Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 92
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Turner enables Sensei to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Turner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Sensei connects with a couple of short punches.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turner keeps trying to improve his position.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Sensei slips an elbow through the middle.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sensei is one step ahead there.
Sensei 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.
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Turner managing to control the position.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow. #T1#
Sensei working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sensei slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensei passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sensei landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sensei cracks Turner with a big right hand but Turner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Turner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sensei wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sensei is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sensei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turner down.
Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sensei lands a nice forearm strike.
Turner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sensei lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner is looking to reverse the position.
Turner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sensei lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Turner.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sensei defends it easily.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Sensei from controlling successfully.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Sensei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR#
Sensei preventing the sweep.
Sensei scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sensei defends well.
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Sensei chips away with some ground and pound.
Turner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sensei puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sensei landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sensei scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sensei winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turner trying to hold on to Sensei's head to control him but Sensei postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4##SUB#
Sensei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turner wants to improve his position but Sensei is controlling well.
Sensei 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 has hold of Sensei's hands but Sensei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sensei lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sensei lands with a punch from half guard.
Turner is refusing to be controlled, as Sensei sits in half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Sensei has control of the leg.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sensei scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Sensei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sensei takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sensei. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Sensei. Beautiful body shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sensei misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Turner as he connects with a hook.
Sensei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Sensei scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sensei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Sensei shoots in but no luck this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sensei takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice uppercut lands for Sensei. That snapped Turner's head back.
Sensei is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sensei is looking to wear down Turner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Sensei counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Sensei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Sensei moved out of range nicely.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sensei looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Sensei persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Sensei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sensei walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sensei!
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Turner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turner wants to control but Sensei is keeping him busy.
Sensei is looking for a sweep.
Sensei struggling a bit here.
Sensei sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sensei trying to control but Turner postures up.
Sensei is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Turner tries to escape but Sensei has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Sensei is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Turner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sensei trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Sensei is landing with strikes. Turner can't take much more of this.
Turner tries to break free.
Sensei doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard. #T3##SUB#
Sensei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Sensei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sensei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Sensei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sensei tries to free his leg and advance position but Turner is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensei lands a couple of digs.
Sensei stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Sensei wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving. #T4#
Sensei postures up and lands a big shot to Turner's brow.
Sensei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sensei stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kylar Sensei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sensei makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sensei cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sensei landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kylar Sensei dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Sensei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner with the counter takedown but Sensei avoids it easily.
Sensei thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turner throws a leg kick but Sensei sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner throws a jab when Sensei was well out of range.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Sensei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sensei scores with a jab.
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Sensei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Sensei finds it's way through Turner's defenses.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kylar Sensei is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sensei sizes up Turner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Sensei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Sensei finds it's target.
Sensei lands with a nice body punch.
Sensei works Turner's body with a nice hook.
Sensei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Sensei 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 is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Turner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sensei. That did some damage!
Sensei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Sensei ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sensei moves out of range as Turner strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Sensei misses the target.
Sensei takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sensei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Sensei connects with a body shot.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Sensei ducks down to avoid it.
Turner lands the left hand.
Sensei looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Sensei looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Sensei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turner on the side of the head.
Sensei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sensei misses with a body shot.
Sensei blocks a jab.
Sensei misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Sensei as he checks the leg kick.
Kylar Sensei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Sensei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sensei shoots in and drives through. Turner sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylar Sensei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Sensei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sensei lands with a good body shot.
Turner misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sensei 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 swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sensei counters with a left to the body.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
letting Sensei counter with a right hand.
Sensei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sensei throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Sensei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sensei connects with a single shot there.
Sensei swings for the body but Turner moves out of range. #T3#
Sensei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turner avoids the body shot from Sensei. #TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Sensei blocks nicely.
Sensei controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Sensei controlling Turner's posture.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sensei is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Sensei looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sensei lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Sensei trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sensei content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kylar Sensei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sensei 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylar Sensei!
Kylar Sensei seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Josh Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DARE 84
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Turner dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Cruz saw that one coming.
Cruz jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Cruz darts in looking for a takedown but Turner gets double underhooks and turns Cruz into the cage.
Turner with the counter takedown but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cruz slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Turner misses with a looping right.#TD#
Cruz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Cruz won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz 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 working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turner wants to sweep here but Cruz controlling him for the moment.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Cruz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cruz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Turner is trying to keep Cruz in close.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Turner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cruz scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Cruz looking to pass the guard.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Turner keeping moving, preventing Cruz from controlling successfully.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Turner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cruz passes Turner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Cruz cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cruz distracts Turner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turner is trying to control the position but Cruz postures up.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Cruz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cruz lands some shots froms side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cruz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cruz scores with punches from side control.
Turner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Cruz 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#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cruz is defended easily by Turner.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
It looked like Cruz was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Turner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cruz attempts a counter takedown but Turner avoids it well and moves away.
Turner throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Cruz scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dom Cruz is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Cruz.
Cruz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Cruz.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz swinging wildly here.
Cruz with a jab.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruz's head.#TD#
Cruz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cruz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Cruz won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Cruz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dom Cruz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner 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#
Turner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cruz!
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Cruz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cruz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Cruz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cruz regains half guard.
Cruz wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turner trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Turner trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Turner is keen to just control but Cruz is a slippery customer.
Cruz has his hands clasped together around Turner's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cruz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cruz controlling the position well.
Turner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cruz holds on and takes a little breather.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Josh 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.#TD#
Cruz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz with a nice head shot there.
Turner controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
Cruz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cruz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cruz is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cruz trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Cruz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is in close to Turner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard. #REVB#
Turner is fighting to break Cruz's control of his arms but Cruz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Turner won't allow Cruz to sweep him here.
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Cruz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Turner wants to control from the top but Cruz keeps moving.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Cruz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cruz scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Turner to see if he's OK.
Turner is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Turner struggling a bit here.
Turner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turner is trying to improve his position.
Turner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well.
Cruz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Turner prevents Cruz from improving position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dom Cruz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruz 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dom Cruz!
Post fight, Dom Cruz stared into the camera and said 'Ive said it over and over. No one can match my training, my speed, my intelligence. I won this fight before I stepped into the ring.'.
In defeat, Josh Turner stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DARE 75: HAO VS. TONON
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia slips under a jab from Turner.
Garcia misses the jab.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Garcia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Turner drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T1#
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Garcia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVB#
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Garcia must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turner is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Garcia is trying to keep Turner in close.
Garcia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #T3#
Garcia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Garcia is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Garcia is on top in guard. #REVB#
Garcia passes into half guard. #T4#
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Garcia is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Haislan Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Garcia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Turner slips a straight right by Garcia.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice defenses there by Garcia.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Turner slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia throws a big shot that misses.
Haislan Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia lands a jab to the head.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Turner.#T1#
Garcia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haislan Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Garcia slips under a jab.
A jab from Turner misses.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.#TD#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia 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.
Garcia looking for a sweep but Turner has passed into full mount! Oh no!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner working Garcia over with strikes here.
Turner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?#T2#
Garcia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Turner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garcia knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turner is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garcia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia won't allow Turner to pass to mount.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Josh Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Garcia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Turner wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Garcia is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Turner is defending well though. Garcia let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Garcia is persistently looking for the submission but Turner is defending it well. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for the choke but no joy.
You can see the frustration on Turner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Garcia's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Garcia throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Turner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garcia works his way into full mount!
Garcia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Garcia misses with a head shot.
Garcia throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Garcia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner staying out of range there.
Garcia throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Turner.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garcia! But no joy.
Turner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garcia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Haislan Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Garcia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garcia momentarily.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Garcia slips under a jab.#TD#
Turner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garcia looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Turner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Garcia wants to control but Turner is keeping busy.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Garcia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turner passes the guard and advances to mount!
Turner lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Turner prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Turner scoring with strikes but Garcia is staying in there.
Turner trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Garcia hang on?
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Garcia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia is still trying to improve position.
Turner looking to control but Garcia is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Garcia gets back to half guard.#T3#
Turner working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turner wants to take a breather but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Turner moves into full mount! Garcia won't be happy about that!
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Turner has a good base and remains in mount.
Turner avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Turner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Garcia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner content just to control the position here.
Turner trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Turner trying to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Josh Turner!
A relieved looking Josh 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.

Event: DARE 67
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brah walks into a straight right hand from Turner.
Turner moves out of range as Brah throws a body kick.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Brah blocks a head kick by Turner.
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brah.
It seemed like Brah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brah with a hook.
Turner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner swings for the body but Brah moves out of range.
Turner tries to work over Brah's front leg with a kick but Brah checks it.
Turner throws a hook but Brah avoids it easily.
Brah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Brah throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brah throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brah.#T1#
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brah on the side of the head.
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner misses the jab.
Brah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brah misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brah throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Brah connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brah momentarily.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2##TD2#
Brah closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Brah is taking a breather. Turner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brah is trying to control. Turner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Brah seems to be looking for submissions.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner is trying to maintain the position but Brah is very close to passing his half guard.
Brah prevents Turner from improving his position.#T3#
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Brah has control of the leg.
Brah working over Turner with some ground and pound. Turner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brah is taking a breather. Turner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Turner is trying to keep Brah in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brah trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom. #T4#
Brah is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brah wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Brah passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Brah is trying to work for a kimura but Turner is defending well. #SUB#
Turner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brah trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edgy Brah will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brah tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Brah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brah counters with a straight right hand.
Brah stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Brah swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Brah throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brah slips under a jab.
Turner moves out of range of the body kick from Brah.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Good exchange - Turner coming out on top.#TD2#
Brah feints and as Turner raises his hands in defense, Brah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brah cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Brah trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner trying to control the position.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet. #T2#
Brah throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Brah is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edgy Brah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brah has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Brah defends it. #SUB2#
Brah looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Turner is thwarting Brah's attempts to control the position.
Brah is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Brah has the hooks in. Turner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brah trying to control.
Brah keeps control of the position as Turner tries to break free.
Turner turns into Brah and is now in his guard. #T4#
Brah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turner advances position into side control!
Brah tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Brah prevents Turner from improving position.
Brah is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner tries to advance to mount but Brah denies him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edgy Brah 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Brah's head but Brah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner tries a low kick but Brah avoids it.
Edgy Brah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brah staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Turner.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brah.
Turner cracks Brah with a good jab.
Turner throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range. #TD#
Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brah manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brah keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Brah has wrist control.#T1#
Brah looking to control. #SUB2#
Brah looking for a triangle here. Turner is fighting it but it looks tight! Brah pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Turner is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Edgy Brah!
Edgy Brah very nearly forgot to thank Freebok (85% Laundry) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Josh Turner had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DARE 60
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Bunker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Bunker.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bunker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Bunker loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.#TD2#
Turner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bunker struggling a bit here.
Bunker is trying to get back to half guard.
Turner wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
Bunker is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Turner misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Bunker is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Bunker tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Bunker struggling a bit here.
Bunker manages to get back to half guard.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Bunker defends it.
Turner working over Bunker with some ground and pound. Bunker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Bunker is defending well.
Turner wants to take a breather but Bunker is having none of it. #T2#
Bunker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bunker moves into full guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Bunker keeps moving.
Bunker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunker is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunker wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Turner controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Turner misses with a body shot
and Bunker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Bunker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Turner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bunker wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Bunker is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Bunker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bunker has control of Turner's left arm, preventing Turner from doing any damage.
Bunker keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Bunker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Turner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bunker 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.
Turner looking for a sweep but Bunker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Turner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Turner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bunker did well to prevent Turner getting side control.
Bunker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunker trying to control momentarily.
Josh Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner tries to escape but Bunker has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bunker lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bunker has Turner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bunker has the hooks in. Turner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Turner turns into Bunker and is now in his guard.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Bunker has wrist control.
Bunker is controlling Turner's posture.#T1#
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Bunker.
Turner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bunker is keeping the position for now.
Bunker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turner is now in half guard.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Bunker is defending well.
Turner wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
Bunker wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bunker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turner stands up over Bunker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Turner is looking to pass into half guard but Bunker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bunker is in guard.#REVR#
Bunker preventing the sweep.
Bunker chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunker preventing the sweep.
Bunker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bunker working some strikes from top position.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunker lands a couple of digs.
Bunker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bunker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bunker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bunker is aware though and is defending well.
Bunker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bunker controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bunker chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunker keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bunker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bunker trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Bunker preventing the sweep. #T4#
Turner looking to control.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Bunker from controlling successfully.
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bunker's guard. #REVB#
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Bunker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bunker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Bunker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Turner's body.
Turner wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bunker dominated that second round.
That's time! Bunker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Bunker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bunker tries to improve position but can't.
Turner tries to move to mount but Bunker blocks the move with his legs.
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bunker is looking for a sweep.
Bunker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turner working away.#T1#
Turner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bunker holds on to Turner's head and controls the position momentarily.
Bunker wants to control but Turner postures up.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bunker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turner wants to control but Bunker is keeping him busy.
Bunker wants to get back to full guard.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bunker's head. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner working Bunker over with strikes.
Turner is looking to pass Bunker's guard but actually Bunker recovers to full guard.
Bunker is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bunker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Turner trying to control the position. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunker stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.
Turner has momentary wrist control but Bunker slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bunker manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Bunker wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Bunker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turner preventing the sweep. #T4#
Turner postures up in Bunker's guard and throws a big left but Bunker blocks it.
Turner passes Bunker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bunker trying to hold on to Turner's head to control him but Turner postures up.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bunker gets back to full guard.
Turner postures up in Bunker's guard and throws a big left but Bunker blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Turner!
Josh Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Hollywood looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollywood looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.
Hollywood takes one on the button.
Hollywood throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner digs a good body shot into Hollywood's ribs.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Hollywood is out of range.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Hollywood throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
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.
Hollywood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollywood at a distance.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hollywood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner sizes up Hollywood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hollywood scores with a decent looking hook.
Hollywood cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Hollywood missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Hollywood throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Hollywood on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hollywood slips under a jab.
Hollywood looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Hollywood avoids it well and moves away.
Hollywood misses with a hook.
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hollywood.
Hollywood throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hollywood sprawls and moves away.
Hollywood throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Hollywood moved out of range nicely.
Turner throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Hollywood saw that one coming.
Hollywood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hollywood crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Hollywood gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Hollywood manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hollywood slips a jab from Turner.
Frankie Hollywood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danga de danga de dang - Hollywood scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a looping right hand.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Turner scores with a hook.
Hollywood connects with the punch.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Hollywood's shoulder, as Hollywood tries to avoid the shot.
Hollywood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hollywood sprawls and moves away.
Hollywood throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollywood.
Hollywood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner scores with a jab.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hollywood misses with a looping left.
Hollywood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Turner lands with a hook. Hollywood tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner slips under a jab.#T3#
Hollywood moves forwards but Turner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turner slips under a jab from Hollywood.
Turner misses the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hollywood. Those never looked like landing.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hollywood.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Hollywood moves away and avoids it.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hollywood momentarily.
Hollywood might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Hollywood.
Hollywood ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Hollywood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hollywood won't be happy with that.
Turner controlling the position from side mount.
Hollywood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hollywood keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Hollywood is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hollywood trying to control here.
Turner passes to side control.
Turner trying to control the action but Hollywood is working from the bottom.
Turner taking a break here but Hollywood is having none of it and regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Turner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Hollywood is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Turner with a body shot.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
Hollywood staying out of range there.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollywood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Josh Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Hollywood slips a jab from Turner.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hollywood at a distance.
Turner misses with the combination. #TD#
Turner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Turner is fighting to break Hollywood's control of his arms but Hollywood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Hollywood.#T1#
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
Hollywood trying to control the position.
Turner passes into half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hollywood keeps working.
Hollywood is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hollywood avoid being mounted?
Turner is pressing down on Hollywood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hollywood is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hollywood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hollywood gets back to full guard.
Hollywood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner looking to sit in guard and control but Hollywood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hollywood looking to sit in guard and control but Turner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Turner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hollywood can do to turn this around?
Hollywood is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Turner tries to advance to mount but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hollywood stops Turner from passing to mount.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep.
Turner tries to advance to mount but Hollywood denies him.
Hollywood 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Turner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hollywood is avoiding damage well.
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.
You can see the frustration on Hollywood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hollywood tries to improve position but can't.
Hollywood prevents Turner from improving position.
Hollywood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hollywood is not content to let Turner control the position.
Hollywood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Turner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hollywood misses with a hook.
Hollywood staying out of range there.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hollywood swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollywood.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollywood.
Turner throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.#TD#
Turner gets a takedown into half guard.
Hollywood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hollywood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turner stays in close to Hollywood's body and controls the position. #T1#
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Josh Turner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hollywood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but Hollywood keeps moving.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hollywood is trying to keep Turner in close.
Turner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hollywood wants to sweep but no luck.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hollywood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hollywood scores with a jab to the jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Hollywood.
Hollywood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollywood is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hollywood works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Turner jabs at Hollywood's body.
Nice defenses there by Hollywood.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Hollywood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hollywood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hollywood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollywood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner. #T3#
Turner misses with a double jab
and Hollywood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hollywood misses with a hook #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hollywood won't be happy with that.
Hollywood is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner wants to control but Hollywood is keeping him busy.
Hollywood can't do much from the bottom here.
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Turner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hollywood can't escape the position. #T4#
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hollywood sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hollywood moves into full guard.
Frankie Hollywood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hollywood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turner forces his way into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Turner.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Josh Turner!
A victorious Josh Turner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DARE 47
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Lydon shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lydon shoots for a double leg takedown but Turner sprawls well. He's pushed Lydon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lydon fails to land the takedown.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximillian Lydon.#TD2#
Lydon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lydon forces his way into half guard.
Turner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lydon. #SUB#
Turner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lydon trying to mount his opponent but Turner defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lydon scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Lydon wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lydon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lydon drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lydon lands a nice short elbow.
Lydon working the head and body with strikes.
Turner won't allow Lydon to pass to mount.
Turner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lydon frees his head nicely. Oh but Turner has switched to an armbar! Lydon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DARE 40
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Turner cracks Fairbanks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Turner lands a nice hook to Fairbanks's body. Fairbanks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fairbanks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fairbanks tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner throws a leg kick but Fairbanks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairbanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fairbanks lands with a cross.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands a nice shot to the body.
A lazy left from Fairbanks finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Fairbanks avoids it well and moves away.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner shoots in but Fairbanks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Fairbanks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fairbanks slips a jab from Turner.#T1#
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fairbanks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Fairbanks avoids it well and moves away.
Turner moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fairbanks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Fairbanks gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Fairbanks manages to retain guard.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Fairbanks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner pushing down on Fairbanks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fairbanks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairbanks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fairbanks can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Fairbanks is not content to let Turner control the position.
Fairbanks felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Turner trying to mount his opponent but Fairbanks defends it.
Fairbanks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner tries to break free. #SUB2#
Fairbanks is looking for the choke from the back position but Turner is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Turner fending off the submission attempt from Fairbanks.
Turner tries to break free.
Turner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Fairbanks trying to control but Turner is having none of it.
Turner wants to control but Fairbanks is having none of it.
Turner gets back to half guard.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is pressing down on Fairbanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Turner wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairbanks slips nicely into half guard.
Fairbanks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Fairbanks wants to take a breather but Turner is having none of it.
Turner is trying to control but can't.
Turner is pressing down on Fairbanks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fairbanks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Turner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fairbanks stacks Turner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fairbanks!
Turner tries to improve position but can't.
Fairbanks tries to advance to mount but can't.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Fairbanks trying to control the position but Turner is working away.
Fairbanks taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Fairbanks.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fairbanks.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Turner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fairbanks manages to avoid it.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner slips under a jab from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fairbanks sprawls and moves away.
Turner lands with a cross.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fairbanks connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Fairbanks.#T1#
Fairbanks thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fairbanks cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Turner staying out of range there.
Fairbanks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fairbanks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner lands a head shot.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut.
Turner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fairbanks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner cracks Fairbanks with a good jab.
Donk. Fairbanks catches Turner right on the button with a cross.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big right from Fairbanks misses.
Fairbanks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.#T2#
Fairbanks moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a hook.
Fairbanks throws a big shot that misses.
Fairbanks takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fairbanks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Turner moves out of range as Fairbanks strikes.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Fairbanks had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Turner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turner lands with a hook. Fairbanks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fairbanks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Fairbanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Fairbanks moves away and avoids it.
Fairbanks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fairbanks loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Fairbanks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Fairbanks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Turner connects with the punch.
Turner lands a jab to Fairbanks's midsection.
Turner moves away from the strike by Fairbanks.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Fairbanks avoids it well and moves away.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fairbanks works the jab nicely.
Fairbanks throws a hook but Turner blocks it.
Fairbanks avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Fairbanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fairbanks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fairbanks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairbanks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks blocks a jab.
Turner scores with a hook.
Turner misses with a body shot. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Fairbanks.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fairbanks.
Turner lands a leg kick that knocks Fairbanks off balance momentarily.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fairbanks wants to clinch up but Turner keeps it at a distance.
Desmond Fairbanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fairbanks swings widly with a right hand #TD#
so Turner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Turner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turner is pushing down on Fairbanks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairbanks is fighting to maintain full guard but Turner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fairbanks wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks is doing well to control the position and prevent Turner from advancing to side control.
Turner wants to pass to mount but Fairbanks is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Turner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fairbanks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fairbanks scores with a shot to the body.
Fairbanks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner cracks Fairbanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Fairbanks counters with a straight right hand.
Fairbanks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Fairbanks looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
Turner misses with a left hand
letting Fairbanks counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fairbanks moves out of range as Turner throws a body kick.
Fairbanks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Fairbanks misses with a hook.#T1##CL2#
Fairbanks drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner throws a hook but Fairbanks avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Turner.
Fairbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Decent striking displayed by Fairbanks there.
Fairbanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fairbanks throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner 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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fairbankss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Nice jab there from Fairbanks.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fairbanks.
Turner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fairbanks sprawls and moves away.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fairbanks. Fairbanks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Fairbanks moves into the clinch successfully.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
Turner is trying to push Fairbanks away but Fairbanks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fairbanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairbanks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fairbanks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fairbanks lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fairbanks lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks - that landed with a thud.
Fairbanks lands a body punch.
Fairbanks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Fairbanks. #T3#
Fairbanks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fairbanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Fairbanks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fairbanks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turners head. #BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Fairbanks misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Turner
and Fairbanks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fairbanks catches Turner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Fairbanks and Turner goes tumbling to the canvas! Fairbanks follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Fairbanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fairbanks trying to pass the guard but Turner defending well.
Fairbanks works his way into full mount!
Fairbanks fails to take his opponent's back.
Fairbanks looking to control but Turner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Fairbanks pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Turner has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fairbanks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Turner is in bad spot here.
Turner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fairbanks.
Fairbanks keeps control of the position easily here as Turner tries to buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fairbanks trying to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fairbanks 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
Desmond Fairbanks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 36
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
Lannister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been informed that Turner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws the left hand but Lannister avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Lannister has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Lannister lands an uppercut.
Lannister slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Turner successfully pulls guard.
Turner looking for a sweep. Not yet Turner, not yet.
Lannister wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
Lannister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lannister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lannister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lannister trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lannister working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lannister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lannister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lannister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Turner is keeping the position for now.
Lannister is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turner controls Lannister momentarily but Lannister frees himself.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lannister 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lannister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lannister has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Turner keeping full guard, as Lannister tries to pass.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Turner lands the left hand.#T3#
Lannister motions for Turner to come forward. Lannister throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lannister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Good leg kick by Lannister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Turner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lannister counters by clinching up.
Turner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lannister tries for a takedown but Turner manages to get underhooks.
Turner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Turner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lannister uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Lannister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Turner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lannister has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Lannister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Turner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Turner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lannister working the ground and pound.
Lannister lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Turner down.
Lannister is looking to take a break and control but Turner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Josh Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Lannister feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Turner trying to control the position.
Turner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lannister has passed into side control. #SUB#
Turner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lannister's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Lannister! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Turner has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.

Event: DARE 29 LIBERTY
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trump. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Trump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trump connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Trump clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trump swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Trump misses.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trump.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trump defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Trump connects with a single shot there.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Trump.#T1#
Trump is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Trump lands a glancing blow to the side of Turner's head.
Turner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trump is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trump loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Turner.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.#CL#
Trump has closed the distance and engaged Turner in a clinch.
Trump misses with the head strike.
Turner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Turner lands an elbow inside that Trump shrugs off.
Turner misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Trump scores with a nice short uppercut.
Trump definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner slows down the pace here.
Turner is looking to control Trump's arms but Trump gets an underhook and turns him. Now Turner has his back to the cage. #T2#
Turner can't break the clinch.
Turner can't break the clinch.
Trump prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Trump leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Trump makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Trump breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Turner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Turner wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump struggling a bit here.
Trump is not content to let Turner control the position. #T3#
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Turner keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Turner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trump 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.
Trump is trying to control Turner's posture but Turner avoids it.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turner is trying to move to mount but Trump reverses beautifully and ends up in Turner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Ground and pound from Trump.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hillary Trump dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Trump throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Trump throws a hook to the side of Turner's head but Turner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trump.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hillary Trump is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner digs a good body shot into Trump's ribs.
Trump swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner with the counter takedown but Trump avoids it easily.
Trump is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trump swivels and escapes.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trump swivels and escapes.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Trump uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner throws the left hand but Trump avoids the punch easily.
Turner swings for the body but Trump moves out of range.
Trump cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trump misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trump counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Turner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Trump misses its target.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
Turner throws a jab when Trump was well out of range.
Trump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner motions for Trump to come forward. Turner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Trump on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trump throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Trump misses its intended target.
Trump slips under a jab.
Trump misses with a hook.
Hillary Trump is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Trump.
Trump throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Trump just misses with a punch to the body.
Trump slips under a jab from Turner.#T2#
Trump displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Jab from Trump.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trump misses with a straight right.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trump defends it well.
Trump takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Turner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turner lands in his opponent's guard.
Josh Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trump's head.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Trump trying to control the position here.
Trump keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Trump seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Turner is sitting in close to Trump's body. Trump has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Turner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Turner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Trump.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hillary Trump!
Hillary Trump retains his bantamweight title!
A less than humble Hillary Trump misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017

#R1#
Temirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Turner lands with a shot to the body.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Temirov digs a good hook to Turner's body.
A cross from Turner lands.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Temirov moved out of range.
Temirov throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Temirov misses.
Temirov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Turner moves out of range as Temirov strikes.
Temirov 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.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Temirov misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Temirov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turner cracks Temirov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Temirov slips a straight right by Turner.
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Turner looks to throw the jab but Temirov is out of range.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turner. Temirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Temirov throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Temirov.
Temirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Turner.
Temirov slips under a jab from Turner.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turner has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Temirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Temirov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Temirov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Temirov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Temirov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A slow jab from Temirov misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Turner.
Turner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Temirov takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Temirov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
Turner scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Turner.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temirov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Temirov.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Temirov tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temirov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turner's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A decent looking cross lands there for Temirov.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Temirov. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Temirov.
Turner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Temirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner misses with a hook
enabling Temirov to counter with a crisp jab.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner goes for a double leg but Temirov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Temirov continues to drive forward.
Ruslan Temirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Temirov lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Temirov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turner's head backwards.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Temirov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Temirov connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!#T4#
Temirov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Temirov finish him?
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
Turner scores with a punch to the head.#KD#
Temirov drops Turner with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Turner looks back up at him and smiles so Temirov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Turner jabs at Temirov's body.
Turner with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turner.
Turner lands the left hand.
Temirov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Turner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Temirov's head but Temirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Temirov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner lands a really nice looking cross but Temirov seems unphased.
Temirov lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Temirov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Temirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Temirov throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Temirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner jabs Temirov right on the nose. Temirov blinks but takes it well.
Turner jabs at Temirov's body.
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner slips a jab from Temirov.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turner.
Turner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temirov 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.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Temirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Temirov misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Temirov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner misses with a hook.
Temirov works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
Temirov misses with a hook.
Temirov lands with a nice combination. Turner backs away looking to recover.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Temirov.
Temirov with a hook.
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Temirov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ruslan Temirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Temirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Temirov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Turner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Temirov has got the better of the exchanges.
Temirov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Temirov misses the target.
Temirov slips under a jab.
Turner walks into a left hand. #T2#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turner!
Nice uppercut lands for Turner. That snapped Temirov's head back.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Temirov is just out of range.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turner digs a good hook to Temirov's body.
Temirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Temirov misses with a few strikes there.
Turner throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Temirov cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Temirov. Those never looked like landing.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Turner throws a hook but Temirov avoids it easily.
Temirov lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Temirov finds it's target.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Temirov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Temirov is looking to counter punch.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Temirov.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Temirov counters with a right hand to the body.
Temirov throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Temirov throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Turner. Beautiful body shot.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Temirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Temirov.
Temirov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner 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 connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Temirov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Temirov saw that one coming.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Temirov.
Temirov missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Temirov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner tests Temirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Temirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Temirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Temirov defends it well.
Turner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Temirov lands an overhand right.
Temirov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.#TD2#
Turner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Turner showed some decent athleticism there.
Turner trying to control the action but Temirov is working from the bottom.
Turner works his way into side control. #T1#
The ground and pound from Turner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Temirov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner works to advance to full mount. Temirov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Temirov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Temirov really wants to buck Turner off and get back to his feet.
Turner looking to control but Temirov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner landing punches. #T2#
Temirov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Temirov is in trouble!
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Temirov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3#
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Temirov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#
Temirov is rocked!
Turner thowing shots but they're missing.
Oh Temirov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner throwing strikes here but Temirov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Turner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Turner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Temirov is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
My spies in Iron mikes inform me that Turner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Temirov blocking the ground and pound.
Turner thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Turner thowing shots but they're missing.
Temirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Temirov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Josh Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Temirov is out cold! Turner jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Turner!
Our winner, Josh 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.

Event: DARE RED WINTER
Date: Nov 26, 2017

#R1#
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Turner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Turner misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ji Woo is looking to score with low kicks.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner slips under a jab.#TD2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turner trying to control the position but Ji Woo is working away.
Turner throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Turner. #T1#
Ji Woo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ji Woo gets back to half guard.
Ji Woo is in trouble now - Turner has advanced to mount!
Ji Woo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Ji Woo is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ji Woo hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo wants to control but Turner is having none of it.
Turner looking to control but Ji Woo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
My spies in Helsinki Athletics Club inform me that Turner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Ji Woo holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ji Woo wants to control but Turner is having none of it.
Ji Woo is in a horrible position here. Turner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Turner lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ji Woo hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner unloading with bombs!
Ji Woo tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ji Woo tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ji Woo tries to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner scoring with strikes but Ji Woo is staying in there.
Turner working the ground and pound effectively.
Turner with good strikes from the mount here!
Ji Woo is looking to get to half guard.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Ji Woo is rocked!
Turner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Ji Woo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Turner lands with some strikes.
Ji Woo tries to hold on but Turner postures up.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Turner! Ji Woo is hurt baaadly! Turner is firing away with more strikes - Ji Woo is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FSF 13: Life
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Singsurat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner throws a push kick but Singsurat slaps the foot to one side.
Turner swings for the body but Singsurat moves out of range.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Singsurat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Singsurat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singsurat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turner walks into a left hand.
Singsurat slips a straight right by Turner.
Singsurat fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singsurat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singsurat gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Singsurat is quick to defend against it.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panupong Singsurat.#T1#
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Singsurat.
Turner misses with a hook
and Singsurat counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Singsurat slips a jab from Turner.
Singsurat slips a straight right by Turner.
Turner throws a leg kick
and Singsurat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Turner thinking.
Singsurat lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.#TD#
Singsurat gets caught napping as Turner dives in and scores a takedown. Singsurat manages to retain guard.
Turner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Singsurat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Turner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
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!#SUB#
Turner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Singsurat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Singsurat trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Turner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Singsurat's guard. #REVR#
Singsurat keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner forces his way into half guard.
Singsurat regains full guard. Nicely done.
Singsurat keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Singsurat is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singsurat lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Turner is trying to control the position but Singsurat postures up.
Singsurat throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Singsurat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singsurat trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singsurat advances position into side control!
Turner tries to improve position but can't.
Singsurat remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Turner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Turner tries to roll over but Singsurat keeps him under control.
Singsurat missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner is looking for a sweep. Singsurat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singsurat content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Singsurat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Singsurat wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turner is looking to get back to full guard here but Singsurat has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner tries to bench press Singsurat off him but Singsurat keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Panupong Singsurat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turner looks to land a right hand but Singsurat moved out of range.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Singsurat throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Singsurat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Singsurat unleashes a big counter combination but Turner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Josh Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Singsurat shoots in but Turner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Singsurat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singsurat dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Turner throws a right hand that Singsurat ducks under and follows up with a left that Singsurat also avoids with ease.
Singsurat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Singsurat's waist but Singsurat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Singsurat throws a counter combo.
Turner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Singsurat's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Singsurat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Singsurat dives in for a single leg takedown but Turner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panupong Singsurat.
Singsurat tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Singsurat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singsurat shapes to counter with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Singsurat checks a leg kick. #T1#
Singsurat misses with a head kick.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Singsurat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Singsurat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singsurat scores with a kick to the body.
Singsurat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner blocks a head kick by Singsurat.
Singsurat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Singsurat scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Singsurat shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Singsurat shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Singsurat 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. #T2#
Singsurat tries for a takedown but Turner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singsurat.
Turner throws the kick towards the body but Singsurat avoids it.
Singsurat defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Singsurat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Turner swings for the body but Singsurat moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singsurat fails to land the takedown.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Turner tried to score with a low kick but Singsurat checks it.
Singsurat moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singsurat.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner throws a hook but Singsurat blocks it.#T3#
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Turner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Singsurat. That one must have hurt.
Singsurat slips under a jab from Turner.#CL2#
Singsurat forces Turner back against the cage and clinches.
Turner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Singsurat breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Turner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Singsurat stopping the sweep attempt from Turner.#T4#
Singsurat sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singsurat passes into half guard.
Singsurat trying to advance position but Turner counters by regaining guard.
Singsurat trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Turner wants to sweep here but Singsurat controlling him for the moment.
Singsurat trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh Turner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Turner lands with a cross.
Turner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Singsurat goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
Turner throws the left hand but Singsurat avoids the punch easily.
Singsurat slips a straight right by Turner.
A nice leg kick lands there from Singsurat.
Singsurat looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Singsurat moves out of range of the body kick from Turner.
Singsurat takes a kick to the side of the head.
Turner misses with a looping left.#T1#
Turner with a nice cross.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singsurat slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Despite the aggression on Singsurat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Singsurat just misses with a punch to the body.
Turner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singsurat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A good leg kick by Singsurat.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Singsurat slips the punch.
Singsurat has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Singsurat is defended easily by Turner.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panupong Singsurat.
Singsurat shoots for a takedown but Turner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Turner misses with a hook. Singsurat ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Singsurat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.#CL2#
Singsurat darts in and clinches Turner up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Turner breaks the clinch.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
Singsurat throws a shot to the body. #TD2#
Singsurat changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Turner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Turner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner being controlled for a moment.
Turner looking for a sweep but Singsurat has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Singsurat controlling from mount.
Turner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Panupong Singsurat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singsurat moves to the back.
Singsurat is looking to control Turner but Turner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Singsurat throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #T4#
Turner covering up well and avoiding damage.
Singsurat is not going to allow Turner to sit and survive in this position.
Singsurat doesn't have the hooks in and Turner manages to turn into his guard.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Singsurat keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Singsurat looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Turner won't allow Singsurat to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Turner clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Singsurat counters by moving into the clinch.
Turner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Singsurat's elbow.
Singsurat is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turner is defending well.
Turner is trying to break the clinch but Singsurat is controlling him.
Singsurat tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Turner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Turner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner wants to sweep here but Singsurat controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Singsurat controlling from the top position. #T1#
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Singsurat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Singsurat preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singsurat swivels and escapes.
Turner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Singsurat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Singsurat lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turner takes a step back to recover.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Singsurat.
Singsurat defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Singsurat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.#T2##TD#
Turner scores with a takedown into Singsurat's guard.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner trying to move into half guard but instead Singsurat has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Singsurat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Turner has an active guard here but Singsurat has managed to pass into half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Singsurat controlling the action here.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Singsurat wants to free his trapped foot but Turner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Turner wants to improve his position but Singsurat is controlling well.
Singsurat tries to pass to full mount but Turner defends it.
Turner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hell's Furnace Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Singsurat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Singsurat tries to stand but can't do so whilst Turner controls his leg. #SUB2#
Singsurat is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Singsurat trying to control from half guard but Turner is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Singsurat.
Singsurat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner trying to control here.
Turner controlling the position well.
Singsurat tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singsurat is just content to waste time from the top position. Turner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panupong Singsurat dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD2#
Singsurat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Turner on his heels. He'll look to pass Turner's guard now, I'm sure.
Singsurat advances to half guard.
Turner tries to get to full guard but Singsurat has control of the leg. #SU2#
Singsurat decides to stand and escape the position.
Turner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Turner wants it to stay on the feet.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Turner lands a head shot.
Turner misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Singsurat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Singsurat persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panupong Singsurat.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Singsurat at a distance.
Turner connects with a jab.
Singsurat drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Singsurat is just out of range.
Turner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singsurat ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner throws out a loose jab but Singsurat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner misses with a hook. Singsurat ducked under it nicely.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Singsurat is just out of range.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Singsurat tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singsurat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Turner tries to bum rush Singsurat with a series of wild strikes but Singsurat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Singsurat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Panupong Singsurat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singsurat looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Turner throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Singsurat looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Singsurat closes the distance and clinches.
Turner is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Turner throws an elbow but misses.
Singsurat managing to block the knees to the body from Turner.
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!
Singsurat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow. #TD2#
Singsurat drags the fight down to the ground.
Singsurat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
Singsurat trying to control the position here. #T3#
Turner postures up.
Turner advances to half guard.
Turner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Singsurat has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turner fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Singsurat tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Singsurat looks a forlorn figure. #T4#
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Turner working Singsurat over with strikes here. #ROC#
Singsurat is rocked!
Singsurat is in a horrible position here. Turner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Singsurat is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?
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 breaks from Singsurat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Singsurat tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner drops a big elbow. That's hurt Singsurat! More shots from Turner and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner retains his bantamweight title!
Josh Turner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FSF 9: Strong Man
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Turner, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Turner against the cage but Turner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Turner quickly recovers to half guard.
Silva winds up and cracks Turner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turner is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Turner is working hard here to advance position.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner manages to get to full guard.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Turner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Turner passes to full mount!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Turner trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Turner looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva can't escape the position.
Turner scores with a couple of good head shots there. #T3#
Turner lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Silva postures up.
Turner is really struggling to control Silva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Turner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
Turner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Turner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva cracks Turner with a solid left hand.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Turner can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva working the ground and pound.
Turner tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pablo Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Turner lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
Silva goes for a double leg but Turner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turner continues to drive forward.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Hell's Furnace Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Turner circles away easily#TD#
and Turner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Josh Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Silva.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Turner passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turner moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T2#
Turner lands with some strikes.
Turner cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva keeps trying to improve his position.
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
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 lands with some strikes.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Turner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turner tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Turner dominating with strikes here.
Turner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble! #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Turner has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Turner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turner manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Turner's guard. #T4#
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Turner's head.
Silva won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Turner's hands, connecting with Turner's forehead.
Turner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Turner is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turner avoid being mounted?
Turner is positioning himself well to prevent Silva advancing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Turner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Turner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Turner thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Turner moves into full mount! Silva won't be happy about that!
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there. #T1#
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turner with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Turner finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Pablo Silva has been cut.
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Turner raining down hammerfists from mount.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Turner lands a big elbow - Silva is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Silva is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Pablo Silva had this to say: 'I feel a little disappointed on the outcome of this fight. Today he is the better man and I congratulate him on the win. I promise to my fans I will be back!'.

Event: FSF 3: ScarFace
Date: Sep 08, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johns.
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner defending well as Johns loads up on a big left hand.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Johns with an uppercut!
Turner scores with a jab to the head.
Turner stuns Johns with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Johns momentarily.
We've been informed that Turner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.
Johns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice body punch from Turner.
Johns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Johns. Beautiful body shot.
Turner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johns had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johns tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Johns.
Turner throws a hook but Johns avoids it easily.
Johns darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johns crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Turner - the referee stops the clock and Johns gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Turner. Johns manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T1#
Johns misses with a head kick.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Johns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Johns misses.
Turner connects with a jab.
Johns misses with a straight right.
Johns throws a one two combo.
Turner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Crunch! Turner slams his shin into Johns's torso.
Johns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johns ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Johns.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turner blocks a head kick by Johns.
Turner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johns. Johns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Johns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johns moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Turner lands with a right hand.
La'Von Johns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Johns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johns throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johns on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johns tries to get out of the position.
Johns looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Turner is looking to advance position but Johns won't allow it.
Turner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johns pushes Turner off looking to stand but Turner dives back in and keeps control.
Well, if Turner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Turner.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johns is looking to escape.
Turner is keen to just control but Johns is a slippery customer.
Johns is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Turner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johns knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turner passes to full mount!
Johns's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
BOOM! Turner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Johns is in trouble!
Turner landing punches.
Johns wants to get back to his feet.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Johns is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Johns is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johns is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy. #SUB2#
Turner looking to isolate an arm here. Johns doesn't see it coming and as Turner extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Turner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DFC 64: Penn Vs Manuel
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Turner looks to land a left hand but Saunders moved out of range nicely.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Saunders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner misses with a lunging right hand
and Saunders makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Turner with a jab.
Saunders misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Turner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jab from Saunders .
Saunders defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Turner misses with a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Saunders .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saunders blocks a jab.
Turner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turner scores with a jab. Saunders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saunders closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Saunders scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Saunders throws a body shot but no joy.
Turner feints the counter takedown.
Saunders darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Saunders connects with a body shot.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner throws a hook but Saunders blocks it.#TD2#
Turner gets a double leg takedown into Saunders 's guard.
Saunders controls Turner momentarily but Turner frees himself.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saunders swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Saunders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Turner is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Saunders working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Turner is now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Turner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Saunders is trying to stand.
Saunders is concentrating on defense, preventing Turner from advancing position.
Turner is trying to control. Saunders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Turner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saunders !
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saunders is looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner moves to the back.
Saunders breaks Turner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Turner has his foot on Saunders 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Saunders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saunders is fighting to break Turner's control of his arms but Turner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Saunders postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Saunders trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Turner looking for a guillotine here but Saunders defends easily.
Turner is trying to keep Saunders in close.
Saunders won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
Turner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saunders wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders 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#
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Saunders pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
Turner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I was talking to Saunders 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but Turner avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by Turner.
Saunders tries to work over Turner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Saunders improves position.
Turner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turner.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Turner's takedown attempt.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Turner.
Saunders avoiding damage as Turner throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Saunders as Turner tries to tie him up. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Turner.
Saunders lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner slows down the pace here.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
Turner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saunders is defending well for now.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Turner.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Turner is trying to maintain a safe position but Saunders gets an underhook and turns Turner into the cage.
A knee to the head by Turner. #T2#
Turner tries to pull guard but Saunders forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kasper Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders .
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
Turner throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Saunders moved out of range.
Saunders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasper Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saunders changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders .
A big left from Saunders misses.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turner misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Saunders connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Saunders finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner misses with an uppercut. Saunders saw that one coming.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Turner tries to counter it with a takedown but Saunders pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Saunders slips the punch.
Saunders defending well as Turner loads up on a big left hand.
Saunders is looking to counter punch.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
It looked like Saunders wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner checks a leg kick.
Turner misses with a body shot.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.#T4#
Saunders needs to keep his hands up - Turner had a free shot at his head there.
Saunders is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Saunders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasper Saunders is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Saunders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Saunders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Turner moved away.
Good leg kick by Saunders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saunders throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
Josh Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Turner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Turner prefers to stall for the moment though.
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And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Turner throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Turner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saunders .
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders .
Saunders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner works Saunders 's body with a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Saunders - just one landing.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saunders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saunders walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Saunders lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Turner misses the target.
Saunders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner clobbers Saunders with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saunders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saunders 's head.#T1#
Saunders throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Saunders throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Saunders scores with a four punch combination!
Saunders lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turner backs up against the cage.
Saunders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Turner does it's job there.#TD2#
Turner drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Saunders is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saunders keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Saunders is trying to keep Turner in close. #T2##SUB#
Saunders working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily. #SUB#
Saunders has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Turner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Saunders avoids the body shot from Turner.
Turner cracks Saunders with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Turner.
Saunders 's corner calls for a 1-2. Saunders obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turner slips under a jab from Saunders .
Turner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saunders misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Kasper Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner throws a big shot that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Saunders looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saunders staying out of range there.
Turner misses with a hook. Saunders ducked under it nicely.
Saunders swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saunders defends it well.
A jab from Saunders misses.
A big left from Saunders misses. #T4#
Turner missing with a left hand there. Saunders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders leaves Turner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Saunders counters with a straight right hand.
Saunders fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saunders misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saunders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turner.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Turner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saunders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner slips a straight right by Saunders .
Saunders 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.
Saunders swings for the body but Turner moves out of range.
Josh Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saunders feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Turners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Turner looks to land a right hand but Saunders moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasper Saunders .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saunders , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kasper Saunders !

Event: DFC 57: Penn Vs Lijikiszcz 2
Date: Jun 30, 2017

#R1#
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manuel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Manuel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Turner.
Turner misses the jab.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner with a hook.
We've been hearing reports that Turner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Manuel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch lands to the side of Manuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Manuel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manuel tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manuel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Manuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turner.
Turner misses the jab.
Manuel scores with a hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Manuel looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Manuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Manuel moved out of range.
Manuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner has a takedown stuffed.
Manuel ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Manuel blocks a jab.
Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manuel! But no joy.
Turner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Turner misses with a hook
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Manuel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner defending well as Manuel loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Manuel ducks down to avoid it.
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manuel.
Turner tries to bum rush Manuel with a series of wild strikes but Manuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turner misses with a looping left.
Manuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turner throws a jab but it's blocked by Manuel.
Manuel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manuel loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Manuel moves out of range as Turner strikes.
Turner moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Turner lands with a straight right. Manuel didn't see that one coming.
Manuel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Manuel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manuel.
Manuel misses with an uppercut. Turner saw that one coming.
Manuel with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Manuel down.
A punch lands to the side of Turner 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Manuel slips a straight right by Turner.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner blocks a jab.
Turner cracks Manuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Manuel takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manuel lands a lovely overhand right.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Manuel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Turner misses with a hook. Manuel ducked under it nicely.
Manuel moves away from the strike by Turner.
Manuel throws out a counter right but Turner avoids it with no problem.
Manuel throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Manuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turner.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manuel looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Manuel throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manuel misses with a straight right.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manuel missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manuel clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner slips under a jab from Manuel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner works the jab nicely.
Turner moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Manuel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Turner lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Manuel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Manuel lands a left and a right that send Turner crashing to the mat, dazed. Manuel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Manuel is quick to defend against it.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manuel.
A big right from Manuel misses.
Manuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manuel misses with a hook.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manuel.
Turner moves away from the strike by Manuel.
Turner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Manuel misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot by Manuel.
Turner lands a jab to the head.
BOOM! Manuel lands a beautiful left hook that drops Turner. Turner tries to recover but Manuel is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Turner lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Manuel!
A victorious Peter Manuel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DFC 50: Penn Vs Turner 2
Date: Jun 02, 2017

#R1#
Turner misses with a body shot
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Penn throws out a leg kick but Turner moves out of range and Penn only half commits.
Turner misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Penn takes one to the chin there.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Penn defends it well.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick from Turner misses.
Penn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Turner has his takedown stuffed
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Turner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turner drops his hands momentarily and Penn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Penn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner dips to his left and cracks Penn with an uppercut!
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Penn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner. #T2#
Turner misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turner.
Turner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with an uppercut
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Turner misses.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Penn lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Turner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Turner manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#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.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn gets back to full guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Turner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Penn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turner, into his guard. #REVR#
Penn wanted to stand there but Turner had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Turner misses its intended target.
Turner lands a jab.
Penn lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Penn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner misses with a looping right.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Turner takes one to the chin there.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Turner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Penn misses.
A swing and a miss from Turner.
Penn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good shot there by Turner.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Penn checks a leg kick.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Penn.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from Turner.
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Jab by Penn.
Penn is looking to score with low kicks.
Penn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner misses with a right hand
and Penn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Penn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Turner throws out a powerful jab.
Turner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Turner.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
As Turner backs away, Penn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn misses the jab.
Turner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Turner's head back.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Penn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turner's sensitive parts.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a body kick.
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn lands a nice looking body shot.
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Turner with the counter takedown but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Penn cracks Turner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Penn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Turner to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn slaps away a takedown attempt from Turner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn.
Turner takes one on the button.#T4#
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Penn. That's going to slow Turner down.
Turner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penn.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
It looked like Penn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Penn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Turner misses with an uppercut.
Turner looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penn as he avoids it easily.
Penn is looking to counter punch.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Penn blocks a jab.
Penn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Turner just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Penn cracks a nice hook into Turner's ribs.
Penn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner throws a hook to the side of Penn's head but Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Penn.
Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
No luck for Turner with that takedown attempt.
Penn misses with a head kick.
Penn cracks Turner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Turner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Penn - the referee stops the clock and Turner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Penn. Turner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Penn moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penn thuds his right hand into Turner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
A left lands for Turner.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Turner throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Turner throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Penn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turner checks it well.
Turner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Penn loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Turner misses with a body punch
and Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Penn scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Turner.#T3#
Penn throws an overhand right that drops Turner like a sack of potatoes! Penn dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reco Penn!
Reco Penn retains his bantamweight title!
Reco Penn 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.

Event: DFC 40: Milanesi v Slaughter 2
Date: Apr 28, 2017

#R1#
Yurmommy lands a nice hook to Turner's body. Turner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Yurmommy counters with a right hand to the body.
Yurmommy slips under a jab from Turner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yurmommy! But no joy.
Yurmommy misses with a takedown attempt - Turner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yurmommy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Yurmommy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yurmommy connects with a single shot there.
Turner lands a head shot.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Zen Balance Monastery that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yurmommy 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 misses the jab.#TD2#
Yurmommy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Turner's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurmommy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Turner working for submissions but it's allowed Yurmommy to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Yurmommy prevents Turner from standing back up.
Turner is looking to get back to full guard here but Yurmommy has managed to pass to side control instead.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Yurmommy keeps moving and retains side control.
Yurmommy taking a breather here.
Yurmommy wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Turner is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yurmommy drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner gets full guard.
Yurmommy postures up.
Turner keeping moving, preventing Yurmommy from controlling successfully.
Turner being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Turner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Yurmommy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yurmommy controlling Turner's posture.
Turner content to stall in guard here.
Yurmommy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Yurmommy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turner passes into side control. #SU#
Turner decides to stand back up. Turner steps back and let's Yurmommy get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Yurmommy misses its intended target. #T4#
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.
Yurmommy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Yurmommy's head back.
Turner throws a looping overhand right but Yurmommy ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Yurmommy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
Turner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Yurmommy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yurmommy has managed to get both his arms back between Turner's legs - danger averted.
Yurmommy won't allow Turner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Yurmommy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Turner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Turner has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Yurmommy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Yurmommy is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eyeam Yurmommy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yurmommy stuns Turner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yurmommy.#CL2#
Yurmommy moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Turner.
Yurmommy lands with a right to the head.
Yurmommy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Yurmommy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turner stalling in the clinch but Yurmommy improves position.
Yurmommy lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yurmommy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Yurmommy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurmommy avoids a wild elbow strike from Turner.
Yurmommy lands a nice uppercut.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Yurmommy has double underhooks.
Yurmommy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Yurmommy.
Still in the clinch, Yurmommy scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Yurmommy successfully pulls guard.
Yurmommy working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Yurmommy is looking for a triangle here but Turner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Turner tries to advance to mount but Yurmommy denies him.
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Turner has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Turner takes Yurmommy's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Yurmommy is in trouble. #SUB#
Yurmommy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Turner working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Yurmommy is doing well to defend. Turner seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Yurmommy is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Turner!
After winning the bout, Josh Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DFC 34: Penn Vs Turner
Date: Apr 07, 2017

#R1#
Penn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Penn connects with a leg kick. Turner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Turner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Penn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a looping right.
And Penn counters with a quick kick to the body but Turner blocks it.
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Penn with a nice cross.#T1#
A lazy left from Penn finds it's target.
Penn jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Penn slips a straight right by Turner.#CL2#
Turner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Penn.
Turner can't get the takedown. #BC#
Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn misses the shot to the body.
Turner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Turner persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
A big left from Turner misses.
Turner throws a lazy right hand but Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Turner connects with a jab.
Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Penn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Penn.
Penn lands a really nice looking cross but Turner seems unphased.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Penn punishes Turner's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner lands an overhand right.
Reco Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a stiff right hand.
Turner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Penn throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Penn with a jab.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Penn scores with a nice strike.
Turner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Penn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Penn's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner misses with a double jab
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penn thuds a left hand into Turner's body.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Penn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Penn connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Turner is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Turner off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Penn - just one landing.
A good leg kick by Penn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn.
Turner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penn.
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Penn enables Turner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Penn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Penn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Turner's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Penn lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into range.
Turner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Penn wants to slow Turner down by chopping away at his legs.
Penn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Penn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Penn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner cracks Penn with a good jab.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reco Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Penn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Turner throws an off balance right hand
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn.
Penn throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penn seems keen to control Turner's posture.
Penn wants to sweep here but Turner controlling him for the moment.
Penn wants to stand but Turner is controlling the position.
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Turner passes Penn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Turner from advancing position. #T2##SUB2#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Turner has control of the leg.
Turner is stalling here. Penn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Turner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Penn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Turner struggling a bit here.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Turner is trying to control Penn's posture but Penn avoids it. #T3#
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn controls the position.
Turner is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Penn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Turner is looking for a sweep.
Penn happy to just control the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Penn staying out of range there.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Penn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turner.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Turner throws a jab when Penn was well out of range.
Turner throws an overhand right that lands on Penn's shoulder, as Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Turner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Penn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner throws a right hand that misses
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Penn misses.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Penn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Turner doesn't seem phased though.
Turner walks into a straight right hand from Penn.
Penn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turner's head.
Turner shoots and misses
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turner misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Penn throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Penn throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD2#
Turner shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Penn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Penn pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
Penn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Penn throws a series of strikes that have Turner backpedaling.
Penn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Turner scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Turner is pushing down on Penn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penn is fighting to maintain full guard but Turner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Turner is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it. #SUB2#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
Penn keeping hold of Turner's head, controlling as best he can.
Penn tries to kick Turner off but Turner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turner prevents Penn from improving his position.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Penn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice body shot.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn throws a wild body kick that Turner sees coming a mile off.
Penn 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.
Penn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penn moves away from the strike by Turner.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Penn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turner throws out the jab.
Turner misses with a straight left.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Turner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Penn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Penn scores with a one two! Turner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Turner swings widly with a right hand
and Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Turner shoots and misses
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Turner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reco Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Turner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Penn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Penn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn tests Turner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Penn missing with a left hand there. Turner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turner sizes up Penn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Penn avoids it really well and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Penn. Beautiful body shot.
Turner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body kick from Penn.#T3#
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn lands an overhand right.
Penn cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Turner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body kick there by Penn.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn, right into the meat.
Penn cracks the inside of Turner's front leg.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn pinned against the cage. Penn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn tried to counter with a leg kick but Turner avoided it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Turner.
You can see that Turner has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Turner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a low kick, right behind Turner 's knee.
Penn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner misses with a left hand
and Penn counters with a leg kick.
Penn throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Turner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Turner shoots and misses
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turner is still on wobbly legs! Can Penn finish him?
Turner throws a lazy uppercut
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reco Penn had his way with Josh Turner in that 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turner seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner tries to clinch up
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner tries to clinch there but Penn circles away. #TD2#
Turner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Penn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner is staying tight to Penn's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Penn wants to control but Turner postures up.#T1#
Penn stops Turner from passing to mount.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Turner postures up.
Penn prevents Turner from moving into mount.
Turner keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn struggling a bit here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Turner off and has taken his back!
Penn is riding his opponent, not letting Turner buck him off.
Turner is trying to break free.
Turner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Turner is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Turner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Turner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penn defends it easily.
Turner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Penn content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Turner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Penn won't allow Turner to sweep him here. #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.
Turner wants to hit a switch here but Penn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Turner there!
Penn controlling from mount.
Turner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reco Penn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Penn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 50:45
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reco Penn!
Reco Penn is the new bantamweight champion!
Reco Penn bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DFC 29: Turner Vs Johns
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Johns throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Johns scores with a four punch combination!
Johns tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner attempts a counter takedown but Johns avoids it well and moves away.
La'Von Johns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner dives in and grabs Johns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johns pushes down on Turner's head and hops out.
Turner looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Johns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It seemed like Johns was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Turner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johns's half guard.
Johns is trying to stand.
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!
Johns is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johns is in trouble now - Turner has advanced to mount!
Johns wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T1#
Turner looking to control but Johns is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turner controlling the pace for now.
Turner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Johns for as long as he can get away with.
Johns wants to try and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Turner swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Josh Turner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated La'Von Johns had this to say: 'It just wasn't my night, but I'll be back, I promise you, that gold will be mine.'.

Event: DFC 21: Belliveau Vs Stephens
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Hernandez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turner.
Hernandez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turner throws a series of punches but Hernandez avoids them all with ease.
Turner throws a poor cross that misses
and Hernandez counters with a left to the body.
Hernandez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turner at a distance.
Turner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Turner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turner moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hernandez lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back. #TD#
Turner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hernandez tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Hernandez stops Turner from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Turner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Turner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Turner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hernandez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Turner trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
Turner takes a little break here. Hernandez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Turner trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is trying to get back to half guard.
Hernandez is trying to work for a sweep but Turner has mounted him!
Hernandez working to try and regain half guard.
Hernandez tries to hold on but Turner postures up.#T3#
Turner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Turner content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Turner moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hernandez has worked his arm free - good work by Hernandez!
Turner tries to move to mount but Hernandez blocks the move with his legs.
Hernandez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB#
Turner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Turner trying to control from half guard but Hernandez is working away.
Turner wants to free his trapped foot but Hernandez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hernandez is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold.
Turner is pressing down on Hernandez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hernandez is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Turner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hernandez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turner.
Hernandez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Turner walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hernandez won't be happy with that.
Hernandez tries to bench press Turner off him but Turner keeps the position.
Turner wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Turner is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hernandez is trying to escape and Turner transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hernandez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Turner! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DFC 16: Turner Vs Saunders
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Turner slips under a jab from Saunders .
Saunders throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Saunders .
Saunders drops his hands momentarily and Turner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A left lands for Saunders .
A slow jab from Saunders misses its intended target.
Saunders misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saunders 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 moves forwards but Saunders connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saunders dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Turner, as that shot connected.
Turner needs to keep his hands up - Saunders had a free shot at his head there.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saunders lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saunders .
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saunders ! But no joy.
Kasper Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saunders sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner tries to counter with a takedown but Saunders is quick to defend against it.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saunders sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saunders .
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasper Saunders is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Saunders clinches with his opponent. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Saunders fails to land.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Turner throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders dodges an elbow strike from Turner.
Turner lands an elbow inside.
Turner stalling.
Turner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saunders .
Turner lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Turner.
Turner just leaning against Saunders , taking a breather.
Saunders lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Saunders coming out on top.
Saunders lands a slapping body shot. #T3#
Saunders fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saunders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
Saunders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner is looking to clinch.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Saunders counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
Saunders ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.
Saunders misses with a leg kick.
Saunders moves out of range of the strikes.
Saunders connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turner momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders lands with a cross. #T4#
Saunders moves in looking to clinch but Turner pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Saunders .
Saunders throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
Turner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders . Those never looked like landing.
Turner works over Saunders 's head and body with a nice combination.
Saunders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Turner misses with a takedown
and Saunders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Turner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saunders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turner is out of range and Saunders settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kasper Saunders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saunders has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saunders there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saunders uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saunders stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!
Turner shoots in for a double leg but Saunders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saunders tries to clinch but Turner moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saunders darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turner to score with a decent uppercut.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turner manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Saunders lands a big right hand that sends Turner crashing to the mat! Saunders stays standing though and waves Turner back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saunders counters with a left and a right... And another left! Turner is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasper Saunders !
Kasper Saunders is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: DFC 12: Carver Vs Turner
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Turner connects with a right hand. Carver shakes it off.
Turner scores with a nice strike.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL2#
Turner has managed to clinch. #TD#
Carver pulls Turner into guard.
Carver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Carver looking for a guillotine here but Turner defends easily.
Carver definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carver is trying to keep Turner in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner advances to half guard.
Carver wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is trying to control the action in half guard but Carver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Carver defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU2#
Turner stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Turner connects with a single shot there.
Turner throws a leg kick #TD#
and Carver decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner wants to sweep here but Carver controlling him for the moment.
Carver trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Carver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner wants to sweep here but Carver controlling him for the moment.
Turner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Turner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Turner tries to free his leg and advance position but Carver is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Carver's legs - danger averted.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Carver is keeping the position.
Turner trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Carver working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Turner stands and throws Carver's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carver gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner wants to pass the guard but Carver is defending well. #T3#
Turner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carver is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carver tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Carver is holding on tight.
Turner is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Carver is in real trouble.
Carver can't escape the position.
Carver is working hard here to advance position.
Turner struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Turner is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T4#
Turner has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Turner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Carver defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Turner looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Turner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Carver breaks Turner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Carver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner is controlling Carver's posture.
Carver is working Turner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Carver content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Turner has locked up a guillotine! Turner's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Carver is holding on here and Turner must be using up a lot of energy. Carver has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Turner gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Josh Turner!
Josh Turner is the new bantamweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DFC 5: Throwdown
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Shore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Shore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shore scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Shore. #TD2#
Turner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner wants to control from the top but Shore keeps moving. #SUB2#
Turner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shore has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Turner looking for a triangle here. Shore is fighting it but it looks tight! Turner pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shore is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Josh Turner!
After winning the bout, Josh Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Freire.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Turner slips a jab from Freire.
Turner shoots in and drives through. Freire sprawls well.
Freire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Freire stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Turner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Freire.
Freire misses with a body shot #TD#
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Freire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Freire escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Turner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Freire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Turner uses it to pass to side control. #T1#
Freire is trying to improve his position.
Turner wants to control but Freire is keeping him busy.
Freire regains half guard.
Freire moves into full guard.
Turner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freire 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##SUB2#
Freire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB2#
Freire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Turner is defending against the submission attempts here by Freire. #SUB2#
Freire is looking for a kimura but Turner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Freire to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Freire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turner is doing well to control the position and prevent Freire from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Freire is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turner wants to improve his position but Freire is controlling well.
Turner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Turner keeping full guard, as Freire tries to pass.
Freire forces his way into half guard.
Turner wants to control but Freire is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Freire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patricio Freire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Freire lands a jab to the nose.
Freire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
Freire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Freire to counter with a crisp jab.
Freire looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner tries to clinch
and Freire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Freire clobbers Turner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turner somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freire closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Patricio Freire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice cross by Freire.
Freire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Freire as he avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Freire.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Freire counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Freire connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice straight punches there by Freire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Freire.
Jab, jab by Freire - just one landing.
Freire connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Freire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Freire wants it to stay on the feet.
Josh Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Freire lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freire lands a nice shot that snaps Turner's head back.
Turner shoots for a double leg takedown but Freire sprawls well. He's pushed Turner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice body punch from Freire. #T2#
Freire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turner doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Freire.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Good exchange - Freire coming out on top.
Freire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Freire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Freire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Patricio Freire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Decent striking displayed by Freire there.#ROC2#
Turner is rocked!#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Freire, as that shot connected.
Oh Turner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Freire swinging wildly here.
Turner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Turner seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Freire counters with a big uppercut that knocks Turner off his feet! Freire dives into side control looking to finish!
Patricio Freire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner prevents Freire from improving position.
Freire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!#SUB2#
Freire is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Turner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Freire tries to stand but Turner is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Freire is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Freire tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Freire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Freire in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Turner is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patricio Freire!

Event: LKO20 Frenzy
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Garbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've been told by Garbrandt's head coaches at El Tico 's Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice shot by Garbrandt.
Turner shoots and misses
and Garbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turner with a poor takedown
enabling Garbrandt to counter with a crisp jab.
Cody Garbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Turner.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Garbrandt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Garbrandt scores with a nice strike.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garbrandt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt digs a good body shot into Turner's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Turner should have avoided that one.
Garbrandt thuds a left hand into Turner's body.#T1#
Turner misses with a jab to the body
and Garbrandt counters with a straight right hand.
Garbrandt scores with a jab.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garbrandt's waist but Garbrandt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbrandt stuffs the takedown attempt from Turner. Turner gets slowly back to his feet.
Garbrandt jabs Turner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turner darts in trying to clinch
and Garbrandt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Garbrandt does no damage. #T2#
Turner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garbrandt as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Turner drives through with a takedown into Garbrandt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner won't allow Garbrandt to get back to his feet.
Turner trying to control but Garbrandt is working from the bottom.
Turner prevents Garbrandt from getting back to his feet.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt wants to control the position but Turner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Turner tries to pass to full mount but Garbrandt defends it.
Garbrandt is trying to stand. #T3#
Garbrandt is staying active underneath Turner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Turner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garbrandt wants to control but Turner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Turner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garbrandt is just riding it out for now. Turner eventually gives up the hold.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbrandt wants to get back to full guard but Turner has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Turner looking to secure an arm triangle but Garbrandt defends it well.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Garbrandt tries to reverse the position but Turner maintains control.#SUB2#
Garbrandt tries to control Turner's head but Turner pushes him back down and moves quickly to lock up an arm here - he's swung around for an armbar! Will he get it??? Yes! Garbrandt is tapping out! Lovely Jiu Jitsu there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (armbar). Josh Turner!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Turner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: LKO Fight Night 7
Date: Aug 21, 2016

#R1#
Martinez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turner feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Turner pushes Martinez up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Martinez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Turner uses from the top position.
Martinez keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.
Turner postures up in Martinez's guard and throws a big left but Martinez blocks it. #SUB#
Turner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez is pulling down on Turner's head. It's preventing any offense from Turner, at least for the moment.
Martinez keeping moving, preventing Turner from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner pushes down on Martinez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura here.
Martinez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Martinez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Turner is looking to take a break and control but Martinez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Martinez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Martinez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner is controlling the pace.
Martinez is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Turner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Martinez is trying to control but Turner manages to pass to mount! #T3##SUB#
Turner with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Martinez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Turner controlling the position easily from mount.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Turner controlling from the full mount. #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.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Turner's attempts to control the action.
Martinez is looking to improve his position but Turner isn't that keen on the idea.
Martinez is trying to escape the mount but Turner keeps good control and instead manages to take Martinez's back.
Martinez tries to escape but Turner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martinez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Turner has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Martinez is defending well but eventually Turner manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Martinez has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Turner!
After winning the bout, Josh Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LKO Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 20, 2016

#R1#
Turner shoots in and drives through. Schmidt sprawls well.
Schmidt throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Schmidt throws a head kick that misses.
Schmidt throws a series of punches but Turner avoids them all with ease.
Schmidt throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Turner counters with a shoot takedown. Schmidt fights it but they end up in guard.
Turner prevents Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Turner stays in close to Schmidt's body and controls the position.
Schmidt wants to get back to his feet but Turner is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Turner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner prevents Schmidt from getting back to his feet.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Turner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Turner passes into half guard. #SUB#
Turner wants to work for an arm triangle but Schmidt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Turner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Turner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schmidt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Turner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Turner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Schmidt sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Turner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schmidt defends it well.
Schmidt is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Turner is pressing down on Schmidt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schmidt is holding on for now.
Schmidt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##ES2#
Schmidt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Iron Joe's Boxing Gym ($800/wk) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Turner tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown but Schmidt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Schmidt tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schmidt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner fails with a takedown attempt.
Schmidt throws out a powerful jab.
A shot to the liver by Schmidt. Beautiful body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turner is defended easily by Schmidt.#T4#
A head kick by Schmidt misses #TD#
and Turner counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Turner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Turner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Turner tries for a kimura but Schmidt is defending well.
Turner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schmidt keeps working. #SUB#
Turner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Schmidt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turner tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but David Schmidt will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Turner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schmidt defends it nicely.
Schmidt lands a lovely overhand right.
Schmidt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Turner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Schmidt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Schmidt lands a front kick.
Schmidt connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Schmidt.
Schmidt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Turner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt misses with a double jab #TD#
and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmidt wants to stand up but Turner is controlling him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##ES2#
Schmidt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Turner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Schmidt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schmidt lands the left hand.
Turner tries to move into range but Schmidt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Turner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schmidt connects with a looping right hand. #TD#
Turner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Turner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schmidt prevents Turner from moving into mount.
Turner advances to full mount. #T2##SUB#
Turner looking for a guillotine from mount but Schmidt is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#SUB#
Schmidt defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Turner.
Turner wants to take his opponent's back but Schmidt doesn't allow it.
Schmidt is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#T3##SUB#
Turner is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Schmidt is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Schmidt flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Turner anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Schmidt and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Turner slips an arm under Schmidt chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Turner has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Turner is squeezing on Schmidt like an anaconda would it's prey. Schmidt fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Josh Turner!
After winning the bout, Josh Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: LKO1 Unleashed
Date: Jun 12, 2016

#R1#
Turner looks for a takedown but Sanchez sprawls well.
Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt
and Turner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanchez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Josh Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Turner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanchez was covering up waiting for the punch and Turner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanchez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sanchez tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Turner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Turner in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sanchez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Turner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Turner!
After winning the bout, Josh Turner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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