PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Boban Turnik (ranked 2944 p4p, 3707 weight class) and Roman Emelianenko (ranked 372 p4p, 155 weight class). Emelianenko has chosen Mala Dama - Kabat as his entrance music. Boban Turnik had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Turnik
vs
Emelianenko

210 cm
31
264
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
32
257
18 - 15 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boban Turnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roman Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death By Snu Snu in the buildup to the fight.
Emelianenko scores with a body shot.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Turnik moves away and avoids it.
Turnik clobbers Emelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turnik, as that shot connected.
Turnik throws out a powerful jab.
Emelianenko walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turnik manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Turnik finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko misses with a straight left.
Turnik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Boban Turnik has been cut.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Turnik.
Emelianenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turnik throws a shot from downtown. Emelianenko moves away and avoids it.
Turnik misses with a straight right.
Turnik looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Turnik staying out of range there.
Turnik misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turnik at a distance.
Emelianenko is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Emelianenko jabs Turnik to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turnik blocks a jab.
Turnik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Emelianenko misses.
A big left from Turnik misses.
Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Turnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turnik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnik misses with a straight left.
Emelianenko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turnik was well out of range. Poor timing from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Turnik moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko cracks Turnik with a good jab.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turnik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Emelianenko misses with a looping left.
Turnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turnik tests Emelianenko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Turnik does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emelianenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Emelianenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turnik.
Nice defenses there by Emelianenko.
Turnik misses with a straight left.
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 Boban Turnik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Turnik loads up on a big right hand but Emelianenko slips the punch.
Emelianenko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Turnik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turnik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Emelianenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turnik lands a body shot.
Turnik with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Emelianenko to score with a decent uppercut.
Turnik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Emelianenko.
Emelianenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Turnik is just out of range.
Emelianenko throws a hook but Turnik blocks it.

Emelianenko scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Turnik beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turnik misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a nice body shot.
Turnik cracks Emelianenko with a good jab.
Turnik scores with a one two! Emelianenko had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and Turnik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Boban Turnik's cut is getting worse.
Emelianenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Turnik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big right from Turnik misses.
Roman Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Emelianenko misses.
Turnik lands with a good body shot.
Emelianenko slips under a jab.
Turnik scores with a nice right hand.
Turnik throws a jab when Emelianenko was well out of range.
Emelianenko cracks Turnik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Boban Turnik's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Emelianenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turnik counters with a straight right hand.
Turnik scores with a hook.
Turnik throws a big shot that misses.
Emelianenko slips a jab from Turnik.
Turnik throws a lazy right hand but Emelianenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Emelianenko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turnik looks to land a right hand but Emelianenko moved out of range.
Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Turnik staying out of range there.
Turnik connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnik moves out of range of the strikes.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turnik connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a wild body shot.
Turnik went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emelianenko defending well as Turnik loads up on a big left hand.
Turnik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Turnik ducks under a wild hook from Emelianenko.
Turnik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turnik misses the jab.
Emelianenko misses with a hook. Turnik ducked under it nicely.
Turnik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turnik cracks Emelianenko with a good jab.
Turnik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turnik throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Emelianenko on the side of the head.
Turnik misses with a hook. Emelianenko ducked under it nicely.
Turnik lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turnik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Emelianenko misses with a combination
and Turnik counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emelianenko staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Emelianenko takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Boban Turnik's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Turnik throws a big shot that misses.
Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Jab by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Emelianenko ducks under a wild hook from Turnik.
Emelianenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Turnik misses.
Nice shot lands for Turnik.
Emelianenko takes a swing at Turnik's ribcage but misses.
Emelianenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emelianenko. Turnik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turnik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emelianenko throws a shot from downtown. Turnik moves away and avoids it.
Emelianenko takes one to the side of the head.
Turnik throws a jab but it's blocked by Emelianenko.
Turnik throws an overhand right that lands on Emelianenko's shoulder, as Emelianenko tries to avoid the shot.
Boban Turnik is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turnik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko connects with the punch.
Emelianenko swings for the body but Turnik moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turnik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Turnik as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Turnik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Emelianenko throws a looping overhand right but Turnik ducks down to avoid it.
Emelianenko moves away from the strike by Turnik.
Turnik misses with a hook.
Emelianenko throws an overhand right that lands on Turnik's shoulder, as Turnik tries to avoid the shot.
Emelianenko misses with a straight right.
Emelianenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Emelianenko.

Jeez, Boban Turnik's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Turnik misses with a lunging right hand
and Emelianenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Boban Turnik's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roman Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.