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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Egyptian (ranked 799 p4p, 100 weight class) and Elgin Turner (ranked 1335 p4p, 164 weight class). Turner has chosen wu-tang clan - da mystery of chessboxin' as his entrance music. Osiris Egyptian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elgin Turner's chin.
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163 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osiris Egyptian! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elgin Turner! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Turner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Turner throws a sloppy body shot
and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a straight right hand. Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner. Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner. Egyptian throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Egyptian only half commits. Turner slips under a jab from Egyptian. Egyptian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner is looking to chop away at Egyptian's legs. Turner throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range. Turner drives through and clinches with Egyptian against the cage.
Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Egyptian working aggressively here.
Turner misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner slowing the pace effectively. Turner digs a right hand into Egyptian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Egyptian's gas tank. Egyptian working some nice short punches in the clinch. Turner is pushing Egyptian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Turner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Turner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Turner is leaning against Egyptian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Turner - that landed with a thud.
Turner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turner lands a hook that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. Turner pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Egyptian is working Turner over against the cage. Turner tries to stall but Egyptian uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away. Turner misses with a body punch.
Egyptian lands a body shot. Egyptian misses with some punches.
Turner pushes Egyptian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss! This has been an exciting period of action! Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow. Turner cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Turner misses with a looping left. Egyptian feints and then cracks Turner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turner down. Turner staying out of range there. Turner wants to land a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range. Turner blocks a jab. Turner swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Egyptian misses with a straight right. Egyptian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection. Egyptian misses with a wild body shot. Turner misses with a low kick. Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Egyptian rather than just go for the knockout. Turner thows a left - swing and a miss! Elgin Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Left hook, right uppercut from Egyptian. Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Egyptian throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it. Egyptian checks a leg kick nicely. Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes. Turner throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes. Egyptian sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Turner misses with a hook
and Egyptian counters with a two punch combo. Turner tries to clinch there but Egyptian circles away.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Egyptian moves out of range of the leg kick from Turner. A swing and a miss from Turner. Egyptian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Egyptian didn't expect that. Egyptian pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage. Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Egyptian trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turner looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely. Egyptian throws a quick inside leg kick. Turner tries to land a front kick but Egyptian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Egyptian sees it coming and avoids it easily. Turner closes the distance and clinches. Turner lands with a right to the head. Egyptian lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards. A left hand lands to the body for Turner.
Turner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Turner. Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Turner cracks Egyptian with a nice body shot. Turner misses with a short punch on the inside. Turner scores with a nice hook to the head. Turner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Egyptian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Egyptian is trying to push Turner away but Turner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Egyptian taking a breather. Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Turner prevents Egyptian from breaking the clinch. Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Turner misses with the head strike.
Egyptian breaks from the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Egyptian. That snapped Turner's head back.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming. Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Egyptian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Egyptian scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one. Turner moves out of range of the strikes. Egyptian thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian. Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Egyptian defends it well. Egyptian cracks the inside of Turner's front leg. Osiris Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far. Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian. Egyptian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Egyptian does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Egyptian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Turner digs a good body shot into Egyptian's ribs. A looping hook to the body misses from Egyptian. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet. Turner with the counter takedown but Egyptian avoids it easily. Turner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Egyptian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot. Egyptian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Egyptian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turner's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner connects with a leg kick. Egyptian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Turner misses with a looping left. Turner scores with a decent looking hook. Egyptian misses with a few strikes there.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Turner is out of range. Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian. Turner connects with a jab. Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner feints the counter takedown. Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Egyptian. Turner misses with an uppercut. Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Turner throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner moves out of range as Egyptian strikes. Egyptian misses with a hook. Turner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Egyptian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Osiris Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Egyptian lands a body shot.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Egyptian's head backwards. Egyptian slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Egyptian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elgin Turner will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner. Egyptian misses the jab. And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out. Egyptian circles away from the clinch attempt and Egyptian counters with a lovely straight right hand! Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range. Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving. Turner thows a left - swing and a miss! Egyptian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Turner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Egyptian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Egyptian misses with a looping right. Turner misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely. Turner connects with a body shot that sends Egyptian's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner moves into the clinch. A short right from Egyptian. Turner tries for a takedown but Egyptian manages to get underhooks.
Turner lands with a short shot to the head. Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner can't find room to land a body shot as Egyptian controls the action.
Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Egyptian just leaning against Turner, taking a breather. Turner throws a head punch that misses. Elgin Turner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Turner tries to work over Egyptian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Egyptian struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Egyptian trying to control the position but instead, Turner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Egyptian into the cage. A short right from Turner. Egyptian prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Egyptian throws a head punch that misses. Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. A battle for position here, against the cage. Egyptian takes a shot to the head. Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow. Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turner is keeping busy. Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Egyptian misses with a knee strike.
Egyptian scores with a nice hook to the head. 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 misses with some punches.
Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Egyptian's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian. Turner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. Turner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Egyptian backwards. Turner just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather. Egyptian misses with a hook from the clinch. Egyptian looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Turner is working Egyptian over against the cage. Egyptian connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Egyptian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turner is defending well for now. Egyptian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egyptian prevents a body shot from Turner. Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here. Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner misses with some punches.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Egyptian's elbow. Turner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Egyptian. Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Egyptian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner trying to control the position but instead, Egyptian has worked for underhooks and has pushed Turner into the cage. Turner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Turner prevents a body shot from Egyptian. Turner lands a nice shot to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner swings wildly with an uppercut but Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid it. Egyptian looking to slow down the pace here. Turner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Turner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egyptian or not. Turner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turner lands a nice looking body shot.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Egyptian. Egyptian circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body. Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Egyptian lands a jab to Turner's midsection. Egyptian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Egyptian clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Turner digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
A left lands for Turner. Egyptian staying out of range there. Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Egyptian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Turner lands with a hook. Egyptian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Egyptian swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Egyptian. Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Egyptian is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Turner clobbers Egyptian with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Oh Egyptian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Turner lands a jab to Egyptian's midsection. Turner misses with a hook. Egyptian ducked under it nicely. Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Egyptian seems unphased.
Turner wants to clinch up but Egyptian keeps it at a distance. Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner. Turner misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss! A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target. Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Egyptian seems to have got his legs back now. Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Turner throws a leg kick but Egyptian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Turner. Egyptian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
A slow jab from Egyptian misses its intended target. An inside leg kick from Egyptian misses. Egyptian misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely. And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Egyptian pushes his down on his head and steps out. Egyptian takes a body punch but keeps moving. Egyptian throws a nice inside leg kick. Turner pushes Egyptian up against the cage in a clinch. Turner scores with a hook to the body. Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Turner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Turner is looking to take this one to the mat. Turner tries a body shot but Egyptian blocks it.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Turner misses with a short punch on the inside. Egyptian is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Turner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Egyptian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage. Turner keeps control of Egyptian as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Egyptian working aggressively here.
Egyptian blocks an uppercut.
Egyptian is trying to maintain a safe position but Turner gets an underhook and turns Egyptian into the cage. Egyptian misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Egyptian's face as he tries to break the clinch. Turner just leaning against Egyptian, taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elgin Turner dominated that fourth round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Egyptian misses with a looping right. Egyptian ducks under a wild hook from Turner. Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Egyptian is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Egyptian lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Egyptian misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming. Egyptian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turner cracks a nice hook into Egyptian's ribs. Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it. Egyptian throws a jab when Turner was well out of range. Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round. Turner connects with a body shot. Turner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Egyptian is just out of range. Egyptian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Egyptian down. Turner moves out of range of the strikes. Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Egyptian misses the target. Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Egyptian. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Egyptian.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it. Egyptian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Egyptian moves away from the strike by Turner. A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Nice jab there from Turner. Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Egyptian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Egyptian. This has been an exciting period of action! Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Egyptian takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses. Egyptian lands with a shot to the body. Egyptian throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely. Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Turner avoids the head kick by Egyptian.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Turner sizes up Egyptian with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Egyptian manages to avoid it. Egyptian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Turner throws a quick inside leg kick. Osiris Egyptian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Turner thows a left - swing and a miss! Turner lands with a good body shot. Egyptian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range. Egyptian seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Egyptian thows a left - swing and a miss! Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Egyptian avoids the body shot from Turner.
Egyptian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Turner scores with a hook to the body. Egyptian takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body and Egyptian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egyptian throws a jab when Turner was well out of range. Egyptian throws a low kick, looking for Turner's leg but Turner calmly moves out of range. Turner feints the counter takedown. Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Turner moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
And that's the end of the fight! Elgin Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50 Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elgin Turner! Elgin Turner is the new lightweight champion! Elgin Turner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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