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Turban is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boudreaux.
Turban throws a quick counter head kick but Boudreaux was just out of range.
Turban seems to have got his legs back now.
Boudreaux tries to bum rush Turban with a series of wild strikes but Turban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turban misses with an uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a nice uppercut.
Turban ducks under a wild hook from Boudreaux.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boudreaux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turban doesn't seem bothered though.
Turban lands with a cross.
Gator Boudreaux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boudreaux cracks Turban with a good jab.
Boudreaux loads up on a big right hand but Turban slips the punch.
Boudreaux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turban counters with a stiff right hand.
Boudreaux avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Turban - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban blocks a jab.
Boudreaux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turban throws a sloppy body shot
and Boudreaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boudreaux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Turban's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boudreaux under the eye.
Turban rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boudreaux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boudreaux throws a right hand that Turban ducks under and follows up with a left that Turban also avoids with ease.
Turban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turban tried to score with a low kick but Boudreaux checks it.
Boudreaux throws out a counter right but Turban avoids it with no problem.
Turban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Efraim Turban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turban throws a lazy uppercut
and Boudreaux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gator Boudreaux.
Well Boudreaux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gator Boudreaux!
After the big win, Gator Boudreaux made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.